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Adventure is thin without the threat of a little danger, right? It can be thrilling to hike along the slender trail at the summit of a grand mountain or careening 45 miles an hour down a ski run, tossing aside the anti-straightlining rules. However, some adventures push the boundaries a little further than most, each [...]

Nestled in the Olympic Peninsula, High Steel Bridge is a remnant of historical logging railroads and a testament to human capability.

Mount Greylock’s Scenic Byway leads visitors through a lush natural reservation up to a peak rich with history and a fantastic viewpoint.

Guadalupe Peak, or Signal Peak, draws thousands of visitors each year thanks to its awe-inspiring vistas and challenging trails.

If you want a great hiking experience at Table Rock State Park, check out the Pinnacle Mountain Trail. Here’s why.

Joan Young (75) has hiked the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail—twice. Here is her firsthand account.

On June 8, 1923, Bryce Canyon became a U.S. National Monument in order to “preserve the ‘unusual, scenic beauty, scientific interest, and importance.’” Established by President Harding, it was later updated to Utah National Park in 1924 and became Bryce Canyon National Park in 1928. Known as a stunning and beautiful fairyland with magnificent hoodoos, [...]

Many European cities are facing an increasingly difficult juggling act—maintaining the necessary income from tourism while also controlling crowds so locals can maintain their peace. Increasing crowds congregating in popular destinations has been a steadily growing problem, spurred on by a widening of the middle class, budget airlines, access to travel information, and even the [...]

This National Forest Week, let’s celebrate just how important national forests and grasslands are to millions of Americans.