It’s International Day of Forests, but we don’t need a holiday to celebrate the incredible U.S. forests. Here are five to visit in 2024.

Pinch-In Trail is an idyllic hike located in the beautiful Linville-Gorge area of North Carolina. However, it’s garnered attention for a sinister reason. Recently, first responders had to rescue a hiker after they ventured down the rough and rugged trail in an attempt to see fields of flowers at Daffodil Flats. Over the years, the [...]

Living in the Appalachian Mountains, you may not be aware of Linville Gorge, in Western North Carolina, dubbed the Grand Canyon of the East.

Asheville is the best camping city with dozens of parks, hundreds of miles of trails, and 161 campgrounds. Find out the best of the best.

Debra Howell was in just the right place at the right time. She was driving down a forested road near Asheville, North Carolina when she caught sight of a black bear, apparently newly emerged from hibernation. The bear had found an obliging roadside tree and was immersed in a particularly hilarious personal care routine: scratching [...]

Linville Gorge was already one of the prettiest places in North Carolina. But this time of year, it gets extra dressed up. During the last few weeks, daffodils have exploded across the Gorge’s open meadows, giving California’s famous super bloom a run for its money. Known as the Daffodil Flats, the fields are a major [...]

From teetering rock towers to free-standing ice pillars, the United States is home to some truly heart-stopping climbs. Here are a few of the country’s wildest lines.   Ancient Art (5.10) Where it is Every year, locals mutter that this spindly, freestanding tower of sandstone is going to fall over in a windstorm. And every year, [...]

Western North Carolina is home to some of the best canoeing and kayaking you’ll find in the United States. The sheer number of rivers and paddling grades offer adventure for beginners and experts alike. You can relax on the calm class I waters of the upper French Broad River or put your skills to the [...]

The challenges of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail are many – both physical and mental. Then, think about setting out to do it on your own … in just four months! You’ve got to be darn tough!Owen Rachampbell was the right man for the job. Personally, he’s optimistic, adventure-seeking, adaptive, and mentally tough. Professionally, he’s the [...]

Fall is one of our favorite times to get out hiking and see the changes that happen within nature. While it’s easy to take this beautiful change of scenery for granted, we’ve compiled a list of 32 locations across the country that we think will help remind you just how special this time of year [...]