Explore Washington: Hike Mount Storm King in Olympic National Park
Ready to hike through an ancient forest and up a handful of grueling switchbacks to a gorgeous mountaintop with panoramic views of Crescent Lake on …
Hiking: Tips, Gear, and our Favorite Trails
Hiking is our favorite way to get outside. It requires very little gear and is suitable for regular folks without a lot of experience. No matter how technical, hiking is still just walking.
The following articles include overviews of our favorite gear and tips, as well as some of our favorite hiking trails in the United States and Canada.
Winter Hiking Essentials: What to Take Hiking with Kids
Let’s face it. Getting outside is just harder in the winter, and when you’re hiking with kids in cold weather, the secret is to be …
Fun and Useful Gifts for Hikers Who Love Winter: 2022 Edition
Once you’ve been bitten by the hiking bug, it’s pretty much impossible to stop, even if you live in cold-weather climates where you can’t stop …
Get Outside! The Best Things to do in Twin Falls, Idaho
Massive thundering waterfalls, deep river canyons, and beautifully walkable downtown — welcome to Twin Falls, Idaho, a small city located on the southern rim of the …
Hiking and Camping at Hickory Run State Park in Pennsylvania
Secluded forest hikes, hidden waterfalls, and the largest boulder field in the Appalachians. Welcome to Hickory Run State Park in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. This gem …
Hiking Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire
Mount Monadnock, the most prominent peak in southern New Hampshire at 3,165 feet, tends to entice non-hikers onto its wilderness trails with the allure of …
Camping in Sol Duc Valley in Olympic National Park
Where can a budget adventurer explore miles of secluded hiking trails, relax in the pools of world-famous hot springs, and then sleep under the canopy of …
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking During Hunting Season
Are you a die-hard November hiker, or do you relinquish the woods to deer hunters when rifle season comes around? As someone who didn’t grow …
A Gorgeous Glamping Road Trip Through Maine and New Hampshire
Stretching across mountain peaks to the Atlantic Coast in Maine and through the rolling hills of southern New Hampshire, a glamping road trip entices visitors …
Hit the Trail in Massachusetts: March Cataract Falls
Looking for an easy waterfall hike in the Berkshires of Massachusetts? March Cataract Falls is a seasonal waterfall in the Mount Greylock State Reservation in …