Tagged: hiking

UnCruise in Alaska: Seeing the State’s Wild Splendor by Small Ship

I’ve cruised to Alaska more than half a dozen times on ships of all sizes and have always preferred smaller vessels for the intimate access they provide to the state’s supercharged…

Which Greek Islands to Visit to Avoid Crowds: 8 Great Escapes

Greece’s most popular islands—Mykonos and Santorini chief among them—are more crowded than ever. For travelers dreaming of a quieter Greek island getaway, here are eight havens for…

Idaho Road Trip Itinerary: A Jaunt from Coeur d’Alene to Boise in One Week

Idaho still feels like a secret among friends. This is despite an influx of post-Covid residents that's making Idaho one of America’s fastest-growing states. It's that under-the-radar…

How to Prep for High Altitude Before Your Mountain Vacation

Some of the most ballyhooed experiences in travel involve journeying to lofty heights—from skiing in the Rocky Mountains to hiking in the Andes and trekking up the Himalayas. But the…

A New Trail Connects the Best Waterfall Hikes in a Region with Hundreds of Them

If you ask us, spotting a waterfall is one of the best reasons to go on a hike, ranking right up there with breathing pristine mountain air and sampling all the latest innovations in…

These New Hikes in Switzerland Are Led by a "Mountain Air Sommelier"

Plenty of travel experiences focus on showing you the sights, but how many specialize in sniffing the scents? To help address the sensory imbalance, Switzerland's Graubünden region…

Down-Home Away from Home: 7 Great Farm Stays for Families

A farm vacation connects you and your family with nature and a simpler way of living. Kids feed goats and lambs, collect eggs, and get on a first-name basis with resident cows like the…

Acadia National Park: How to Plan the Perfect Vacation in This Iconic Park

Acadia National Park is New England’s most multifaceted—and downright splendid—natural attraction. It’s home to Cadillac Mountain, the tallest peak on the Atlantic coast; granite…

13 Can't-Miss Experiences in Japan

A vacation will fly by in a county as full of variety, excitement, and cultural riches as Japan is. This is particularly true in the nation's major cities, where you'll often feel as…

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Door County, Wisconsin

From cave kayaking along the cliffs of Lake Michigan to biking through Peninsula State Park and enjoying succulent lobster bakes and fish boils, Wisconsin’s Door County has no shortage…

Happy Trails! 8 Great Hikes for Families—from Day Trips to Overnight Treks

Taking a family hike is a fun and rejuvenating way to immerse yourself in the epic landscapes of the United States. Whether you opt for a quick day trip or a guided multinight journey,…

Once-Private California Wilderness Newly Open to Hikers and Skiers

A rugged expanse of California wilderness north of Lake Tahoe has opened to the public for the first time in nearly a century. Previously private property, the wild terrain near…

The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in Spring

Spring can be a tricky time to go to the U.S. national parks. Some aren't fully open until the end of the season, while others batter visitors with wet, muddy conditions. But these…

Safety Tips for Hiking and Camping in Bear Country

There's never a good time for an up-close encounter with a bear, but the beasts might be at their hangriest in autumn, when they're racing to bulk up in order to get through winter…

Great Smoky Mountains Adds Parking Fee to Access Beloved Waterfall

There's no entrance fee at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In fact, when Tennessee and North Carolina turned over the land to the federal government in the 1930s, one of the…

4 Tips for Staying Safe on a Solo Hike

For those looking to explore the outdoors in peace and quiet and at their own pace, it's easy to see the appeal of a solo hike.But there are obvious dangers to heading into the…

Hikers Can Now Explore California’s Epic, Unfinished Bay Area Ridge Trail

If all goes as planned, California's ambitious Bay Area Ridge Trail will some day give hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders an unbroken, 550-mile multiuse path along the hills and…

Ireland's Just-Opened "Greenways" Could Transform How to Tour the Emerald Isle

International travel has been in slumber, but Ireland has been using the pause to speed the conversion of its industrial past into its touristic future. On July 1, the €10 million…

Virginia Has a New Park Dedicated to the Region's Native Americans

A new park in Virginia is dedicated to honoring the region's past and present Native American inhabitants. Located on more than 600 acres of woods and marshland along the York River…

Mountain Region in Southern Spain Now the Country's Newest National Park

A 57,000-acre stretch of southern Spain that encompasses forested mountains, crumbling fortresses, and unique wildlife has just become the country's 16th national park. Located in the…

A Favorite Hike Through California Redwoods Is Back After More Than a Decade

For the first time in 13 years, hikers can once again hit the spectacular Pfeiffer Falls Trail in California's ridiculously scenic Big Sur area on the state's central coast. The…

How to Survive the USA's Crazy-Busy National Parks This Summer

America is entering a summer of pent-up travel energy following more than a year of homebound life. And as long as most international countries remain unready to fling open their doors…

Take an Elevated Stroll Among Giant Redwoods on California’s New Sky Walk

A brand-new suspended walkway in Northern California will give visitors a unique perspective on the region's gigantic redwoods. Located at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, Redwood Sky…

Tips for Avoiding a Snakebite While Hiking

An estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people get bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Deaths from the injury are…

Yosemite, Glacier, and Rocky Mountain National Parks to Require Reservations This Summer

Even in the great outdoors, social distancing can be a challenge—especially in peak vacation season. To keep national park visitors safer, rangers at Yosemite National Park (pictured)…