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Commentary: Preparation makes hiking fun

Every summer, thousands of people head into New York's forests and mountains to enjoy the incredible hiking opportunities our ...

I traveled to Arizona’s new grounding park to see if barefoot hiking is legitimate or just hype

I hiked along the new Barefoot Trail near Flagstaff, Arizona—the first official grounding park in the U.S. Here’s what it’s actually like.

My Feet Were Destroyed After 40 Miles in the Grand Canyon. This Barefoot Trail Saved Them.

After a punishing 40-mile trek through the Grand Canyon, I ditched my hiking boots to test America’s first earthing park. To my surprise, my battered feet loved it.
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One of Utah’s Best Parks Is Just 2 Hours from Bryce Canyon—With Mountain Forests, Red Rock Hoodoos, and 90+ Alpine Lakes

Dixie National Forest has Bryce Canyon-like red rock scenery, scenic drives, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and camping across ...
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This ominously named hike is actually one of Louisiana's best trails

The Backbone Trail might sound like a scary hiking trail in Louisiana, but don’t let the formidable name scare you away.