From Yosemite’s granite cliffs to the misty valleys of the Appalachians, the U.S. is made for hiking. Whether you want a long ...

Supporters of the national space are concerned about adequate staffing and protection of the monument’s resources.

You can do it.” A few months later, Kellenberger stood at the Massachusetts-Vermont border, having just finished hiking the ...

Katahdin and Traveler Loop trails will close for the season due to snow and freezing conditions, starting Oct. 17.

“Do you want a beer, Moses?” I asked, as we sat by the campfire on a chilly, Maine evening. He accepted and I handed him a ...

The summit sign on Maine's Mount Katahdin seen at sunrise. Katahdin is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. (Getty Images/Chris Bennett) The Appalachian Trail is one of the ultimate ...

Baxter State Park has announced that all Katahdin and Traveler Loop trails are closed starting Friday. Their decision to ...

On September 21, Garmire reached his destination at Springer Mountain, Georgia, setting a new record for the fastest ever ...

Fall’s golden leaves and crisp mountain air are calling, and that means one thing—hiking season is in full swing. Whether you ...

The goatscaping project will prepare portions of the trail to be ready for wildflowers next spring and summer.

When you think of the great outdoors, national parks might first come to mind. But what if I told you there are state parks just as—if not more—impressive?