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Swimming Hole Hikes
Time to cool down. Hike to these refreshing swimming holes and settle right into summer.
Perfect Substitutes: Crowd-Free Destinations
You know that the big-name parks draw big-time crowds. But each of those outdoor icons has a lesser-known replacement that offers some of the same classic features and epic scenery–and you get it all to yourself.
Where Can I Find the Quietest Campsite in America?
Shhh! Find silent shores in this isolated Boundary Waters hideaway
May Close-to-Home Hikes
Our map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here.
High Points: Eagle Mountain, Minnesota
Find this high point in the largest national forest outside of Alaska.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
A watery paradise, a hiker's secret.
