Chattanooga, TN: Walls of Jericho
Straddling the Tennessee-Alabama state line, this strenuous 7-mile shuttle explores the headwaters of the Paint Rock River, delving deep into a natural ravine amphitheater.
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Birmingham, AL: DeSoto State ParkWander a 4.2-mile figure 8 that tours rhododendron clusters, rock formations, and serene cascades in a diverse hardwood forest near the Alabama-Georgia state line. Mobile: Pine Beach LoopSee gators, sea turtles, and life-list birds on this 3.7-miler in Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, one of the Gulf Coast's last undeveloped tracts. Birmingham: Foothill-Double Oak LoopStroll through a tableau of pine-studded foothills past a secluded lake, then climb to a steep saddle on this 7.5-mile loop in Oak Mountain State Park. |
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Ultimate Adventure Handbook: Paddle Pristine ShorelinesSea kayaking unlocks a new world of solitude and scenery. |
Ultimate Adventure HandbookTired of the same old weekend loops? Looking to create memories your grandkids will talk about? In this how-and-where guide, we serve up 15 extraordinary escapes that will shatter your expectations of "normal." From adventure moviemaking to canyoneering, we'll take you places you've never been—but will long to visit again soon. Local Hikes: SoutheastHike these long trails in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida, and paddle three days in the Everglades backcountry. |
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Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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