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Sequoia National Park

Knocking Back Cocktails in the High Sierra

Hike up to 9,000', set up camp, and put on your best suit or dress and enjoy a chilled cocktail.

Beach of ice
Wisconsin Trails

Door County, WI: Winter Wonderland

Your correspondent heads to Door County, WI for an active winter weekend with great local food. by MATT CLAPP

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Training the Wim Hof Method to resist extreme cold (Day 0)

The fall colors don't disappoint
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Morrow and Sugarloaf Mountains

Hike Sugarloaf and Morrow Mountains in just a few hours at Morrow Mountain State Park outside Charlotte.

The top of HQ Trail rewards you with a great view of the surrounding forest.
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: South Mountains—High Shoals and Headquarters Trails

Hike to a beautiful waterfall and go for a swim in South Mountains State Park near Charlotte.

Wetland Bog
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: RibbonWalk Nature Preserve

Make a quick getaway to a lush forest 10 minutes from Uptown at RibbonWalk Nature Preserve.

Badin Lake
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Badin Lake Loop

Enjoy lake views and isolated woods on this easy trail along Badin Lake in Uwharrie National Forest.

Living History Farm
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Living History Farm, Kings Mountain

Explore well-preserved Living History Farm on this short hike near Charlotte.

Robinson Rockhouse Ruins
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Robinson Rockhouse Ruins, Reedy Creek

Enjoy a short hike to 200-year-old ruins along Reedy Creek on the Robinson Rockhouse Trail in Charlotte.

Pilot Mountain
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Pilot Mountain Grindstone Trail

When you're in need of some amazing views, and willing to drive for them, hit the Grindstone Trail on Pilot Mountain outside Charlotte.

Reeds
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: McMullen Creek Greenway

This close-to-Charlotte hike takes you along McMullen Creek via fun, bike-friendly boardwalks.

Submerged trees
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Lake Shore Trail, Lake Norman

Stroll 4.8 miles along Lake Norman on the Lake Shore Trail about an hour from Charlotte.

Birdfeeder
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Shady Trail, Latta Plantation

Be a "birder" for a day on the easy Shady Trail in Latta Plantation.

Wandering along the stream
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Seven Oaks Preserve Trail

Let you mind go free while you wander along a pretty lake on the uncomplicated Seven Oaks Preserve Trail.

Felled mossy tree
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Browns Mountain, Kings Mountain National Military Park

Climb Browns Mountain, hike a narrated battlefield trail, watch a reenacted revolutionary war encampment, see war muskets—Kings Mountain has it all!

Frozen pond on Crowders Mountain
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Crowders Mountain

Charge up the most famous peak outside Charlotte for views of the surrounding forests via the Crowders Trail.

Reedy Creek
Asheville Trails

Charlotte, NC: Reedy Creek Preserve Loop

Wander through a secluded forest on this east loop in the Reedy Creek Preserve outside Charlotte, North Carolina.

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