Erica Zazo

From rugged Upper Midwest forests to sweeping Appalachian ridgelines, the North Country Trail spans 4,800 miles across eight states.

Parent of a tiny trailblazer? These short yet stunning national park trails are perfect for families with kids—including infants.

Climb coastal summits, rock-hop rugged coastline, and explore historic carriage roads in the oldest national park east of the Mississippi.

Hike alongside basalt cliffs, through lush meadows, and between tiny towns in this lesser-traveled region of Ireland.

Here’s to a new year of adventure. Fill your 2025 calendar with day trips and thru-hikes to summit peaks, remote forests, and urban escapes with our picks for the best destinations of the year.

From dropping egos to taking a first-ever overnight trip, experienced hikers share their hopes and dreams for the new year ahead.

With its new Campfield campground in Washington, Japanese gear brand Snow Peak is hoping to introduce visitors to a more elegant and immersive philosophy of sleeping outside. Will Americans bite?

Diversifying your footwear keeps your feet dry, comfortable, and healthy. What else could you want?

Want in on one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets for urban hiking? Head to Minneapolis.

Feel the burn on these quad-busting inclines. 

Break trail (not the bank) at these budget-friendly life-list hiking destinations.

Find boundless beauty in Alberta’s front range—glacial lakes, snow-capped crags, wildflower-filled meadows, and more.

Hike among fossilized sand dunes, fern-filled trails, and striated sedimentary headlands on this gorgeous stretch of the Atlantic.

Every day is a good day for hiking. But where to do it? Chase the best weather, dodge crowds, see superblooms, and more with our month-by-month hiking guide to 2024.

Find adventure out your own back door. Here are 10 urban hiking trails—each under 2 miles—worth exploring.

If hot weather, hydrothermal pools, and alpine hideaways are your vibe, you’ll love hiking near Redding, California.

While REI and some other retailers have rolled out non-gendered products and apparel lines, LGBTQ+ advocates and allies say they have a lot more to do.

Think you need to head deep into the wild to have an outdoor adventure? Think again. Explore urban nature in these six cities, each home to outdoor community organizations, diverse history and culture, and wildlife.

Explore mossy gorge trails, ancient sandstone caves, and morel-filled forests in this unexpected hiking paradise.

New year, new adventures: Add these long trails and dayhikes to your 2023 bucket list.

Outfitters step up to provide career and financial stability for guides—from health insurance to 401ks to paid time off—as demand for outdoor experiences skyrocket.

Explore the natural side of New England with year-round dayhikes, waterfall treks, and backpacking trips in the scenic Berkshires.

Full of rock scrambles, cactus clusters, and desert views for days, Joshua Tree National Park is the southwest at its finest.

Take a walk on the wild side in the Pacific Northwest, exploring endless dayhikes and backpacking trips across Oregon.

This hidden gem of a thru-hike shows off all the Ozarks have to offer.

From city-based summits to long desert trails, here are the best local hikes in Phoenix.

Searching for a dayhike or multi-day trip beyond the Hollywood Hills? The choice is yours. Here are L.A.’s best local hikes.

From the heart of the Ozarks to the edge of the Ouachita National Forest, Amber Straughn—one of the minds behind the James Webb Space Telescope—reflects on her explorations along Arkansas’ best local trails.

Escape the city at this wild respite just a stone’s throw from downtown Chicago