Jeff Rennicke

Can anyone really know what lurks in the heart of a grizzly? In the wilds of Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, Charlie Russell believes he is beginning to find out.

Deep in Wyoming's Wind River Range, an accident with a sliding boulder makes a hiker confront his life, his fate, and his faith in God.

The Land of 10,000 Lakes has just as many beautiful trails to explore. Here are our three favorites, from anything to an overnighter to a thru-hike.