Laura Lancaster

Not every summit needs to be grueling. Get all of the glory with none of the struggle on these 7 hikes.

Some high points require expert skill, a bit of luck, and probably some suffering. Not these. Here are 14 peaks—high on views, low on effort—that don’t play hard to get.

Winter weather is no match for these warm and cozy pairs.

There are campsites—and then there are campsites. Settle in for one fantastic night at one of these prime spots, from mountain views to a beach getaway in the middle of Yosemite.

The national parks are our national treasure, and these 10 campsites are the best they have to offer. Hike in, pick up your jaw, and post up in paradise.

If you want a side of solitude with your wilderness awe, head to these second-superlatives, where the grandeur is enormous but the crowds are not.

It's light and roomy, but is this tent durable enough to survive the Pacific Crest Trail? Let's find out.

You don’t need to renew your passport to make memories this year: Get out and get hiking with these phenomenal, uncrowded destinations.

Discover forgotten worlds on these three fossil-rich dayhikes.

Search for buried treasure on one of these gem-studded dayhikes, where gathering rocks is legal.

See dense forest and prehistoric ferns on this 45.2-mile jaunt.

Happy feet make for a happy hiker. Pamper them with these four pairs.

Get the best of three of America's best wild areas on these tours de force.

They're the unsung heroes of your hikes. Keep your feet dry, comfortable, and blister-free with the best hiking socks of 2018.

On Hawaii, Halape’s secret snorkeling holes, coconut trees, and white-sand beaches stir any hiker’s wanderlust. But the Puna Coast Trail’s rough volcanic terrain keeps the hordes away.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington

You might need a neck massage after hiking to—and looking up at—these lofty pinnacles

Wander through the sand on these three impressive trails.