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Score wildlife sightings daily, choice views hourly--and at least one juicy burger--on this weeklong circuit.

Explore a granite wonderland, cross two little-used passes, and score High Sierra solitude on this point-to-point hike.

Pack an extra memory card for what is, mile-for-mile, the most photogenic hike in the Southwest.

Dive into the heart of the Lower 48's wildest park.

Ever dreamed of exploring another planet? Hike here.

Trek to shoreline campsites through woodlands rife with moose and birds.

Walk from lush rainforest to wide-open glacier views on this 43-mile sneak route.

Surprise: This park's busy corridor trails offer a fast track to a private slice of heaven.

Climb from sublime desert to pine forests and peaks with 100-mile views.

Rise above the crowds and earn solo views of elk, wildflowers, and summit sunsets.

The only problem with cancer survivors and rockers joining forces for a fund-raising concert on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro? It's hard to cheer when you can't breathe.

Discover aspens and alpine hiking, plus views of the Grand Canyon, on this trek up Arizona's 12,633-foot highpoint.

Discover the world's tallest geyser, North America's smallest bird, and the country's best shade tree on these three treks.

Find these nocturnal animals at dawn.

Look high for huge nests when trying to spot these beauties.

Walk 100 or more years back into history--and deep into wilderness outposts now reclaimed by nature--with these routes to three abandoned frontier communities.

walk 10 miles of demise carved in stone.

Hike to a hotel with no visitors.

If seeing bears or bighorn sheep, moose or mountain lions is on your life list check out our tips for where, when, & how to catch an eye full.

Check out the top spots to find these three quirky creatures