America’s Best Trail Towns

You don't need snow (or a trust fund) to enjoy this legendary ski town.

Sample a smorgasbord of mountains from this chill California outpost.

Bald eagles, skiing, and mountain biking galore: It doesn't get much better than this outdoor paradise.

In Homer, playing outside is a way of life.

With two national parks and endless wilderness nearby, this may be America's best-situated adventure town.

Explore Arizona's red rock country.

Hike to a giant stone wall, and take a dip afterward.

Why Crested Butte? Because it's crowded with wildflowers, not people.

Get a tour of the best that the Adirondacks have to offer in this upstate destination.

Sneak in the side door to Great Smoky Mountains.

West Virginia's coolest trail town is a great place to refuel on pancakes—and a great place to earn them.

This gateway to the Apostle Islands is a haven for paddlers.