With its mixed hardwood forests, the east coast has some of the country's best fall leaves. See them before they're gone on these six hikes.

Private lake views and a show are a good enough reason to tackle this 3-day trek.

Forest meets prairie meets river in this northern haven.

Explore the alpine for endless vistas, mountains galore, and a touch of class.

Trek through villages that still have one foot in the past

You don’t need to stay in Barcelona to experience the rich history of this region in Spain.

Step inside a medieval cave dwelling and step back into history.

From dayhikes to weekends to weeklong hikes, our Grand Canyon expert will have you ready to hit this natural wonder in no time.

Float back in time on the Klarälven River.

You don't always need to go far to go big. Case in point: these stunning hikes, all within a day trip of a major metropolitan area.

The Ironwood Forest is a true redemption story. Home to arroyos, plains, foothills, and mountains, the monument’s coarse and well-aerated soil allows roots to dig deep.

Deepest Denali is big, bold, and sublime—for those willing to pay the price of admission.

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

Go off-season hiking in the hottest, driest, lowest place in North America

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

We've partnered with three great organizations to help you see the world, from Utah to Nepal.

Match a hard hike with the best cure for aching muscles on these essential trips.

Navigate this Rocky Mountain hideaway and beat the crowds to mountain adventure.

Discover pastoral views and rustic cabins in Massachusetts.

Last spring, BACKPACKER readers went to Nepal on a unique mission: volunteer on a post-earthquake recovery effort, then go on a life-list trek. Turns out, hiking and helping go together perfectly.

Hike, splash, paddle and stargaze your way to warm-weather bliss on these trips.

Some hikers grouse that blazing the CDT will ruin it—but that’s exactly the problem with doing nothing.

You don’t need us to sell you on this park’s glacier-gouged peaks, kaleidoscopic wildflower displays, and A-list megafauna. But secret trails and tips? We got those.

Score bird’s-eye views over valleys and mountains on these four treks to summit lookouts that can be done in a day.