Trips

Yes, you should visit Arches, but don't pass up stunning Corona Arch outside Moab. Bonus: You'll get views of the Colorado River and Bootlegger Canyon.

It's spring! The high country trails may still be covered in snow, but drop down into one of the Inland Northwest's many scenic canyons and you'll find warmer temps, blooming wildflowers, and abundant wildlife.

Trails and Ales provides a fun, informal opportunity to meet other hikers and learn about opportunities for outdoor volunteering in Spokane.

Take in breathtaking views, stunning rock formations, and historical ruins on this 5-night itinerary.

Expansive views of Latah Creek and the city of Spokane, Washington await hikers who tackle the trails of the High Drive Parkway.

Mount Rogers via Massie Gap: A state high point, the Appalachian Trail, and wild ponies all in one hike—jackpot!

Wander through an ornithologist’s dream on this 1.3-mile loop through a secluded wetland south of Spokane, Washington.

Our contributor prepares to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail.

People expected less of me on the Appalachian Trail because I was a woman.

Ski through a peaceful pine forest on this 3.1-mile loop east of Spokane, Washington.

Looking to escape the Las Vegas crowds? You better work! The trail up to Turtlehead Peak is strenuous—but the payoff is 360-degree views that you’ll likely have to yourself.

Discover basalt rock formations and blooming desert plants on this 3.8-mile hike in Nisqually John Canyon south of Spokane, Washington.

Get a quick dose of nature on a family-friendly hike that is surprisingly colorful.

Ooo, la la! Couples are swooning in each other’s eyes, cheap chocolates are selling like hotcakes, and single people are writing ironic posts on Facebook. Whether it’s your first date or your 50th anniversary, these hikes will make the fire burn brighter.

People come from all over the world to see Fire Wave, an unusual wave shaped rock that rises out from the sandstone.

Take the lesser-traveled route up one of Shenandoah National Park's most storied peaks.

Be a "birder" for a day on the easy Shady Trail in Latta Plantation.

Alpine meets Caribbean on this Idaho gem.

Test yourself in the Ouachita Mountains.

Hike to the best views in the Ansel Adams Wilderness.

Find solitude in Yellowstone's mountainous northwest corner.

Explore redrock canyons and ancient ruins.

See colorful wildflowers and big views on the Appalachian Trail.

Summit nine peaks and graze on trailside blueberries in Maine.

Circle the Rockies on this high-alpine route.

Score Swiss-Alps scenery without the trans-Atlantic flight.

Take an up-and-down tour of Ontario's lake district.

23 places to hike now.

Let you mind go free while you wander along a pretty lake on the uncomplicated Seven Oaks Preserve Trail.

Climb Browns Mountain, hike a narrated battlefield trail, watch a reenacted revolutionary war encampment, see war muskets—Kings Mountain has it all!

Earth is the first and best architect. See Ma Nature’s oeuvre of natural arches on these dayhikes.

Why visit iconic Glacier Point with the rest of the tourists when you can ski there—and have it all to yourself?

Machu Picchu + mountains = Peru's most gorgeous alpine route.

Solitude lovers, rejoice: Peru's Choquequirao Trek offers all the Incan wonders of Machu Picchu with none of the crowds.

Winter 2015 in the Inland Northwest has been disappointing for many ski and snowshoe enthusiasts.

Perfect in the winter, this desert hike snakes through ancient and colorful canyons to the hidden Arizona Hot Springs.

Take a stroll through wide-open Palouse prairie on this loop in Rose Creek Nature Preserve south of Spokane, Washington.

Visit Corn Creek, one of Nevada's best birding sites and a desert oasis.

Choose your own adventure in this trailless, dune-covered wilderness.

Wander through three-season wildflowers on this overnight.

Follow Panther Creek through nature's zoo on General Andrew Jackson's Red Ground Trail and the Florida Trail.

Low elevation and an arid climate guarantee year-round access to this secluded riverine gem in the Nez Perce.

Explore wild Louisiana on this Ozark-like overnight tour.

Avoid winter a little longer on this fall hike through an Appalachian region.

Find easy-access powder stashes on this beginner-friendly backcountry ski trip to the Nokhu Hut.

Check out the Calico Tanks Trail in Red Rock Canyon and you'll be face-to-face with interesting geology, cultural history, and diverse life.

Our expert's top tips for hiking Big Bend National Park in spring

Start on the 1,000 Steps Trail and then continue up Jacks Mountain to Shorb's Summit for a grand vista.

These loops set the gold standard for circular hikes. Yes, they’re popular, but with very, very good reason.

Deep in the wilds of Northern British Columbia's Spatsizi Wilderness Provincial Park, our scout proves there’s no joy like misery.

Look for bighorn sheep browsing in the cliffs above the North Fork Asotin Creek Trail south of Spokane, Washington.

Charge up the most famous peak outside Charlotte for views of the surrounding forests via the Crowders Trail.

Wander through a secluded forest on this east loop in the Reedy Creek Preserve outside Charlotte, North Carolina.

What happens when you put four of the world's most talented skiers in lightsuits and deposit them on Alaskan spines at night? Now we know. Stoke = high.

New Zealand’s Ivory Lake Hut is a true gem. All you have to do is get there.

Colorado's Mt. of the Holy Cross gets our nod as the best 14,000-foot peak.

Three backcountry ruins cool enough to make Indiana Jones reach for his boots. But remember: Look, don’t touch.

Get this on your life list: It's the #1 trail our readers think every hiker should do.

Someday the Manaslu Loop will be just as famous as the Annapurna Circuit. Hike it now.

Take a hikers-only route to one of the world's best archeological sites.

In this special section we look at one man's quest to hike all 439 wilderness areas, some great hikes, and the future of American wilderness.

A handful of our favorite hikes brought to you by the Wilderness Act.

The only way to truly appreciate America's vast, diverse wilderness? Hike it all.

Steve Brumbach's top 5-star rated hikes in America

Pack your paddle for a watery tour through the wild heart of cajun country

This two day hiking adventure around Pharaoh Lake will awaken your senses and revive your spirit.

Lose yourself in the Lower 48's wildest park.

This hiking and camping trip is filled with water falls that gush over into a valley 200 feet below and a 2,000 foot sentinal panoramic view.

Hiking in Texas? It's true! Go see for yourself as the sun dances through the 100-foot-tall pines in the woods of the Davy Crockett National Forest.

It’s a zoo out there. Snag close-ups of bears, birds, and elk on these late-summer dayhikes.

Our expert reveals his top dayhikes, overnights, and tricks for your best trip ever.

It’s prime time to visit Patagonia’s brand new park—before anyone else even knows it’s there.

This hike will tempt you to pack a parachute as sandstone peaks reach 1,500 feet above Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area's valley floor.

The forbidden fruit of Arizona, Coconino's Agassiz will mesmerize and tempt you.

Trace the seam between land and sea on Vancouver Island.

The Steel River Circle Route in Ontario, Canada, promises to be steep and rocky.

The Appalachian Trail in Maine will take your breath away, both as you climb 3,662 feet to the summit and then your 360-degree view.

Try your luck at finding solid ground—in order to see a Technicolor sunset and flocks of cormorants.

This desert gem is an explorer’s heaven.

Visit Craters of the Moon to see this lava-tubed wonder under an azure sky.