Trips by State

Enjoy lake views and isolated woods on this easy trail along Badin Lake in Uwharrie National Forest.

Climb the peak with the infamous moniker "Home of the World's Weather" in winter.

Petrified Forest National Park's trailless backcountry is the setting for a trip that will test both your navigation skills and your desert sense.

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Explore well-preserved Living History Farm on this short hike near Charlotte.

Visit Little Zion in Red Rock Canyon for sandstone canyons, springs, waterfalls, and massive ponderosa pine trees.

Enjoy a short hike to 200-year-old ruins along Reedy Creek on the Robinson Rockhouse Trail in Charlotte.

When you're in need of some amazing views, and willing to drive for them, hit the Grindstone Trail on Pilot Mountain outside Charlotte.

Leave the desert scenery behind as you hike beneath twisted rock spires and towering ponderosa pines en route to the Hidden Forest Cabin. This hike can be done in a day or as an overnighter.

Trace the path of the Palouse River through a basalt canyon on the 3.1-mile Colfax Trail south of Spokane.

This close-to-Charlotte hike takes you along McMullen Creek via fun, bike-friendly boardwalks.

Weave through a maze of rock formations on this 2.6-mile loop in the Dishman Hills on the outskirts of Spokane, Washington.

Stroll 4.8 miles along Lake Norman on the Lake Shore Trail about an hour from Charlotte.

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.

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.

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.

Explore redrock canyons and ancient ruins.

Circle the Rockies on this high-alpine route.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This desert gem is an explorer’s heaven.

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

Hiking this 8,007-foot peak will bring you peace and solitude, as well as breathtaking views.

Cross the northeast’s wildest moose country beneath fall’s fiery canopy.

Climb through a rejuvenating burn zone and a cinder cone-strewn hillside at the front end of this 32-mile stretch on the JMT

See this Ice Age highlight reel and camp above kettle lakes.

Venture to this impressive cascade surrounded by jagged granite peaks.

Mountain adventures and cold beer go together like fresh-caught trout and lemon. Find a dayhike/pint pairing near you—cheers!

Tour the best of the Appalachians on this easy two-nighter.

Get the story behind the Plover River Segment, Ice Age Trail, Wisconsin—and how to see it yourself.

Get the story behind the High Peaks–Balconies Caves Loop, Pinnacles National Park, California—and how to see it yourself.

Get the story behind Boone Fork Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina—and how to see it yourself.

Get the story behind the Krogerata, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado—and how to see it yourself.

Get the story behind Mt. Islip Loop, Angeles National Forest, California—and how to see it yourself.

Get the story behind the Edmands Tour, Presidential Range, White Mountains, New Hampshire—and how to see it yourself.

Tips from our expert on exploring New England’s biggest alpine zone.

After running 150 miles of the high-alpine Colorado Trail while filming his recent documentary film, Running the Edge, ultrarunner, filmmaker, and photographer Matt Trappe told us his favorite Colorado trail runs. Check out these high-altitude trails.

As the water level in this reservoir dropped by as much as 150 feet over a period of 5 years, the legendary canyons of Glen Canyon began to emerge for the first time in nearly 40 years.