A survey of PCT thru-hikers found a big leap in costs in recent years. Surveys of the Appalachian and Continental Divide ...

Next Avenue Can you backpack in your 60s and 70s? Three guys who pursued their dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail say you can. ‘If we say we’re old, that’s self-limiting.’ These ...

Before interstates and iconic highways, one rugged toll road carved through the mountains changed the future of western migration. Once part of the National Old Trails Road, the John Brown route now ...

This tiny town in Northern California is only about a square mile but is one of the most popular stops for hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. Find out more.

The Hart District Trail Crew is a program within the William S. Hart Union High School District that provides students with a ...

Pedal the Pacific is a 9-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to combating sex trafficking through powerful awareness campaigns and vital funding for ...

Chester, perched on the shores of Lake Almanor in Plumas County, is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve ...

Although there's a 35,000-acre wildfire burning just three miles away from the bucolic banks of Lake Chelan's northwestern ...

At Copper Top, the tri-tip undergoes a transformation that borders on magical – seasoned with a proprietary rub, then slow-smoked over red oak until it develops a flavorful crust on the outside while ...

The Centennial Trail in Minnesota's Superior National Forest is a beautiful wilderness hike. It also highlights some ...

An 11-year-old girl from Connecticut is reaching new heights and her adventures have landed her in the record books.

Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here's how to get off the beaten path when visiting.