Back in the day, I would avidly read about box canyons and “slot canyons” in western stories by Zane Grey, Louis L’Amour and Elmore Leonard, and these ...

There are some lesser‑known walking trails and boardwalks around the state, and one in particular has hikers quietly buzzing.

Green Mountain West Ridge Trail, Boulder 2. Dinosaur Ridge Trail, Morrison 3. Devil’s Backbone Wild Loop, Loveland—and more.

The Western Mass Hilltown Hikers will lead a group hike to the “Snowhole” along the Taconic Crest Trail on Saturday, July 26. The hike begins at 10 a.m. from the ...