That’s Shawnee National Forest for you—a sprawling 289,000-acre paradise tucked away in southern Illinois near Herod that somehow remains one of America’s most underrated natural wonders.

Discover America's longest railroad tunnel-turned-hiking trail near Seattle, Washington, which offers visitors picturesque views along its path.

The six-mile, multi-use trail goes through a valley south of Seneca Lake. It is a stone-dust trail that passes through many ...