A hiker’s death on the Blue Ridge Parkway is renewing concerns about trail safety and staffing as visitation climbs and the ...

To begin, park at the Ocean Air Community Park and Recreation Center, located off East Ocean Air Drive. The trailhead is ...

Wildlife in the area includes some species you might expect in West Virginia—white-tailed deer leave delicate tracks in soft ...

In a world where most good things require significant effort, Bear Lake Loop in Estes Park, Colorado stands as a glorious exception to the rule – a place where nature delivers maximum awe with minimum ...

It's a secret sanctuary for wildlife and plantlife—perched atop one of the ancient peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Just after the Washington County park opened its trails in 2009, Terry Richard, former outdoors and travel writer for The Oregonian/OregonLive, not only called Cooper Mountain a “must-do park,” but ...

The new Snowies Alpine Walk takes hiking to even greater heights, and there’s one peak that everyone wants on their hiking ...

Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours’ drive — for every skill level.

June is good for hiking,” she says with a smile. “It’s hot here, but cooler in the Karakoram. You’ll see when you’re in the mountains.” Aneeqa has her hair loose and is wearing a ...

If you're looking for your next wine weekend away, and want a change of scenery, check out the Napa Valley of North Carolina.

Camp Green Cove, 617 Green Cove Road, Zirconia, NC, 828-692-6355, greencove.com. Founded in 1945, Camp Green Cove is a ...

WorldAtlas highlighted seven Western North Carolina routes in its "10 Best Road Trips in NC" list. The selected routes include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Byway, and the ...