New 18-mile trail is revealing a hidden West Virginia river valley - West Virginia Explorer
A new 18-mile rail trail between Rainelle and Nallen is opening a hidden stretch of West Virginia's Meadow River to cyclists and hikers.
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Gravel and Forest Roads in Randolph County, WV
Surrounded by nearly one million acres of the Monongahela National Forest, Elkins and Randolph County offer endless opportunities to
I see nothing but hills, ridges and sea: a breathtaking five-day walk around Ireland’s south-westernmost headland
The creators of County Cork’s Sheep’s Head Way had to win over hundreds of landowners to complete the ambitious project, but the result is a gloriously unspoilt trail
Picos de Europa: What to do in ‘the world’s most beautiful place’
The dramatic mountain park in northern Spain has topped Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. Still relatively under the radar, it’s a paradise for outdoor adventure. #Destinations
The Backcountry Rescue Squad at America’s Busiest National Park
In the Great Smoky Mountains, an auxiliary team of élite outdoorsmen answers the call when park-goers’ hikes, climbs, and rafting adventures go wrong, Paige Williams writes.
The 'cool Camino': Why hikers are heading north
Every summer, Spain's iconic Camino bakes under extreme heat, but Norway's St Olav Ways offer pilgrims a quieter, cooler path to redemption.
She Vanished on a Colorado Mountain. 19 Years Later, a Mysterious Dream Helped Rescuers Find Her.
Michelle Vanek disappeared on Mt. of the Holy Cross in 2005, setting off the largest search for a missing hiker in state history. The trail went cold—until an all-women team reopened the case.
Hiking North Carolina's Linville Gorge Wilderness area
NPR's Brian Mann explored one of the easy trails in the Linville Gorge Wilderness in North Carolina.
12 Of The Most Beautiful Hiking Trails In 2024
Discover some of the most beautiful hiking in the world on these bucket list hikes, from the Dolomite High Route to Everest Base Camp and many more.
Hexatrek : The long distance thru hike in France
A long distance european hiking trail of 3034 km. The longest trek in France in the heart of the most beautiful national parks. Thru-hike the french mountains and hike through Vosges, Jura, Alps, Ecrins, Vercors, Ardèche, Cevennes, Languedoc and the Pyrenees.
This Is What Happens to Your Body on a Thru-Hike - Outside Online
The secret to ultimate fitness isn't all that complicated—just spend a month outside, hiking eight hours per day. Kyle Boelte breaks down how his body evolved into an efficient, fat-burning, testosterone-fueled machine over 29 days on the Colorado Trail.
23 of the world’s greatest hiking trails | CNN
From multiday treks tracing the routes of a Japanese poet to classic climbs in Argentina’s Lake District, here are the 23 best hiking trails in the world.
This Stunning Mountain Destination Is an Outdoor Adventurer's Paradise — With Epic Hikes, Scenic Campgrounds, and Waterfall Views
Your guide to the dreamy Blue Ridge Mountains, including excellent hikes, beautiful drives, and the best hotels and campgrounds.
Walks of a Lifetime: Six Epic Mountain Hikes Across Europe
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From a sandstone labyrinth to bears and marmots, Europe’s hills and mountains offer exhilarating long-distance walks. Just don’t forget your poles and harness.
8 Rails-to-Trails Adventures in the U.S. (Published 2022)
Tens of thousands of miles of abandoned railroad tracks have been developed into recreational paths since the 1960s. Here are scenic pathways through deserts, valleys, mountain passages and more.
They set out to hike three of America's longest trails in less than a year. What could go wrong?
Jackson Parell and Sammy Potter hatched an ambitious plan during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic: to hike three of the nation’s most arduous trails — the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide — in a single year.
Hiking the Mountain Trails Less Traveled in Colorado – Texas Monthly
The hills are alive with socially distant adventures.
Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking
Up, up, and away!
The Accident on the Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail is as dangerous as it is beautiful. This is the story of one young hiker who never made it home.
Tackling the 7,000-Mile Great Western Loop
The route patches together portions of five other thru-hikes and includes sections of trail-less meandering through the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. It's no wonder that only one person has ever completed it—yet.
8 Day Hikes in the U.S. That You'll Love
Because life is better outside.
Camp your way | Discover the best camping near you
From seaside campsites to luxury treehouses, we're the most comprehensive guide to camping and glamping across the UK. Camp on farms, beaches and country estates.
Snowbound
Pinned down in deep snow and running out of food, veteran thru-hiker Stephen “Otter” Olshansky scraped his way to a campground latrine, holed up inside, and prayed for help to arrive.
Life Below The Rim Of The Grand Canyon At Phantom Ranch
Employees and guests alike will tell you that it's impossible to explain the feeling at Phantom Ranch, a bunkhouse and restaurant on the canyon's floor. It's a vibe you have to experience to get.
How the Japanese Practice of “Forest Bathing”—Or Just Hanging Out in the Wo
When the U.S. media began reporting on the phenomenon of “forest bathing” as a therapy for mental and physical health, the online commentariat—as it will—mocked the concept relentlessly as yet another pretentious, bourgeois repackaging of something thoroughly mundane.