Hard day hikes put hikers and outdoor enthusiasts alike to the test, with steep terrain, rocks to climb and long drop-offs. Completing a day hike, however, is worth the challenge when you’re met with ...
Whether it’s trekking a coastal trail, wandering through forest paths or exploring a nearby nature preserve, hiking is a ...
From a half-million symmetrical lakes to a lost gold mine, our national parks and public lands are home to fascinating and ...
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Find your calm this October with quiet trails, crisp air, and golden landscapes in America’s most peaceful national parks.
There is no shortage of Texas hiking trails offering breathtaking views, but only the Permian Reef Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park takes you into another state and showcases ancient fossils ...
In this video, we explore six states in just over a week, documenting our journey through remarkable natural sites. We start at Carlsbad Cavern National Park in New Mexico, renowned for its massive ...
Many of the treks to reach the San Gabriel Mountains’ highest peaks are arduous slogs up steep hillsides, all-day affairs that, while rewarding, are not simple day hikes. But then there’s Throop Peak ...
The change was announced in a social media post on Wednesday by Guadalupe Mountains National Park. "All major credit, debit and mobile payments will be accepted," the post read. "There is no minimum ...
new video loaded: Hiker Topples Cairns Along Historic English Hiking Trail transcript And today we’re up here kicking cairns over. See here, where people have dug up the wall to get the stones out.
WASHINGTON (WKRC) - The U.S. Postal Service announced a temporary price change for certain package services during the 2025 peak holiday season. The adjustment aims to cover extra handling costs and ...
A post about some stones etched with mysterious markings that were found at Capitol Peak in Colorado has gone viral. Located in Colorado's Elk Mountains, the remote nature of Capitol Peak made the ...
SALT FLAT, Texas – Being at Guadalupe Peak feels like you’re on top of the world. But you’re only on top of Texas. Yeah, I know. Some people think it’s the same thing. The peak at Guadalupe Mountains ...