At 1,979 feet tall, Mount Arvon is the highest point in Michigan, but it wasn’t always. Find out why and how to get to the top.

When a friend in Munich told me to bring cash for our backpacking trip in Bavaria, I was immediately intrigued. I’m used to hiking in the backcountry of the United States, where there’s little between trailheads aside from scenery, wildlife, and other hikers. In the Allgäu Prealps of Germany, though, hiking looks—and tastes—a little different. [...]

For those who want to believe but don’t want to get arrested while doing the Naratu run, the best way to find out is by hiking Tikaboo Peak. 

When you think of a classroom, it’s easy to imagine four walls painted yellow, hard plastic chairs and overhead fluorescent lighting. The setup has been a standard for years, but what if it’s time for something more natural? “I really believe children learn naturally, and they are at their best when learning in a nature-based [...]

Last year, 4.6 million people visited Zion National Park, and many arrived with a goal of taking a hike on the incredible and iconic Angel’s Landing trail. Located in southwestern Utah, the Angels Landing trail is formerly known as the Temple of Aeolus, named after the Ancient Greek ruler of the winds. This site can [...]

New York is a great place to see the historic urban sprawl and a nice nature walk. Check out our list of hiking trails near New York City.

The month may be half over, but it’s not too late to celebrate Great Outdoors Month. Here are five ways to kick off the summer right.

Two major studies suggest two hours outdoors a day reduces chance of nearsightedness, a common eye problem.

America’s National Trails System is adding 340 miles to its network of the nation’s “highest caliber” trails, thanks to a recent announcement from Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.  Similar to the way National Park and Monument designation recognizes some of the most beautiful places in the United States, the National Trails System is a [...]

The United States and Canada share the longest international border in the world. And if you live up north, or want to explore the wilderness along the miles (and kilometers) of the border, you’re spoilt for choice. Here are 10 epic hiking trails close to the border for you to explore: 1. Pacific Crest Trail, [...]