Just four rangers bear the responsibility of patrolling 850 miles of hiking trails and monitoring more than 100 backcountry ...

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Adhering to a proper dress code ensures that your hike or travel in the park will remain safe and enjoyable.

The most stunning parks in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains offer panoramic views, high peaks, scenic trails, and ...

Explore scenic adventures in the Smoky Mountains that highlight Tennessee’s most breathtaking hiking trails, natural beauty, ...

For any updates about the latest road closure information, you can go to the national park’s official website.

While hiking deep in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, explorers stumbled upon bizarre, ancient-looking rock formations—with no clear origin or explanation. Were they built by early settlers, ...

Backcountry rangers Lydia Williams and Jordan Gibeault have almost reached their destination, Kephart Prong Shelter, when ...

Discover 13 charming U.S. small towns perfect for retirees seeking peace, quiet, and a slower pace, with tranquil scenery, ...

Snowy trails, twinkly lights, and roaring fires: whether you want classic small-town cheer or wild alpine festivities, these ...

There is a specific moment on a road trip when the landscape shifts. The horizon stops being a straight line, the road begins ...

These hikes from Maura Fox’s Hike of the Week column can be found in Julian, Poway, Santee and other East County communities.