Letterboxing offers a fun and arty romp through nature.

Want to lose weight and get stronger? Hit the trails. On a hike you'll slim down and rediscover the fun in fitness.

National Geographic editors recommend the 20 legendary day hikes within our most legendary national parks.

Say hello to 6.4 out of the 73 miles of Olympic National Park's wilderness coast. Untouched and undeveloped by the human hand, this coastline is a pristine example of beachy beauty, brimming with wildlife and mind-blowing scenery!

Even if you are aware of the basic notion of "pack it in, pack it out," leaving no trace can often entail some details you might not think of. So that you can be mindful of all they ways you can impact the wild places you visit, here are some tips based on the seven Leave No Trace principles

While there are plenty of wondrous mountaintops on the planet, for this list we chose our favorite peaks based on both the walk up and the larger history of the place.

Hiking on the San Luis Obispo county's innumerable miles of trails takes in many of the Central Coast's subtle beauties, from mountaintops to remote beaches.

Our 25 Best Hikes in the World to Put on Your Bucket List. So far we've only completed one and portions of others, but hope to get them all checked off!

Loop hikes are considered to be the pinnacle hiking experience. With fresh views at every step, none of your time or energy is wasted.

From the Appalachian Trail in the East, to the Pacific Crest Trail in the West, and countless miles in-between, some of the best backcountry hiking destinations in North America are accessible in our national parks.    

At 77 years old, Carl Lindemaier says he’s in better shape now than he was in his 20s.

"I really wanted to enjoy this canyon..."

Some people can read a topographic map and visualize what the landscape should look like based on the shape of the contours lines shown. It's a real skill to do it well, and while I'm pretty good at it,  I can miss details unless I really concentrate.

A Toowoomba hiker claims to have snapped a photo of a ghost in a spot ‘known for suicides’.

Grim news and a terrifying possibility of occurrence while being under grandiose trees. I've witnessed tons of branch breaks and even entire trees toppling while hiking, and the sound is horrible. Just heartbreaking when the randomness of the universe results in things like this.

Provoking little piece that has generated some interesting discussion in the comments from the pro- and anti-cairn camps.

Hitching a ride at the side of the road used to be a common practice, but now it's rarely heard of. So where have all the hitchhikers gone, and what does hitching looking like in modern day America?

One of the most beloved activities in wild lands is hiking.

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