From roaring waterfalls to quiet valleys and scenic bluffs, here are five of the best hikes for families to try in the Smoky Mountains this year.

Some of the world's most treasured, remote landscapes can't be seen by helicopters, cars or even mountain bikes. These sacred places, like Ciudad Perdida, Everest's Base Camp and the top of Huayna ...

San Francisco - the City by the Bay, the Golden City, she goes by many names. Almost everyone who talks about her steep streets, wild culture and exultant diversity does so with a respect and fondn...

As the most desirable state to visit, California sees a lot of tourists and recently, sites like Yosemite, Death Valley, Big Sur, and Kings Canyon have become almost Disneyland-like with crowds. If...

Each state boasts several distinctive hikes, ones that make that piece of the United States pie truly unique. Grab your hiking boots and head for these must-do hikes in every state that range from ...

Most of us think that if you want to see something spectacular, you’re probably going to have to work for it. Whether that means paying tons of money to get there, trekking through harsh conditions...

As one of Canada's largest national parks, Gros Morne National Park is fairly unknown by tourists. It’s a shame because the Newfoundland coastline is literally a treasure trove for outdoor enthusia...

When a state's highest elevation is only 345 feet above sea level, you wouldn't expect it to boast a 73-foot waterfall. But Florida, the flattest state in the nation, has an incredible waterfall ap...

The older the mountain, the shorter they are. At least that’s what they’ll tell you at Quartz Mountain Nature Park in Oklahoma. While it may not have the allure of larger mountains in the United St...

The Boundary Waters. Boundary to what? Are we going to fall off the earth? As ominous sounding as Minnesota’s flagship waterways might be, don’t let that deter you from visiting one of the most ama...