There are a lot of long distance trails out there, each with their own personality. The Appalachian Trail is known for its spectacular fall colors and hiker camaraderie. John Muir, good for trekkin...

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 ...

The highest point on Earth and the "throat of the world," Mt. Everest is iconic. Many adventurers have been inspired to pack their crampons and ice picks in hopes of summiting the mother mountain. ...

Despite the fact that the humans have covered most of the world in networks of asphalt, there remain a handful of untouched places so untamed and off-the-beaten path that you can only reach them by...

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 ...

In summer, more than a quarter million people visit Mount Washington by car, train, or foot, but during winter, it’s the home of world’s worst weather, housing one of America’s biggest observation ...

A free-floating, flat chunk of ice that’s broken off from an iceberg, you may wonder what’s so exciting about frozen water. Well, the fact that you could get stranded at sea with polar bears and ot...

Where there is urban society, there is a campsite nearby to escape it. And it’s no wonder: camping is a tried-and-true recreation, beloved by people of all ages. In the U.S., it is the baseball of ...

While you can travel across Switzerland via train or bus to take in the sights, hiking offers the best way to slowly view the beauty across this scenic country. No matter what your level of fitness...

With glaciers wrapped around tall dark mountain peaks, and continual wind blowing through fields and forests, Patagonia's wild landscape may seem daunting and unconquerable. However, trekking Mount...