Hikers in the mid-1920s turned to the Green Mountain Club’s 1924 Long Trail guide for the most up-to-date information. The northern end of the included map became outdated in the summer of 1926 when ...

The slow approach to travel has never been more important. From overtourism to taking multiple flights, rushing from A to B isn’t just stressful, it can be environmentally damaging. Which is why, ...

Ever thought about hiking the longest, hiking-only footpath in the world? It’s right here in the U.S., passing through the eastern Appalachian Mountains. The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail ...

It wasn’t that long ago that aspiring thru-hikers had to explain what, exactly, they were doing planning to hike something like the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail. The kinds of distances ...

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Itching to get out onto the trails? Check out our list of hiking essentials, designed to keep you safe and maximize comfort as you plod through the wilderness. It's always important to have the right ...

Thru-hiking is the ultimate backpacking adventure, taking athletes hundreds or thousands of miles. Popular thru-hikes like the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail entice thousands of people to ...

For Long Island hikers, the term “Greenbelt” has expanded significantly over the years. Starting with the original namesake 31.8-mile north-south path completed in 1982 — which runs from Sunken Meadow ...

This story appears in the October 2020 issue of National Geographic magazine. My summer place is priceless: Not even Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates could buy it today. It sits on the slopes of Mount Hood in ...

Long Island has thousands of miles of hiking trails through woods, fields and sand. Many are suitable for kids, and some have guided tours. Take a look at some of the best bets for hiking trails in ...

On Long Island, there are thousands of miles of trails through woods, fields and sand. Many of them are suitable for kids, and some even have guided tours. Take a look at some of the best hiking ...