Walking helps older adults boost both their physical and mental health, and the Bay Area offers widespread accessible trails.

Denver has long been a launching off point for outdoor adventures, but did you know there are 15 national parks near Denver?

Start by parking in the small dirt lot along Kaley Cottage Road off Bear Lake Road (located south of the Moraine Park Discovery Center). Take the trail in a clockwise loop by hiking west out of ...

The association’s president, Edward Habeeb, was instrumental in founding the park, and 243-acre Lake Habeeb ... Many of the park’s trails are ideal for mountain biking, with Lakeside Loop, Evitts ...

BUILDING ROADS ON the Olympic Peninsula has always been a challenge. In the days before roads, people traveled along beaches at low tide when the surf was low enough to not pound you into the ...

From wild ponies in Virginia to bison in Yellowstone, here are seven wildlife-rich destinations—and tips on how to be a ...

Modern-day explorers can find natural serenity and plenty of experiences to enjoy Florida’s longer river, which stretches for 310 miles.

Plenty of parks and trails offer the chance to get up close to the St. Johns without getting wet. Black Bear Wilderness Area, for example, takes hikers on a 7-mile loop with well-maintained ...

Preparing for the best hikes near Denver means packing smartly. Essentials include sturdy hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, a ...

Tennessee’s headline-hogging Barkley Marathons is notoriously difficult to complete, but 20 different people have managed it. Gloucestershire’s equally brutal homage to the iconic ultra so far has ...

Not only does it lay claim to the “Mighty Five” national parks—Bryce Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Arches—but it also boasts gorgeous lakes (don’t miss Bear Lake ...

As winter slowly releases its icy grip and the promise of longer days approaches, there’s no better time to lace up your ...