The 72-mile trail starts within the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park and leads to Yosemite-like landscapes. Here's why the High Sierra Trail is one of the most difficult yet ...

Just 12 miles north of San Francisco’s bustling streets, this ancient redwood sanctuary in Mill Valley feels like stepping ...

Imagine telling your mom you’re taking her hiking for Mother’s Day and watching her face fall faster than a soufflé in a slam dance. But wait! The Ledges Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park isn’t ...

Seattle Times reporter Lynda V. Mapes, in an effort to learn more about our forests, overcame her fear and climbed a 200-foot ...