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 ...

Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley isn’t just another pretty spot in California’s endless parade of natural wonders; ...

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 ...

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