This column was, in some part, inspired by a Facebook post about fishing which really captured the essence of “why we fish.” This writer is not a huge Facebook user and often checks out when so much ...

Looking for an escape from sweltering summers? These 14 charming towns offer refreshingly cool temperatures, perfect for a ...

It is known for its high-water quality, scenery, recreational opportunities, cold-water fishery, and historic and cultural ...

Travelers worried about the effects of budget and staffing cuts at U.S. parks can find glorious parks to the north. Here are ...

Mendenhall Ice Caves in Alaska Tucked ... through Colorado. The trail winds through wildflower meadows and leads you to three lakes: lower, middle, and upper. Lower lake is the easiest to get ...

A trip to Alaska is incredible, exhilarating and worth including on any bucket list. But to fully explore this remarkable state could take a lifetime. What should you do if you can only spend 10 days ...

PHILIPSBURG — The Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness isn’t a top tourist destination in Montana, but it’s a great escape if you’re looking to get a true backcountry experience without the crowds ...

Plunked on the island’s mountainous interior, its peaks range from the 7,217-foot Golden Hinde to the 5,810-foot Mariner Mountain, overlooking glaciers, tons of hiking trails, lakes and a ski ...

GAFFNEY — There are now miles more trails at Lake Whelchel in Cherokee County. Cherokee County opened a 2.5-mile natural surface trail expansion, a new trailhead and parking area at the lake on ...

The 47-mile Upper Rogue River Trail is the place ... a place to stay overnight. Fly-fishing is popular here, but the banks are never crowded. With Crater Lake just a stone’s throw away ...

Juneau’s Peterson Lake ... Trail Mix’s trail crews have spent countless hours improving for Juneau residents. Now, the work may be on pause due to federal funding and job cuts. Two Southeast ...