The Comanche National Grassland rewards visitors with the chance to follow dinosaur tracks and feel the spine-tingling thrill of total solitude.
Category: Hikes and Hiking
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A Sardinian Road Trip: Coastal Cliffs and Picturesque Villages
A photographer’s road trip traced the coastal cliffs around the Mediterranean island, a world apart from mainland Italy. Here’s what she saw.
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Canadian National Parks Offer Alternatives to U.S. Parks
Travelers worried about the effects of budget and staffing cuts at U.S. parks can find alternatives to the north. Here are five of the best.
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Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover
Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.
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Rethinking a Trip to Yellowstone or Zion? Here Are 5 State Parks to Visit Instead.
With popular destinations like Yellowstone and Zion hit hard by staffing cuts, nearby state parks offer beauty and majesty with far less uncertainty.
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6 Remote Places for a Volunteer Vacation
The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.
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The Outdoor, Adventurous Side of Majorca, an Island Known for Nightlife
Majorca, in the Mediterranean, is known for its nightlife, but it offers hiking, biking and trail running worth getting up early for.
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Hiking the Cactus to Clouds Route in Palm Springs, Calif.
The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge.
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Take This Quiz to Find the Perfect Trip for You and Your Picky Travel Buddy
You like long hikes, but your travel partner prefers lounging by the pool. Fear not: There’s a vacation you can enjoy together. Let us help you find one.
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Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.
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Visiting Yellowstone in Winter: 5 Things to Do
Forget the summer crowds, exploring wide-open landscapes by ski, snowmobile or snowshoe, and revel in a solitude that few park visitors ever get to experience.
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6 Warm Winter Getaways That Will Lift Your Spirits
Looking to take a break from the cold without traveling too far or spending too much? Here are some sunny, easy-to-reach places to beat the winter blahs.