Intrigued by a trail marker he spotted upstate, a photographer set out to follow a meandering — and little-known — hiking route north from New York City.
Category: Hikes and Hiking
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Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak
Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19.
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Grand Canyon Hiker Found Dead
The 60-year-old from North Carolina was on a multiday backpacking trip. His death was at least the sixth reported inside the Arizona park this month.
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Getting to Know Kenya Through a Local Hiking Club
The author sought an authentic experience, and found it in Lets Drift, “an exuberant Kenyan-centered enterprise” of people living in and near Nairobi.
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Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations
More than 100 people were evacuated after flash flooding in the Havasupai Indian Reservation near Grand Canyon National Park.
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As Older People Stay Fit Longer, More Travel Adventures With Grandkids
With older adults staying fit longer, many are joining their grandchildren on travel adventures like wilderness hikes, bike tours and even bungee jumping.
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Deaths at the Grand Canyon Are on the Rise. Here’s How to Stay Safe.
There have been 11 deaths at Grand Canyon National Park so far this year. We asked hiking experts to share their best recommendations to avoid danger.
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Where to Go in New York’s Adirondack Park to Avoid the Crowds
New York’s Adirondack Park draws more than 12 million visitors each year, but most don’t venture far from the park’s population centers. Here’s where to go to avoid the crowds.
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Getting Off the Beaten Path at 5 National Parks
This summer, escape the crowds at some of the nation’s most popular parks by heading into the backcountry on a day hike.
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Ramdane Touhami Turns His Passion for Mountaineering Into New Pursuits
Ramdane Touhami recently restyled a hotel in the Swiss Alps and opened a hiking supply store in Paris. He says they are only the beginning.
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Dupe Destinations in the Aegean
Between Turkey and Greece, there are plenty of spectacular spots for a seaside vacation. So why not go beyond the usual suspects? Here are five lesser-known choices.
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So Close to Sicily, So Far From the Crowds
Pantelleria is a seductive idyll of mud baths, romantic ruins and secluded swimming coves. It’s also rocky and wind-whipped, making it quieter than its big-sister island next door.