The National Park Service isn’t just the 63 big-name parks. Here are national monuments, a lakeshore and two other less crowded alternatives to explore the country’s natural beauty and attractions.
Category: Hikes and Hiking
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Julian Sands’s Remains Identified in California Wilderness
The British actor was reported missing in January after he went hiking alone on a trail on Mount Baldy. Last weekend, after months of intense searches, hikers found human remains in the area.
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88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity.
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In the Dolomites, a 7-Day Trail-Running Adventure
The limestone pinnacles and green meadows of one of the most scenic mountain ranges on earth provide the backdrop to a seven-day adventure in Italy.
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Why 2023 Is the Year of the Long Walk
The 500-mile Camino de Santiago has inspired a host of new treks in places from Canada to Bhutan that let travelers take the slow route. Here, a guide to the new trails.
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A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers
We highlight a selection of paths, overlooks and other sites in several U.S. parks that outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities can enjoy this summer.
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The Best Gear for a Walking Vacation
Whether you’re planning an afternoon walk through city streets, a multiday trek on a pilgrimage route, or something in between, here’s what you’ll need.
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The Best Gear for a Walking Vacation
Whether you’re planning an afternoon walk through city streets, a multiday trek on a pilgrimage route, or something in between, here’s what you’ll need.
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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Custom Vinyl Art, Elevated Picnic Fare and More
What T Magazine’s editors and contributors are eyeing for our own paternal figures, including outdoorsy accessories and psychedelia for all the senses.
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Bears, Binoculars and Bucket-List Birds: A 15-Day Tour in Ecuador
A customized itinerary allowed a group of birders to observe hundreds of species across a range of elevations, all while staying at comfortable eco-lodges.
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Peering Into Volcanoes at Tanzania’s Crater Highlands
Uninterested in the extreme altitudes of Kilimanjaro, a writer opted instead to explore the region’s vast calderas, abundant wildlife and rare forms of lava.
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When the Light, Shadow and Stars Aligned: Standing Where Ansel Adams Stood
The New York Times – Travel:An enigmatic photograph by America’s most famous landscape photographer led to a forensic hunt to identify exactly when and where it was taken.