Hiking in the winter doesn't have to mean trudging through snow. You just have to find some low-elevation hikes to take instead. Here are a few ideas.

Simple, snow-dusted beauty and ancient rock formations come to life on this quiet, overlooked trail in Central Washington.

The undeniable highlight of this trail is the beautiful Desoto Falls. Seeing its cascading waters tumble 104 feet down the ...

An experienced hiker who became the first woman to complete Ireland’s ‘County High Point’ challenge – climbing 26 mountains ...

This cozy Italian resort is ideal for the more seasoned skier/traveler who wants quality over extreme ski experiences and the ...

Our mountaineering expert provides a step-by-step guide on how to put crampons on for your winter walking and alpine ...

Searching for a family-friendly destination great for both snowy winter activities and warm summer adventure? You can't beat this mountain escape in France.

The first choice to make when looking for the best women’s hiking boots is whether you want to go for leather or fabric. In an ideal world, we’d recommend owning a pair of eac ...

Canada is known for its diverse landscapes that include vast forests, mountainous regions, prairies and even an Arctic tundra ...

The team behind Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa have opened a new, extremely remote hotel in the north of the ...

You can also have a national-park experience for free another way, by visiting one of the 20 national parks that don’t charge an entrance fee ever. Come and go as you please without dropping a dime.

Droughts are a fact in California. So is legal fighting over water — and the threat of wildfire. These challenges do not ...