Herb Terns details an idyllic hike through the High Peakness Wilderness, a 16-mile journey that included Bald, Rocky Peak ...

There is plenty to explore in the Debsoneag Lakes Wilderness Arena at the northern end of the 100-Mile Wilderness.

When I moved to Boston 24 years ago, I immersed myself in the White Mountains outdoor community. At the time, I was always ...

Washington's three national parks remain open but unstaffed during the partial federal government shutdown. Here's what that means for the public.

The Timberline Trail is a 40-mile loop around Mount Hood. But if you only have a day, there's still a great variety of hikes to enjoy.

The Boundary Waters first gained protection in 1926 and became a federally protected area in 1978 with the passage of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act. As one of the country's oldest ...

Tasmania's wild places continue to captivate travellers, but experts say it is easy to underestimate how quickly a sunny day ...

Dear Sundog, I have a backcountry permit for a five-day hiking expedition in a national park. The trip required months of planning and preparation, including airfare. Now, with th ...

Outdoors enthusiasts who for months have avoided New Mexico’s southern borderland wilderness after swaths of it were designated military zones this spring now have a way to access the region again — ...

For visitors from beyond state lines, Mount Shasta deserves prime placement on your California itinerary, somewhere between exploring San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and soaking up Southern ...

The summit of San Jacinto Peak stands among California’s most spectacular viewpoints, a 360-degree panorama stretching from desert to distant ocean that costs only the sweat equity required to reach ...