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Just minutes from the edge of Tucson, you can find campgrounds that are equal or better than the best you’ll find in some states. The desert and nearby mountains provide outstanding scenery, and the birds and other wildlife are surprisingly abundant. The different elevations found around Tucson also create opportunities for a diverse range of […]

Vancouver Island is home to mountains, glaciers, lakes, forests of centuries-old trees, and hundreds of kilometers of coastline. The hiking opportunities here range from multi-day coastal treks to full-day summit hikes and peaceful walks through meadows and valleys. Along the rugged west coast of the island, you’ll find life-changing hikes, like the West Coast Trail […]

Lying off the southeastern tip of the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands encompass one of the world’s largest coral reef systems, earning the islands a reputation as a premier dive destination. Exquisite white-sand beaches fringe this necklace of about 40 islands, where water sports, nature trails, iguana reserves, underground caves, and dazzling seascapes are the […]

New Hampshire’s White Mountains offer more than magnificent scenery and popular tourist attractions. They are among the nation’s most loved places to hike and climb. On its way from Maine to Georgia, the Appalachian Trail crosses the state along the ridgelines of the Presidential and Franconia ranges, over the summit of Mt. Washington (the highest peak in the Northeast), and through a […]

France has a striking diversity of landscapes, from the snowcapped peak of Mont Blanc to the deep blue seas of the Mediterranean. Every region offers inspiring hikes, with trails ranging from easy to advanced, that are sure to impress. Be awed by the alpine scenery in the Chamonix Valley while hiking past glaciers and wildflowers. Amble the […]

Following the state’s highest ridgelines from the northern border with Canada to the Massachusetts state line in the south, Vermont’s Long Trail is America’s oldest long distance hiking trail. But day hikers can enjoy segments of the trail, and use the miles of well-maintained side trails to reach the more than 40 summits the Long Trail connects. Because the Long Trail […]

Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is a beautiful area of mountains and valleys, known for inspiring lookouts and high waterfalls. Many of the trails in the park are relatively short, although often steep and intense, and lead to astounding views or impressive natural features. The most famous trail is the Appalachian Trail that runs through the park, extending from Maine to Georgia in […]