Even though Florida is the flattest US state, at least one of its state parks is a near-perfect replica of the famous Blue Ridge Mountains ...

Some people believe they've seen mountain lions, or cougars, in the South Bend region over the years. But could they be like sightings of Bigfoot?

Southern beach towns will always be a tried-and-true getaway, but if you're looking to mix things up, maybe it’s time to swap ...

Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) continues to preserve land for public access in Ashe County, and recently completed the purchase of 32 acres on the northern slope of Mount Jefferson that will be added to ...

Eastern U.S. Odyssey The Appalachian Trail, stretching over 2,100 miles from Georgia to Maine, is an iconic destination for long-distance hikers. This trail is a rite of passage for many adventurers, ...

Fifty years ago, during Snowshoe Mountain Resort’s first ski season, it took more than four hours to make the drive from ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Some of the best views of the Big Sur coastline are found at the Point Sur Lightstation, a fully preserved turn-of-the-century lighthouse just north of Andrew Molera State Park.

A snowy Presidents Day weekend led to road closures, crashes and traffic jams throughout the Interstate 70 mountain corridor ...

The Yellowhammer State didn’t earn the moniker Alabama the Beautiful for nothing. From white-sand beaches to majestic ...

Several long-distance through hikes navigate across high-country ridges and into lush meadows in the U.S. The most well-known ...

Off U.S. Route 1 south of Presque Isle on Echo Lake ... Cash or check only, no credit cards accepted. Aroostook State Park offers excellent maintained trails for classical cross-country skiing and ...

For those seeking something different, the Green Mountain Trail in the Overberg ... each offering a taste of local hospitality. The Dolphin Trail in the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route ...