Now is the time of year when I try not to brag too much about how great the weather is. Soon enough, my friends back home in the South will start posting on social media about ice, snow and bitter ...

Last week, I stared out the window at the mountains like a little kid, watching the rain come down. I knew at higher elevations the storm was dumping buckets of snow onto L.A.’s backyard. And I really ...

First Day hikes on New Year’s Day have been a tradition in state and national parks for the last two decades. Designed to promote a healthy start in the new year, these hikes offer families an ...

Where: Whiteoak Canyon/Cedar Run in Shenandoah National Park. Distance from DC:* 96 miles. Length of hike: 8 miles. Difficulty: Strenuous. This loop hike features eight falls—most notably the ...

There’s nothing better than a cold drink with friends after a long hike. From a classic western brewery in Colorado to a mountain tavern in North Carolina, toast your accomplishment at one of these ...