Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Breanna is a freelance adventure travel writer. This article is more than 5 years old. A fearless hiker is standing on an ...

Outdoor Foundation’s Participation Trends Report finds a record 175.8 million participants in various outdoor activities. 57.3% of all Americans aged six and older are getting outdoors. The number one ...

Acadia National Park is one of the most beloved outdoor destinations in the United States, known for its dramatic coastline, ...

Many Americans are rediscovering favorite pastimes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including exploring outdoor areas. Because you can breathe fresh air (so long as you aren't in a crowd) and get away ...

Hocking Hills State Park keeps racking up the honors. The park has the Best Hiking Trail in the nation, as decided by readers in USA TODAY'S 10Best ranking. Hocking Hills State Park, located near ...

If you're planning to hike this summer, experts say to consider bringing a paper map. That’s because hiking organizations and rescuers around the country are seeing an increase in injuries and rescues ...

Battered by Hurricane Ian a year and a half ago, Sanibel Island is working its way back to beloved status. The global vacation destination received a big boost in its recovery efforts on Wednesday.

The Bridge fire has burned almost 55,000 acres in the San Gabriel Mountains. The burn area includes several popular trails, including the Bridge to Nowhere hike. Other popular areas, including ...

Been munching on Christmas cookies or fried latkes for days? Setting a New Year’s resolution to exercise more often? Disappointed no bowl games are scheduled on New Year's Day? Consider a "First Day ...

Devil’s Kettle Trail at Minnesota's Judge C.R. Magney State Park is the best hiking trail in the country, according to the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The two-mile round-trip hike in ...