Yosemite Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, so it is hardly surprising that hiking to the Upper Falls is one of the most dazzling hikes, but we better mention that it is ...

Imagine Yosemite’s El Capitan ... no knife, no trail map, no compass. He knew the path. At the start of the trail, below Likhubula Falls, a pleasant little pounding waterfall, I watched a ...

Nearby, Pu’uka’oku Falls follows closely at 2,756 feet, offering equally breathtaking views of Molokai’s dramatic coastline. Both falls are accessible only by air, boat, or strenuous hikes ... of ...

Lake Tahoe features outstanding hiking and skiing trails ... Located southeast of Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Lakes Basin has five lakes that are easily accessible and surrounded by the ...

Holland America Line has a five-hour, small-group excursion for just 20 guests; you'll search for humpback whales on a safari vessel, then hike on Mendenhall ... Muir as "the Yosemite of the ...

The journey to Whitewater Falls is the perfect appetizer for the main event. Located in the Nantahala National Forest, near the charming mountain town of Cashiers, the drive alone delivers ...

Perhaps most importantly for the savvy Massachusetts explorer, spring break timing means you’ll miss both the summer crowds and the fall foliage enthusiasts who descend upon New England like a plague ...

Along the way, you'll be treated to stunning, almost otherworldly views of the gorge the river has gouged through the ...

America the beautiful is a wonderland for nature lovers and hikers. Although most of the top-rated hikes are on the West Coast and in the Mountain West, the East Coast and even the Deep South and ...