Not all nature lovers are created equal. Some of us prefer easy hiking trails with pretty wildflowers, gentle streams, and ...

Montana gets quite a bit of attention for its towering natural wonders, but there’s also plenty going on beneath the surface ...

This claustrophobic hike in New Mexico leads through a narrow slot canyon. Between the towering rock walls and tight squeeze, ...

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Reservations are open to only 75 people a day at Fiery Furnace, a natural labyrinth of red rock, slot canyons and towering arches in Arches National Park. (Blake Snow) “Is that the trail?” I asked ...

If you’re looking to escape the city and explore nature, Southern California’s state parks offer some of the best hiking ...

For those who want to ease into slot canyon hiking — or simply leave the logistics to someone else — guided trips offer an excellent alternative. Companies like Utah Canyon Outdoors and Wildland ...

(CNN) — At first glance, the desert landscape of Southern Utah seems like a sweeping, sun-baked canvas — wide open and endless. But tucked deep within its sandstone folds are narrow slivers of magic: ...