To extend the analogy, Oberg Mountain Loop is perfect for hikers with a sweet tooth. You know who you are. You don't need to sweat all day for a glimpse of Lake Superior, but you also don't want to ...

LUTSEN — I’ve been spending the last month monitoring the progress of fall colors in Minnesota, so when I saw that the Lutsen area was reaching its peak last weekend, I was ready to drop everything ...

Madras Mountain Views Scenic Bikeway is one of Oregon’s 17 designated bike routes. This central Oregon bikeway takes cyclists through a swift route with views of numerous mountain peaks, expansive ...

Why we love it: The great views on the way up distract you from the climb, and you can easily extend your outing via the mountain’s extensive trail network. When to go: Spring through fall; early ...

Oregon’s eighth tallest mountain, a 50-mile-long scarp in the desert, makes for a delightful getaway in fall when the starry nights are crisp and the quaking aspen shiver golden leaves. Just don’t ...

Many hikes in Marin are available courtesy of easements through private property that offer users continuity on journeys through the hills and valleys. The King Mountain Loop Trail consists almost ...

It seems to happen every time I ride this quintessential Central Oregon loop. Just when I think the climbing is over after arriving at Happy Valley, it only becomes increasingly steeper and imposing.

National parks get all the attention, but Georgia's state parks offer jaw-dropping scenery without the endless lines and ...

COLVILLE, Wash. — The 3-mile loop trail offers varied terrain with elevation changes that challenge users while providing scenic views of the surrounding area. The trail begins at a trailhead located ...