Tips on how to enjoy the fall foliage that draws a large number of visitors to an already popular Great Smoky Mountains ...

I just returned from a remote wilderness river trip. The trip covered 93 miles of the Salmon River in Idaho over seven days ...

Flickr/DJM Photos Leaf peeping is an essential fall activity. Whether it’s by car or train or on foot, seeing the picturesque ...

Rolling hills with miles of uninterrupted forest make Brown County State Park the perfect family escape for autumn.

Rocky Mountain National Park attracts the crowds, but this underrated state park nearby offers similar experiences in a more ...

When the mountains call, we have no choice but to answer. Explore the roads less traveled in these high-elevation ...

An attack by more than 3,000 firefighters and increased humidity due to lower temperatures has put the 37,000-acre Line fire ...

With beautiful natural surroundings, a historic downtown, interesting museums, and excellent restaurants, Franklin may be ...

Several days of triple-digit temperatures have stoked a wildfire in Southern California that burned so hot it created its own thunderstorm-like weather systems.

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When it comes to outdoor adventure gear, few names are as trusted as REI Co-op, and their Base Camp 4 Tent is a shining example of why. Designed for rugged durability and versatile performance in ...