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Here, rugged rocks and twisty Joshua trees share ... Joshua Tree’s impressive landscape, easy hiking opportunities, and awesome campgrounds make it a perfect park to explore with kids.

It stretches over 2,800 miles across the country, traversing subtropical forests, lush valleys, alpine meadows, and rugged mountain passes. One of the longest hiking-only footpaths in the world ...

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As I went, I passed a few fellow hikers who offered ominous warnings about the conditions ahead: "We sank up to our hips in snow," "Take ... but when hiking through the rugged wilderness of ...

Anyone who has ever tried to hike in snow knows the importance of a great winter hiking boot. First, there’s the slip factor on surfaces that range from deep powder to black ice. Then there’s all that ...

They called N.H. Fish and Game at 6:42 p.m. They reported that without snowshoes or headlamps they were having trouble navigating the trail, which was covered in waist-deep snow, and that their ...

You know what can really ruin that gorgeous view of El Capitan? A twisted ankle. Good hiking shoes will help protect your feet from injuries on the trail and just increase your endurance in general.

There are a handful of pull-off parking areas along either side of the road near the entrances to the more than 5 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. The dirt trails are rugged and extend ...