#hiking

#hiking

A patchwork quilt of rustic reds, fiery oranges, and bright golds stretch endlessly into the horizon. From my perch atop Castle Rock, the lake sparkles, dotted with a smattering of foliage-cloaked islands. The autumn air is crisp and refreshing in one of my favorite places to explore this time of year; Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. The tiny hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake might be small, but it delivers big on beauty.

"Kodachrome is known for its 67 monolithic spires that vary in shape, size, and color, and we have 15 miles of hiking trails with trail lengths varying from 0.5 miles to nine miles," park manager Brandon Baugh tells Travel + Leisure. So instead of hoodoos, like the ones you'll see in Bryce Canyon, the park features those aforementioned sandstone spires, or sedimentary pipes, and they range from six to 160 feet tall.

Hiking Switzerland's alpine cheese trails offers a journey through stunning landscapes, connecting travelers with traditional cheesemakers and local dairies that preserve centuries-old traditions.

The S11 Pro is a compact 12-in-1 multitool designed for outdoor use, weighing only 2.9 oz and featuring essential tools for hiking and camping.

At Cotoni-Coast Dairies, a newly developed trail system spans nearly nine miles and is designed for hiking and mountain biking, showcasing the area's natural beauty.

A hiker lost his balance and fell 25 feet into a rocky pool while crossing a slippery part of Big Falls, a popular waterfall in California.

"Each month that goes by without a real construction timeline, lives are put at risk," a train union representative said.

While summer weather draws more walkers to Ireland’s trails, many may not realize that simply wearing proper footwear and having a charged phone isn't enough for safety.

The elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park are a major attraction during winter as they come ashore to mate and raise their young. This beach offers sightings of other wildlife including whales and sea birds year-round.

Liechtenstein's hiking trail, the Liechtenstein Trail, is a 47-mile route that winds through 11 municipalities, showcasing the secluded landscape between Switzerland and Austria.

The tradition started in 1993, when founder and current chairman John B. Quinn, a devoted triathlete, took 15 legal analysts on a backpacking trip through Utah's Coyote Gulch.

Thick white cloud hangs outside the windows of Rifugio Segantini, a mountain hut 2,373 metres up in the Italian Alps. But it is shifting, revealing glimpses of the majestic Brenta Dolomites before us: a patch of snow here, a craggy peak there.

The Methuselah Trail winds through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest at over 10,000 feet in California's White Mountains, home to trees dating back nearly five millennia.

Rocky Mountain National Park is easy to access for a day trip from Denver, requiring timed-entry reservations in the busy summer months.

Handheld GPS units are designed for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping, featuring large displays, long battery life, and durable construction for rugged environments.

The REI 4th of July Sale features discounted travel clothes, hiking shoes, and camping gear, ideal for preparing for outdoor adventures, whether solo or with others.

"Corsica has always been fiercely protective of its unique identity, enduring many epochs of occupation and struggling for independence while honing its own culture and cuisine."

While the Lost Mine Trail is one of 80 trails in Big Bend National Park, it stands out for its immediate access to stunning views of the Chisos Mountains.

Stretching from Richmond to Castro Valley, the nearly 60-year-old East Bay Skyline Trail covers over 30 miles of some of the most gorgeous landscapes in the Bay Area.