Fun fact: The Pine Ridge is a 100-mile-long escarpment of sandstone bluffs and the main geologic feature of northwest ...

Situated in a storied valley amid the Ozark Mountains is a coveted hidden gem for peaceful hikes, paddling excursions, and ...

When it comes to the natural scenery of the United States, the beauty of North Dakota is rarely mentioned. The state features ...

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As summer approaches, travelers looking for unique and less crowded destinations in the Midwest have plenty of options.

In the 2025 summer awards, ranking seasonal attractions like state parks, outdoor concert venues and vacation destinations across the country, the Ripley Falls Trail placed sixth in the hiking ...

Researchers scoured the outdoor enthusiast website, AllTrails, to compile a list of 5702 hiking trails. They then analyzed each trail based on three factors—the number of reviews, its average ...

In 1986 a resident of Eldon, Missouri, called the newly created Rails to Trails Conservancy to ask what it would take to turn ...

Several lookout points give you different perspectives of the falls framed by ancient rock formations carved by time. Pattison State Park itself is a natural sanctuary, offering hiking trails ...

The company also ranked the top five most popular hikes in the U.S., and the most crowded trail for 2024 was located in Montana. A visit to a National Park or local hiking trail can bring peace ...