The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, ...

Whether you’re longing for the Austrian Alps, Italian coasts or historic French hilltop towns, these eight easy beginner ...

Mother Nature recently dumped up to a foot and a half of snow onto the San Gabriel Mountains near L.A. Here are three spots ...

A smaller backpack for quick day hikes can be ultralight, holding 15–30 liters, and offer space for simple comforts like your water and a jacket. A larger backpack for overnight trekking should ...