The Appalachian Trail
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The Appalachian Trail

A State-by-State Guide



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Great Blue Heron Top Ten Scenic Drives

The least-traveled, most spectacular stretches of asphalt in the National Wildlife Refuge system.

Dude-Ranch Ready

Get in touch with your inner cowboy with this, our primer to all things related to dude ranches.

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The new Twist portable espresso maker delivers primo java with little effort.



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Your World—in Pictures

Check out some of the best of our photos from around the world, including mountain pictures, Alaska, Colorado, our national parks, and—to combat the summer swelter—images of autumn.

When to go title
This July

  • Step into Ansel Adam's Wyoming
  • Swim off Pictured Rocks, Michigan
  • Join the Herd in the Masai Mara
  • Get Lost in Ireland's 25,000-acre Killarney Park
  • Avoid the Heat by Heading to Crater Lake
  • Find Nemo in the Great Barrier Reef

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National Parks
Canyonlands & Cataract Canyon

Serene floating, incredible hiking and fast-moving rapids on the Colorado River.

Hiking
Glacier National Park Backpacking

Forget about civilization and visit remote parts of Glacier National Park.

Camping
Yosemite Grand Traverse

Enjoy a nearly 60-mile hiking traverse through the heart of Yosemite.


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Packing Lists
  • When backpacking, compartmentalizing isn't an OCD characteristic; it's your best friend.
  • Birders should get audio clips of bird calls from the American Birding Association to help tease out reluctant avian species while in the field.

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