These old and new paths encourage you to explore gorgeous landscapes and seascapes, and reflect on centuries past.

Keep an eye out for hidden fairy houses on this little known hiking path in Rhode Island that's short, sweet, and family-friendly (dogs included).

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While some Long Islanders will be spending the ... arrive by at least 9:45 a.m. so that we can organize hiking groups if necessary. The trail is relatively flat, with a few slight inclines.

Hiking in the winter doesn't have to mean trudging through snow. You just have to find some low-elevation hikes to take ...

Slow down from the holiday rush and rediscover the beauty of nature with a hike to the top of a Long Island preserve where you can spot the city skyline on a clear day and even encounter a Nigerian ...

Only one state park in Texas features its very own island. See it for yourself at this outdoor paradise for year-round fun ...

On a clear day, you can spot Catalina Island ... You’re hiking uphill the whole time. Halfway up, long switchbacks require serious leg work as the trail zigzags toward the saddle at 7,500 ...

In my late 50s, I discovered long-distance hiking – and woke up to a new life infused with the rhythms of nature.

Load up the 4x4 and make the most of the long weekend, with these destinations within striking distance of capital cities ...

From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, these are BBC journalists' top ...