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Hiking Maine

From mile-high Katahdin, the tallest mountain in Maine, to Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor, where hikers can be among the first on the East Coast to glimpse the rising sun, [...]

Destinations By Guest Contributor April 20, 2017

Top 10 Banff Hikes

Hiking in Banff National Park is exquisite, with untouched beauty, varied views and lots of game. With such a large park, this region only focuses on the hikes close to [...]

Destinations Around Banff By Lynn W April 15, 2017

The Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park is one of the world's most famous mountain parks, and for good reason - it's magnificent. The park is packed full of incredible hiking trails. Here are [...]

Destinations United States By Richard Campbell April 8, 2017

Winter Weekend in Glacier National Park

Experience the wild wilderness, fresh powder and awe-inspiring scenery at Glacier National Park. Named after the slow-moving glaciers that expertly carved the deep valleys, spectacular alpine terrain and prehistoric forest [...]

Destinations Winter By Lynn W March 23, 2017

Jasper Skyline Trail

Being Jaspers highest backpacking trail, the Skyline is a great way to experience the best the Canadian Rockies have to offer. Over 12.4mi of this trail are above tree-line, and [...]

Destinations Jasper National Park By Richard Campbell March 21, 2017

John Muir Trail

Sprawling over 217.5mi through three national parks, the John Muir wilderness and a national monument, the John Muir Trail (or JMT) is one of the most scenic and popular sections [...]

Destinations By Richard Campbell March 20, 2017

Winter Weekend in Yellowstone National Park

Wintertime in Yellowstone National Park is a step back in time. Can you imagine what life was life like when without automobiles? Pay a visit to Yellowstone National Park once [...]

Destinations Winter By Lynn W March 16, 2017

Trek Nepal’s Mustang Region

Only opened to tourists in the 1990s, the Last Forbidden Kingdom, or the Upper Mustang Trail as it is more commonly known, is a wonderful trek for any alpine hiker. [...]

Destinations By Richard Campbell March 11, 2017

Waterfall Ice Climbing on Vancouver Island

Oceanside Ice It is rare indeed when the freezing levels drop below zero in the temperate coastal city of Victoria. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, advertisers for [...]

Destinations By Lynn W March 10, 2017

Winter Weekend in Grand Teton National Park

Covered in a thick blanket of snow, the Grand Teton National Park is an unforgettable winter experience. Want to escape the crowds and discover the Grand Teton winterscape like a [...]