In honor of Cheryl Strayed’s famous 1,100-mile trek, AFAR highlights 10 more. — -- intro: With the national release today of "Wild," a biopic starring Reese Witherspoon about author Cheryl ...

John Muir once said that "of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt," and that's exactly what nature and outdoor enthusiasts love doing. Like living postcards, America's most ...

If your resolve for maintaining New Year’s fitness resolutions tends to evaporate prematurely, try throwing spellbinding views and incredible wildlife encounters into the mix — by embarking on an ...

There are 193 million acres of national-forest land in this country, with at least one national forest or national grassland unit in all but eight states. And yet the vast majority of us tend to ...

Whether you are a seasoned hiker or thinking about hitting the trails for the first time this summer, there is no time like the present. The United States is home to thousands of glorious trails that ...