Mount Baker Wilderness – Ptarmigan Ridge Trail
Hike the Ptarmigan Ridge Trail in the Mount Baker Wilderness for extraordinary views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan as they dominate the landscape of the surrounding snow capped Cascade range.
Zion National Park – The Narrows
Hike The Narrows in Zion National Park for an epic adventure. Follow the Virgin River as it winds its way through a breathtakingly beautiful gorge. It is a mind-blowing, must-do hike when visiting Zion National Park.
Black Butte Trail – Mt Shasta Wilderness
Stunning views of Mount Shasta prevail on the Mt Shasta Wilderness trail leading to the summit of Black Butte, and the 360-degree views from the top are spectacular. Black Butte also has some hidden, fascinating features. They are only revealed to those who take the journey up.
Crater Lake National Park – Garfield Peak Trail
Hike the Garfield Peak Trail in Crater Lake National Park to get a birds eye view of the stunningly clear blue waters of Crater Lake below. The unique lake filled with snow melt and rainwater sits in the large caldera which formed after Mount Mazama blew its top nearly eight thousand years ago. Mind blown!
North Cascades National Park – Cascade Pass & Sahale Arm
Overflowing with magnificent views and unmatched beauty, North Cascades National Park's Cascade Pass and Sahale Glacier are a must see.
Chesler Park Loop – Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park does not get as much attention as its nearby sister, Arches National Park, but Canyonlands offers some fantastic hiking. The Chesler Park Loop is just such a hike.
Castle Crags Trail to Castle Dome, California
Castle Crags Trail is a fantastic hike starting in pine forest and ending in the rocky goodness between Castle Dome and the Castle Crags.
Hiking in State Parks and Other Municipal Lands
Hiking in state parks and other municipal lands allows us to explore hundreds of miles of trail. In addition, these lands preserve an area’s natural beauty, and safeguard locations, structures, and artifacts of historical significance.
Hiking in National Parks and Other Federal Lands
Hiking in national parks and other federal lands we get a sense of their grandeur. They are treasures to be explored and cherished. On foot, we get to see and experience them up close and personal.
How to Go Hiking – Part 3: Navigation Tools, First Aid, and Emergency Supplies
Part 3 of our "How to Go Hiking" series looks at the hiking navigation tools, first aid supplies, and emergency supplies hikers should carry on the trails.