From winding woodland paths to dramatic cliffside overlooks, Northeast Ohio is home to some of the most scenic hiking trails in the...

Hiking the Plateau Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a peaceful, wooded escape with a bit of everything—rolling terrain,...

Hiking the Squire’s Castle Loop in North Chagrin Reservation is like stepping into a woodland fairy tale with a touch of history—while...

Hiking the Tinkers Creek Gorge Trail in Bedford Reservation offers a scenic journey through one of Northeast Ohio’s most beautiful...

Tucked into the rugged terrain of Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, the Wave Cave is a hidden gem known for its striking sandstone...

The roughly 4-mile loop winds through wooded hills, meadows, and shaded ravines, with about 500 feet of elevation gain spread across gentle terrain and a few short, steep climbs. The trail is well-marked and includes several stream crossings over charming wooden footbridges, which add variety and interest to the hike. A key highlight is the namesake Deer Lick Cave—a shallow sandstone overhang that’s especially striking after rainfall when water trickles down the rock face. Th

Tucked away in Peninsula, Ohio, Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park offers more than a quiet, shaded hike through the woods. It’s a journey into...

Backpacking the Trout Run Valley Loop, also known as the Perry Valley Loop, offers a rewarding escape for backpackers seeking solitude...

The longest cave system in the world with 426 miles of mapped passageways (and counting), Mammoth Cave is truly a world unto itself....

Descending into the Wild Cave Tour of Mammoth Cave National Park is like stepping into the lungs of the Earth itself—each breath filled...

Starting over a thousand years ago, Native Americans journeying through the area now known as Parowan Gap paused to carve intricate...

The Fish Creek Panel, located near Torrey, Utah, is a remarkable collection of ancient rock art comprising both pictographs and...

Visiting the Temple Mountain Pictograph Panel in Utah offers a vivid glimpse into the deep history of the region. Nestled within the...

Jeep Arch, located just outside of Moab, Utah, is a striking natural sandstone formation named for its resemblance to the outline of a...

The Moab Maiden is a fascinating petroglyph etched into a solitary sandstone boulder perched above Kane Springs Creek just outside of...

Deep within the heart of Zion National Park, hidden among towering cliffs and winding canyons, lies one of the most surreal and...

Hiking Crack Canyon in Utah’s San Rafael Swell is a trek through a rugged and beautiful desert landscape shaped by time and the elements....

Tucked away in the depths of Lower Neon Canyon, Golden Cathedral stands as a masterpiece of nature’s artistry, a place where time, water,...

Tucked away in the rugged canyons of eastern Utah, Weavers Caves are a hidden gem that offer a glimpse into the ancient past. The natural...

The hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument isn’t just a walk through the wilderness; it’s an...