The Long Point Trail in New River Gorge is a popular 3-mile round-trip hike that winds through forest, wildflowers, and rhododendron...

Hiking the Beauty Mountain Trail in New River Gorge is a short, easy walk that delivers stunning views with minimal effort. Tucked away...

Hiking the Kaymoor Miners Trail in New River Gorge is a short but intense plunge into both natural beauty and industrial history. The...

Hiking the Endless Wall Trail in New River Gorge is an unforgettable blend of rugged Appalachian beauty and jaw-dropping cliffside...

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...

A fantastic day hike through a semi-secluded part of Kentucky's Red River Gorge. Featuring the stunning Star Gap Arch and the elusive...

This is an easy day hike that also makes for a fantastic short overnight backpacking trip, with beautiful cliff views, incredible sunset...

Tucked away within the lush landscapes of Shenandoah National Park lies a hidden gem of American history: Rapidan Camp. Once the rustic...

A much less traveled loop in Shenandoah National Park's South District, the 9.5 mile Rocky Mount & Gap Run Loop offers sweeping panoramas...

An incredible overnight backpacking loop in Red River Gorge offering near 360-degree panoramas from Hanson's Point, arguably the area's...

Featuring some of the largest cave rooms in Mammoth Cave, as well as numerous artifacts left behind by prehistoric Native Americans and...

Journey through the depths of history with the Extended Historic Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park. This immersive experience takes you...

The Violet City Lantern Tour, arguably one of the most intriguing experiences at Mammoth Cave National Park, guides visitors through some...

An excellent overnight or multi-day loop through one of the most scenic areas in Virginia. The route leads hikers to the summit of Mount...

The following is an evolving list of plane crash hikes in the Northeast and Southeast, each with a brief description, location, and links...

A good beginner backpacking loop in the heart of West Virginia's Cranberry Wilderness, one of the largest designated wilderness areas...

An easy-going day hike with a small amount of off trail navigation leading to the wreckage of a US Air Force C-45 that crashed into...

Experience Mammoth Cave as if you've stepped back in time to the 1800s with the Great Onyx Lantern Tour at Mammoth Cave National Park....