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Hiking trails in Chimney Rock Park in the Hickory Nut Gorge area of North Carolina: Hickory Nut Falls, Skyline Trail, Four Seasons Trail, Outcroppings Trail

State legislatures have recently approved for the creation of specialty license plates for the Appalachian Trail. Funds produced from the sale of the plates will be shared with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy for the support and management of the Appalachian Trail. In order for the state to produce the license plates, the ATC needs 1000 paid applications as soon as possible. As of March 11, the ATC has only 362 applications.

Located on Trail Ridge Road at more than 11,500 feet above sea level in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Old Ute Trail is an excellent hike that allows you to enjoy high alpine and tundra scenery without having to do a lot of climbing.

The Cascade Canyon Trail in Grand Teton National Park is often rated as one of the best trails in the United States. If you've ever had the opportunity to hike this gem you would probably concur.

Article on hiking the Appalachian Trail to Grassy Ridge Bald on Roan Mountain along the TN-NC border. This section of the Appalachian Trail is rated as one of the most scenic sections along the entire trail - and can be easily done on a day hike.

The Great Smoky Mountains Association is reporting that Dolly Parton has raised more than $80,000 for the Trails Forever program, an endowment that will fund an additional permanent trail maintenance work crew.

Restoration of Jenny Lake Trails in Grand Teton National Park continues in 2015.

Beautiful Towering Peaks of Backpacking Routes Here are some stunning mountain peaks that are popular backpacking destinations: Asia Mount Everest, Nepal/Tibet: The highest mountain in the world, offering breathtaking views and challenging treks. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: Africa's highest peak, with a variety of routes and stunning ecosystems. Annapurna Circuit, Nepal: A challenging trek that rewards hikers with panoramic views of the Annapurna range. Mount Fuji, Japan: A sacred mountain with a well-marked trail and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Europe Mont Blanc, France/Italy/Switzerland: The highest mountain in the Alps, offering challenging climbs and stunning scenery. Matterhorn, Switzerland: A iconic peak with a distinctive pyramidal shape, popular for climbing and hiking. Eiger, Switzerland: A challenging peak known for its north face, a popular destination for experienced climbers. Ben Nevis, Scotland: The highest mountain in the British Isles, offering a variety of routes and stunning views. North America Denali, Alaska: The highest mountain in North America, with a challenging climb and stunning wilderness. Mount Whitney, California: The highest mountain in the contiguous United States, offering a variety of routes and stunning views. Mount Rainier, Washington: A volcano with a glacier-covered summit, offering challenging climbs and stunning scenery. Teton Range, Wyoming: A range of dramatic peaks, offering a variety of hiking and climbing routes. South America Aconcagua, Argentina: The highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, offering a challenging climb and stunning views. Huascarán, Peru: The highest mountain in Peru, with a variety of routes and stunning scenery. Cerro Torre, Argentina/Chile: A challenging peak known for its steep walls and technical climbs. Chimborazo, Ecuador: The highest mountain measured from the Earth's center, offering a challenging climb and stunning views. These are just a few examples of the many beautiful to

After a long day on the trail, some/lots/most/all hikers like to kick back with a nice cold beer, preferably a craft or microbrew. The good people over at Blue Ridge Outdoors recently developed the Southern Appalachian Beer Guide to point us in the right direction after we step off the trail.

With nearly 360 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is an absolute hiker's paradise. Trails range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain peak climbs. Check out my hike reports & photos from the Keyhole on Longs Peak, The Loch, Odessa Lake, the Old Ute Trail, Sky Pond and Bluebird Lake.

Yes, there is a National Park above Mammoth Cave. The longest cave system in the world provides for many hiking opportunites above ground, including the Sand Cave Trail, Sloan's Crossing, Green River Bluffs, Heritage Trail, Sal Hollow, Collie Ridge, and Turnhole Bend.

The Meigs Creek Trail offers solitude in the heart of the Smokies.

Machu Picchu, Peru, or the Lost City of the Incas, is one of the world's most iconic and mysterious places. This ancient, abandoned Incan city sits high in the Andes Mountains, and was unknown to the outside world until 1911. Today, Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a popular and challenging tourist destination. Leading up the mountains to Machu Picchu, through stunning deserts and past raging rivers, is the Inca Trail, one of the top classic hikes in the entire world.

Overview of all the hiking trails in the Big Frog Wilderness and the Cohutta Wilderness along the Georgia-Tennessee border near Chattanooga.

A comprehensive list of the hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, including Old Rag Mountain, Stony Man, Whiteoak Canyon, Hawksbill Mountain, and Overall Run Falls.

The highway is gone - taking it's place is a tunnel. The Gap is being restored to the way it was when Daniel Boone crossed it. Hiking trail info for Cumberland Gap National Historic Park: Hensley Settlement, White Rocks, Sand Cave, Tri-State Peak, Skylight Cave.

Considered by many to be "America's Favorite Drive", the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Along its route, the Parkway offers numerous hiking opportunities, including trails that lead to outstanding panoramic vantage points, or spectacular waterfalls.

Overview of the hiking trails in the Big South Fork National Recreation Area along the Kentucky-Tennessee border. Includes Slave Falls, Sunset Overlook, Angel Falls Rapids, Yahoo Falls Loop, Bear Creek Overlook, and Split Bow Arch.

Love the arts? Get your camera ready to embark on an art trail unlike any other.

List of several trails in the Southern Appalachians that hikers may not have heard of - each of which falls within nationally designated Wilderness Areas.

The trail to Bluebird Lake begins out of the fairly remote Wild Basin area in the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park. You'll see several waterfalls, wildflowers, as well as the awesome devastation left behind by the 1978 Ouzel Fire before reaching the incredibly beautiful alpine lake situated at more than 11,000 feet.