Find the best places to hike in Hartford County, Connecticut featuring scenic trails, state parks, forests, and family-friendly outdoor adventures.

CROSS PLAINS — Hikers on the portion of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail that runs through this western Dane County village ...

Discover Round Island Run Falls, a quiet Pennsylvania waterfall hidden in Sproul State Forest, offering secluded trails and ...

If there’s one region in the U.S. that can steal my heart without even trying, it’s the Pacific Northwest—and Washington is a huge reason why. There’s just something about those towering evergreens, ...

Columbia Hills Historical State Park is along the Washington-Oregon border on the banks of the Columbia River in southern Washington. This 3,637-acre park allows you to explore the Columbia River ...

Despite living in Eastern Washington since 2008, I know little about the Palouse. I’ve visited Pullman for events at Washington State University, but otherwise, all I know is that the region is home ...

Two years ago, Washington State Parks bureaucrats in Tumwater hatched a plan to address so-called “overcrowding” at Palouse Falls. The plan was to close and relocate the campground to Lyons Ferry, ...

Sometimes a place I’ve briefly visited stays in mind as an ideal location to revisit when hiking season begins. The Salt Creek Falls area was in that category as I had been there a few years ago in ...

Experience the splendor of Silver Falls State Park, located near Silverton, Oregon. This expansive park covers over 9,000 acres and features the iconic Trail of Ten Falls—a 7.8-mile loop that ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. — Washington State's official waterfall continues to draw visitors to Palouse Falls State Park, though safety restrictions now limit access to certain areas. Palouse Falls, ...

Washington State's official waterfall continues to draw visitors to Palouse Falls State Park, though safety restrictions now limit access to certain areas. Palouse Falls, known as "Aput Aput" or ...

Looking forward to long outdoor walks in the warm summer weather? New Hampshire has one of the best trails for a summer hike, according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The annual ...