Illinois has much more to see than just Chicago. In fact, there's plenty of nature to explore including this quiet state park ...

The Marmot Limelight Ultralight three person tent now boasts a carry weight that's roughly half the weight of the original ...

Managed by the USDA Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest offers opportunities for camping ... In addition to bike trails, backpacking, boating, and other watersports, Lake of the Ozarks State Park ...

The best way to experience these wild and beautiful mountains is with a backpacking trip ... east of Klamath Falls in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Highlighted by pearl-white rock formations ...

With its wild mountains, deep green valleys and unshakeable mysticism, Snowdonia National Park has to be one of the finest parts of the UK, and this walk – the 83-mile Snowdonia Slate Trail – is the ...

Welcome to Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area, the Midwest’s best-kept secret since ... not an apocalyptic way). Shawnee National Forest: Where “roughing it” means forgetting to bring your memory foam ...

One of the least known (and visited) national parks, Congaree was established in 2003 to protect that largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest ... for those backpack-camping the park ...

The falls are a reminder that sometimes the best experiences are the ones that aren ... To make the most of your visit, consider spending a night camping in Shawnee National Forest. The forest offers ...

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“America’s best idea,” quipped ... you’re on your own, with backpack and camping gear, obliged to pack in what you need and carry out your refuse. Isle Royale National Park is a remote ...

For all the thrill seekers and explorers out there, hiking and backpacking are some of the best activities that ... of the highlights within the various national parks around the country.