He survives two days of wretched downpours and is rewarded with ‘9 incredible miles’ along Crater Lake in Oregon.
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Hiking: Tackling the High Sierra on the Pacific Crest Trail
Monochromatic and seriously challenging, this section of the trail rewards the hiker with million-dollar views.
Some hiccups on Maine native’s cross-country hike – but she delivers a message
Deirdre Fournier started hiking the American Discovery Trail in April to raise awareness of domestic violence.
It’s Worth the Trip: White Mountains’ Boulder Loop Trail has it all
It’s easy to get to, challenging but not too challenging, and the views are awesome.
Hiking: Craving solitude and the beauty of nature? Have we got the spot for you
Deboullie Public Lands unit in Aroostook isn’t easy to reach, but that’s probably why you’ll have it to yourself.
Trail maintenance with a new twist, many new twists, on Mount Katahdin
The rerouting of severely eroded trails on the state’s tallest mountain will soften grades, add switchbacks and stone features, and make for more enduring trails.
Hiking: Lovely moonrise, sweet sunset, brilliant stars and at one with John Muir
Carey Kish continues on his Pacific Crest adventure. Join him at Muir Pass in California.
Hiking: Heald and Bradley Ponds Reserve offers ponds, peaks and views of the Whites
Overseen by the Greater Lovell Land Trust, the 800-acre reserve is crisscrossed by a network of connecting trails.
In hiking adventures, make new friends but keep the old
Camden Hills State Park is an old favorite, but it hasn’t lost one speck of its luster.
Hiking: Columnist reaches the halfway point on his Pacific Crest Trail trek
These are the glory days of the hike.