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Set in the mountains of western North Carolina, the 12,000-acre Linville Gorge Wilderness is part of Pisgah National Forest and sometimes called the "Grand Canyon of the East." The rugged gorge, formed by the Linville River and bordered by…

The epic Pacific Crest Trail stretches from Mexico to Canada, crossing through California, Oregon and Washington on its 2,650-mile journey. The trail draws thousands of hikers and equestrians each year. In Washington, the PCT heads…

Keswick Dam stands at the southern end of 23,800-acre Keswick Reservoir, a narrow man-made lake on the Sacramento River. In addition to swimming, boating and excellent trout fishing, the area is home to several scenic hiking and biking…

Though Colorado's Hanging Lake spans just 1.5 acres, what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in scenery. Tucked between limestone cliffs and surrounded by a lush natural garden of hanging vegetation, the turquoise waters of Hanging…

Springtime in the Great Smoky Mountains is nothing short of spectacular. From late March to mid-May, stunning wildflowers form a colorful carpet in the valleys and mountainsides. Here's a guide finding some of the most spectacular displays.…