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Stumpy Lake Loop is a flat, easy trail around a cypress-ringed lake in the middle of Virginia Beach — a quiet, family-friendly spot for walking, kayaking, and fishing. The path winds through shady forest with the dark water and bald cypress knees just off the trail, and the lake itself is open for p...

The Ellis Cove Loop is one of the most beloved local hikes in Olympia, Washington — a peaceful walk through 314 acres of old-growth forest at Squaxin Park (formerly known as Priest Point Park) with beach access along the shores of Budd Inlet , the southernmost reach of Puget Sound. Just 5 minutes fr...

Voice of America MetroPark is a 435-acre year-round outdoor destination in West Chester Township, Ohio — about 25 minutes north of downtown Cincinnati. Anchored by a 35-acre stocked lake and crisscrossed by paved and natural trails, it's one of the most popular parks in the Butler County MetroParks ...

The Earthquake Fault Trail in Mammoth Lakes, California is one of the more unusual short hikes in the Eastern Sierra — a family-friendly loop that lets you walk right up to the edge of a 60-foot-deep volcanic fissure carved into the hardened lava flows of Mammoth Mountain . At just a short flat loop...

Hahns Peak is one of the most iconic landmarks in northern Colorado — a bald 10,839-foot summit rising unmistakably from the high plateau north of Steamboat Springs, visible for miles across Routt County. At the top sits a historic fire lookout tower with sweeping panoramic views over Steamboat Lake...

The Maloit Park Loop is one of the best easy hikes near Vail, Colorado — a 1.5-mile loop through pine and aspen forest along the banks of Cross Creek , just outside the historic mountain town of Minturn . Under 20 minutes from Vail Village, it's the perfect low-effort escape for families, casual hik...

Bridge Island Campground is one of the best-kept secrets of Steamboat Lake State Park in northwestern Colorado — a small, walk-in tent-only campground set on a peninsula/island connected to the mainland by a short footbridge. If you want the beauty and amenities of Steamboat Lake State Park without ...

The Hayfield & Ursa Way Loop is a short, family-friendly hike in Bennington, Vermont — at just under 1.6 miles with about 475 feet of elevation gain, it packs a meaningful bit of climbing and a lake view into a route that most hikers can finish in under an hour. It's the kind of trail that locals kn...

Mosquito Flats is one of the most scenic eastern gateways to the Sierra Nevada, offering breathtaking views and lush alpine scenery. This high-elevation adventure requires visitors to come well-prepared with water, sun protection such as a hat, and insect repellent to ward off mosquitoes. During ear...

Pico Peak (pronounced "pike-o" ) is a 3,957-foot mountain in Killington, Vermont, sitting in the heart of Rutland County and the famous Green Mountains . Often overshadowed by its bigger neighbor Killington Peak (4,229 ft) just to the south, Pico is one of the more rewarding mid-distance hikes in ce...

Lafayette Place Campground is the heart of Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire's White Mountains — a 97-site, wooded tent campground that doubles as the most convenient basecamp for hiking, biking, swimming, and sightseeing in one of New England's most iconic natural areas. From your tent, y...

Tucked into the San Gabriel Mountains above the small mountain town of Wrightwood, California , the Acorn Trail to Pine Mountain is one of the most demanding day hikes in Angeles National Forest . The route gains nearly 3,900 feet in under 5 miles one-way — a relentless, sustained climb that rewards...

The Three T's Trail is one of the most ambitious day hikes in Southern California — a 15.7-mile loop that summits three named peaks in the Mt. Baldy area of Angeles National Forest while gaining over 5,000 vertical feet . The "Three T's" refer to Telegraph Peak (8,985 ft), Thunder Mountain (8,587 ft...

The Skyway Fishing Pier State Park in Palmetto, Florida, is one of the most unique fishing destinations in the United States — the world's longest fishing pier , built from the remnants of the original Sunshine Skyway Bridge . After the original bridge was struck by a freighter in 1980 and partially...

Tucked just off Highway 89 near Page, Arizona , the Beehive Trail is one of the best-kept secrets in the slot canyon country south of the Utah border. The short loop weaves through a surreal landscape of beehive-shaped sandstone formations — perfectly rounded, striped domes that look like something ...

One of the many Greenway trails in Chapel Hill. Dog friendly but no stations with bags or trash cans; so, come prepared with your own if you bring the dogs along! Its mostly shaded with the initial stretch from Eastgate Crossing shopping area being out in the open. The full trail is concrete keeping...