The unsung heroes of the U.S.’s natural landscapes offer up everything from miles of hiking trails to rare wildlife and ...

Georgia may not be the first place you think of if you're looking to check out a waterfall, but this gorgeous state park is a ...

The Allegheny mountains are some of the most stunning surroundings you can find in West Virginia, and one beautiful valley is ...

For some reason, watching a waterfall up close stirs the soul. Maybe it’s the unrelenting force of water crashing down, the ...

Some of the best landscapes in the country aren’t found in the big national parks at all—they’re tucked into... The post Underrated state parks with unreal landscapes appeared first on The Avid ...

If you ask me, hiking in the winter is supremely underrated. If you don’t mind bundling in layers and braving a bit of weather, then you’re almost guaranteed to be rewarded with solitude and scenery.

Sleep on the slopes of Mount Rainier at the historic Paradise Inn. Hit the trails on one of the park’s many hiking routes and explore alpine meadows or hidden waterfalls. Check out classic ...

The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is gaining popularity as a less-crowded alternative to the Great Smoky Mountains. New businesses, including a brewpub and a Filipino restaurant, ...

Explore Franklin Falls near Washington's Snoqualmie Pass. This is a short, family-friendly winter hike through snowy forests ...

In addition to a vineyard, Cuyahoga Valley has another unexpected national park attraction: a 19,000-person outdoor music ...

A second development project at Willamette Falls is gearing up, thanks to a massive infusion of public and private money. Led by former Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, the Willamette Falls Trust has secured ...

High-profile projects at some of Oregon’s most iconic state parks have been put on hold as the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department grapples with a $14 million shortfall. The state agency announced ...