Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours’ drive — for every skill level.

Clocking in at less than a mile, this scenic cave hike in North Carolina is kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and an overall ...

Spring is in bloom. Here are our favorite places to frolic through fields of flowers, from the Pacific Northwest to the Appalachian Mountains.

This list includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Historic Sites, National Forest lands, and State Parks.

Broad River Campground in Mooresboro, North Carolina, was just voted the best campground in North America in the 2025 ...

writers called the Blue Ridge Parkway "perhaps North Carolina's most popular highway." Writers suggested the following stops: ...

In a world of beer books that tend to be one and done kind of reads, “Beer Hiking Virginia, North Carolina, and DC” is a ...

From forest paths to scenic beach walks, discover the top spots to reconnect with nature—plus expert tips to help you hike smart and safe.

The West Coast and the Mountain West consistently top the list for best hikes, but you can still find some dreamy vistas on ...

A Minnesota state park and forest hiking trail, both on the North Shore, are in the running to be named the best in the nation. Gooseberry Falls State Park and Devil's Kettle Trail at Judge C.R ...