The Santa Barbara County chaparral shrublands form my best-loved hiking region, also called Los Padres National Forest. However, the much higher “alpine” areas also summon the soul to breathe free ...

Close to the shore of the dazzling Adirondack favorite, Lake George, Shelving Rock Mountain is a relatively short day hike that rewards with breathtaking views of the water from above. At just a ...

Golfers and hikers have much in common. Walking is key in their respective sports. Golfers who play nine holes and hikers who travel nine miles must haul equipment with them. Both groups watch the ...

The slopes of deep green pines and the high peaks of the Adirondacks are less than a two-hour drive from the Hudson Valley and Catskills region, but offer a dramatically different landscape. These ...