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US National Parks are expensive. You could always go during fee-free days but then you have to deal with crowds. The next best thing? National parks that are always free. Yup. They exist.

Southwest Montana has beautiful landscapes, tiny ski resorts, expansive cross country ski trails, rustic hot springs and so much more. Here’s how to plan a perfect winter trip.

Looking for a good place to put boots on trail? These are the 5 best hikes in Chattanooga, TN (according to folks who have hiked them).

Sedona is a stunning hiking destination. The red dirt, massive canyons, towering rock features, it’s an outdoor playground like no other. But with miles and miles of interconnected trails to choose from in and around the city, how are you supposed to know which are the best hikes in Sedona?
Fortunately, not only do we have personal experience with hiking in Sedona and surrounding (sprawling) Coconino National Forest, we know plenty of other folks who know far more about the area than we do (you know, people who live and work there). So we asked them to share the best Sedona hikes so you can explore the best of the best.

In a press release last month, the Department of the Interior announced some changes to the annual national park pass system, officially known as the America the Beautiful pass. The beneficial changes are few and mostly just bring the pass system into the 21st century, but the majority are distressing at best and potentially harmful at worst. Read on to see what’s changing, including the good, the bad, and the ugly (literally).

Here are some of our favorite warm winter hiking destinations that aren’t typically as cold as the country’s northern regions. In these places, roads don’t close because of snow, there are no microspikes or snowshoes required and you probably won’t freeze your buns off when you stop for a breather.

Local experts to share what they think are the best hikes in LA so you can hit trails practically guaranteed to be the best in the area.

If you’re planning your first trip to explore the desert and/or the American Southwest or your 10th and you want to make it a more enjoyable, comfortable, safe experience, make sure to pack these five things.

Here’s what to wear, how to prepare and what to pack for a canoe camping trip when temps are cool and waterways are quiet.

Spooky season is our favorite time of year here at Terradrift. Halloween is our favorite holiday, we love Dia de los Muertos traditions, and frankly, we embody the spirit of the season year-round. So you know we’re always down for a haunted hike, eerie trail and darkly historic adventure. Fortunately, there are plenty to choose from across the U.S. Here are 10 haunted hikes to get your heart pumping (in all the ways).