Hiking - Stories

Adventurous Hikes along the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway

Published on Aug 19, 2008

The Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway is not just a fantastic drive filled with Wild West lore, towering granite pinnacles, inspiring rock-carved art, and incredible limestone cave formations; it also offers some of the best hiking opportunities in South Dakota. Come spend a day exploring the fabled Black Hills, where bison roam free and the Old West is very much alive.

A Trail for Everyone on the Nebo Loop

Published on Aug 19, 2008

Go hiking on the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway in Utah and find adventure at every turn. If you’re looking for a challenge, gear up to bag Nebo Summit—the highest peak in the Wasatch Mountains at 11,928 feet. For those less inclined toward treacherous footing and intense physical exertion, there are plenty of shorter, less rigorous hikes in the beautiful Uinta Forest near Mt. Nebo.

Breathtaking Hikes along the Logan Canyon Scenic Byway

Published on Aug 19, 2008

Meandering through the alpine wilderness of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Logan Canyon offers many moderate day hikes for nature-lovers looking for a brief escape from everyday life.

Discover New Heights on the Chinook Scenic Byway

Published on Aug 19, 2004 in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

Enjoy hiking? Then you will revel in the plethora and variety of trails along the Chinook Scenic Byway in Washington. Spectacular scenery awaits you with the byway’s every twist and turn, and every stop offers a new trail to tread. Choose from a variety of grades and lengths for the perfect hike!

Hike Arroyo Seco and Escape the Urban Landscape

Published on Jul 15, 2004 in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

Take a break from a fast-paced, urban lifestyle to hike the Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway corridor from the City of Los Angeles to the top of Mount Wilson along public lands.

Hike the Yearling Trail on the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway

Published on Sep 23, 2010 in Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature and Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun

Looking for a hiking trail with a cultural twist? Try the Yearling Trail on the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway.

Hike Through Civil War History on the Washington Heritage Trail

Published on Feb 9, 2011 in Get Fit! Get Active: Walking Tours and The American Civil War

Remember the region's violent past and enjoy exercise in the great outdoors while you explore over 30 miles of beautiful hiking trails near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

Hiking on America's Byways

Published on Sep 22, 2003

Some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on America's Byways can only be truly appreciated on foot. Witness the countryside the way it should be seen--up close and personal!

Hiking the Highland Scenic Highway

Published on Aug 19, 2008

Uncomplicated and enjoyable, hiking is a pastime you can do almost anywhere. A day trip away from West Virginia’s capital of Charleston, or a short drive from Virginia's transportation hub of Roanoke, get out and have some fun along the Highland Scenic Highway.

Hiking "The Whites"

Published on Oct 31, 2008

Encompassing the White Mountain Trail and Kancamagus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire, the White Mountains are known for royal snow-capped mountain peaks, extraordinary rock formations, cascading waterfalls, and hushed valleys. Come enjoy the area’s rich geographical and historical past as you hike "The Whites."

Hiking Yosemite on Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road

Published on Nov 20, 2009

Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road takes you on a potentially epic journey through the nation's first federally protected area. Traveling through the home of the largest living beings, the tallest exposed chunk of granite, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, a trip down this byway should reside near the top of every traveler's must-do list.

Pacific Crest Trail

Published on May 20, 2005

It's a unique vacation that begins in a Mexican desert at its hottest and ends smack-dab in the middle of a Canadian winter, but those who travel the Pacific Crest Trail take pride in their uniqueness. A thru-hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail learns a new reckoning for time, distance, and even neglected hygiene while making the 2,650-mile journey through twenty-four national parks, thirty-three wildernesses, and six out of the seven climate zones in North America. The word "epic" gets thrown around a lot these days, but the Pacific Crest Trail earns the distinction.

Short and Exciting Day Hikes on the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway

Published on Oct 31, 2008 in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

At 11,000 feet above sea level, Mt. Hood, the highest mountain in Oregon, towers over the surrounding trees and lakes of the Mt. Hood National Forest. Take a day-hike along the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway and view this snow-covered, dormant volcano in all its frozen majesty.

Take a World-class Hike on the Top of the Rockies

Published on Sep 30, 2010 in Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature

As summer temperatures spike, escape the heat with a trip to the heart of the Rocky Mountains on the Top of the Rockies byway in Colorado. Many world-class trails lie just off the byway, bringing you closer to colorful wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, trickling springs, dense forests, and the majestic Rocky Mountains.

The Appalachian Trail

Published on Feb 15, 2007

America's Byways take you to some of the best hiking trails across the nation, including the greatest of them all, the Appalachian Trail. As you begin the ambitious journey, you'll wind your way across 2,160 miles of the East's most impressive terrain.

Uplifting Paths to Adventure on the Mountains to Sound Greenway

Published on Aug 19, 2004 in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul, Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

Paths to unknown adventures await you just minutes from the Seattle suburbs. Get away from the busy city and discover hundreds of miles of trails starting on or near the Mountains to Sound Greenway.