Winter is not coming, it is already here. You rummage through old sweaters and heavy coats that have been tucked away since last spring. The air is piercing, the ground covered in sheets of snow. There is a frozen hand gripping the United States and you are shivering within its palm. But the grasp of winter cannot cover everything. Below are a few of the best (escape from) winter hikes around the U.S. for your guilty, beach-loving temptations.
While most rail-trails have a characteristic straight and level projection, some do have surprising twists, turns, and elevation gains...
Here, you’ll find some extraordinary rail-trails tucked away in quiet forests that offer colorful spectacles come fall...
Many rail-trails that wind through rural parts of the country can be explored on horseback. Here are some of our favorite equestrian trails...