To extend the analogy, Oberg Mountain Loop is perfect for hikers with a sweet tooth. You know who you are. You don't need to sweat all day for a glimpse of Lake Superior, but you also don't want to ...

National parks get all the attention, but Georgia's state parks offer jaw-dropping scenery without the endless lines and ...

Madras Mountain Views Scenic Bikeway is one of Oregon’s 17 designated bike routes. This central Oregon bikeway takes cyclists through a swift route with views of numerous mountain peaks, expansive ...

Why we love it: The great views on the way up distract you from the climb, and you can easily extend your outing via the mountain’s extensive trail network. When to go: Spring through fall; early ...

The Mountain Loop Highway has been a popular recreation area since the 1930s. This week, the Forest Service and the National Forest Foundation announced the launch of a multi-year initiative to make ...

Many hikes in Marin are available courtesy of easements through private property that offer users continuity on journeys through the hills and valleys. The King Mountain Loop Trail consists almost ...

Oregon’s eighth tallest mountain, a 50-mile-long scarp in the desert, makes for a delightful getaway in fall when the starry nights are crisp and the quaking aspen shiver golden leaves. Just don’t ...

It seems to happen every time I ride this quintessential Central Oregon loop. Just when I think the climbing is over after arriving at Happy Valley, it only becomes increasingly steeper and imposing.

The notoriously rough route to an iconic hike got a makeover. And the full Mountain Loop Highway, with routine repairs, opens Monday. VERLOT — Beyond the closed gate at Barlow Pass along the Mountain ...