Anna has been a journalist and science writer for over 20 years. Her work has also appeared in National Geographic, TIME Magazine, AFAR, Smithsonian Magazine, BBC, Outside Magazine, Boston Globe, ...

In the middle of a chilly October night in 2025, my two friends and I suited up at the Cottonwood Creek trailhead and started a trek into the Sangre de Cristo mountains of Colorado. It was a little ...

Author’s note: This mini-guide uses LiDar measurements. This advanced technology is the most accurate means of measuring elevation. The newness of LiDar-reported heights may differ slightly from ...

Whether you're thinking about a hike up a mountain or just seeing it from a distance, these are the best mountains and highest points across the U.S. you should be visiting.

Growing up in California, a morning hike was how I took in the great outdoors, got my heart pumping, cleared my head. But when I moved to New York City a few years ago, that AM ritual went the way of ...

When summer calls, the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas deliver a vibrant blend of hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, and legendary scenic byways. From the winding curves of Scenic 7 to the shaded paths ...

Eric Gilbertson receives funding from The American Alpine Club. In the middle of a chilly October night in 2025, my two friends and I suited up at the Cottonwood Creek trailhead and started a trek ...