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Congaree National Park is unlike any other place I’ve hiked. It’s not about dramatic mountain peaks or endless ridgelines. Instead, it’s a park defined by stillness, trees, and water — a swampy lowland forest filled with some of the tallest trees in the eastern U.S., including towering loblolly pines and bald cypress rising out of standing water. And while Congaree isn’t known as a “hiker’s park,” it still offers a unique kind of beauty for those who slow down and look around

While nearby Arches National Park may be the undisputed king of iconic rock formations, Canyonlands has a few gems of its own, with Mesa...

While Joshua Tree is best known for its surreal rock formations and its spiky namesake plant, the park has a surprisingly diverse array...

White Sands National Park’s name isn’t deceiving. The park is just that—vast white sand dunes stretching along the New Mexico horizon....

While it's the towering Saguaro cacti that grab the headlines, Saguaro National Park also offers challenging trails that will give...

There are a few notorious varsity hikes in Acadia—trails with thrilling scrambles, narrow ledges, and jaw-dropping views. The Precipice...

Located in western Texas's Guadalupe Mountains National Park , reaching the highest point in Texas is no small feat. The trail ascends...

At the far end of the road in Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit, the Achenbach Trail leads to the stunning Sperati Point....

Cuyahoga Valley National Park may not be at the top of everyone's National Park bucket list, but if you find yourself in the area, the...

Kilauea Iki is a must-see hike in Volcanoes National Park (VNP), offering a journey through Hawaii’s volcanic history. Traverse a lush...

While the giant Sequoia trees often steal the show, Sequoia National Park is full of lesser-known natural wonders and Moro Rock is one of...

It’s hard to believe that the same national park known for North America’s lowest point is also home to a towering 11,000-foot peak. But...

While the iconic glaciers of North Cascades National Park get most of the spotlight, they often require long, strenuous hikes to reach....

Crater Lake is one of those places that looks too surreal to be real—but it is. The deep blue, mirror-like lake framed by jagged peaks...

Hiking from the South Rim to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up in a single day? Sure, why not! Nicknamed the “Rim to River to...