String lights are a creative way to add a unique dash of ambiance and atmosphere to your backyard. Although hanging them from trees is perhaps the most straightforward method, it's completely possible (not to mention easy) to hang these stylish lights up without using any trees at all. Here is everything you need to know to hang backyard strin...

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Who needs snow when you have the wondrous beauty of cascading water? These 5 waterfall hikes around Portland are breathtaking beauties.

By no means an exhaustive list, here are 11 hikes across the country that simply have to be on your radar -- from the rolling mountains of the southeast, to the jagged peaks of the west, to the canyons, waterfalls, and old-growth forests of the Pacific Coast. Happy trails!

Veer off the beaten path and head right up the Maine Coast, take U.S. Route 1 between Portland and Bar Harbor.

Whether you’re car camping or going on a long backpacking trip, here are a few ways to elevate your food game during your next trip.

Taking a gap year to backpack abroad is an idea that just about every young person toys with at one point or another. Here's how to do it the right way.

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#Vanlife is all the rage these days. First coined by photographer Foster Huntington in 2011, this catchy hashtag caught on quickly and has since been used by well over two million people. Although van camping is recently somewhat trendy, with brand-new tricked-out rigs or stylish retro rides found at campgrounds across the country, the concept...

With wet weather, Bay Area waterfalls are finally raging again. Here, 5 waterfall hikes around San Francisco to explore this winter.

A snowy hike is the perfect fix when winter makes you feel stir-crazy. Here, our picks for perfect places to snowshoe near Seattle.

Widely considered the most magical place in Northern Wisconsin the Apostle Islands ice caves, are spectacular for winter exploration.

Winter is a time when leafless trees unveil sweeping views along many of North Georgia's trails. Here are 6 scenic Georgia vistas that will leave you in awe.

From cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to winter camping, these Minnesota state parks offer plenty to see and do in the winter months.