Of all the challenging long-distance thru-hikes in the U.S., few are as difficult as the John Muir Trail. Though hiking trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail are just as ...

The secretary of the interior toured a geological wonder near Palm Springs last year that directly led to the creation of California's new national monument.

Horseback riders will see sandstone bluffs, waterfalls, and even dense forests on their seemingly unending trail ride. Many of the popular trails include the John Muir Trail which offers amazing ...

If you don't want to hike up the often slippery Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada falls, you can always take the John Muir Trail, which features vantage points of the falls, as well as fantastic ...