The park straddles Niigata, Fukushima, Gunma and Tochigi prefectures. Hiking season runs until October 15. This year's opening ceremony took place on Friday in Niigata's Uonuma City.

Planning an adventure through Alaska might begin with the biggest hits: Juneau, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park, or Fairbanks ... glacial hiking, ice climbing, paddleboarding, dog ...

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Trails are accessible 24/7 and free for all visitors. For more information about hiking trails, visit the National Park Service website.

MEDINA, Ohio -- The Medina County Park District has scheduled a variety of special programs and activities for the month of June. Parks aren’t just for hiking; try something new this summer!

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Mountain vistas don't get much more sublime than this. We've been climbing toward Urriellu refuge, at the heart of the Picos de Europa ranges, for four hours when I pause to take it all in.