This coastal town just outside of one of California's biggest cities is a lively yet laid-back escape with charming shops, ...

Hikers have been taking in the natural and scenic splendors of Mount Tamalpais for decades. Many have favorite trails such as Steep Ravine, Cataract Falls or Matt Davis. Apparently, not only locals.

Jim Wilentz and his family wanted to hike the fully reopened Ben Johnson Trail, which winds through the forests of Muir Woods, surrounded by towering Redwoods that filter the mid-morning sunlight.

The Ben Johnson and Bootjack Trails also connect with Muir Woods, leading up into the broader Mount Tamalpais State Park network. These extended options transform a pleasant stroll into a full-day ...

Guided hikes are ... is packed with trails that run through pine forests and prairies. You'll find paths of varying lengths, including a short 1.25-mile jaunt on the John Muir Trail System or ...

In the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, a quiet revolution in outdoor accessibility is taking shape. The NorthWoods Stewardship Center, a 1,500-acre environmental education center in East ...

You've got from sunrise to sunset to explore Muir Woods. Like many places ... Whether you're going on a short hike or all-day trail run, Bay Area weather is notoriously unpredictable.

You can start in Muir Woods, but you’ll need to pay $9.50 for all-day parking. Or, start in downtown Mill Valley, where parking is free — but this adds an extra 2 miles to the hike. I am the Nimitz ...

Wendy Altschuler brought her three sons on a 70-mile hike along California's John Muir Trail. Her oldest son put ... on their back to hike so deep in the woods that they had zero connectivity ...