The first leap from the top of a waterfall was horrifying. I’m not used to jumping off the equivalent of a four-story building into a river where the roaring water is frothing below, and my brain kept ...

Before we head into the dry season, find time to take this 1.3-mile round-trip hike to Buck Gulch Falls in Novato. It’s perfect for young children, and indeed, with the exception of one person walking ...

Like most people in Colorado, I like to hike. Walking, running and sometimes even climbing the local trails does good things for my head and my heart and so I try to get out as much as I can. This ...

August Broadbent squealed as he plunged his little hands into the tadpole pond at Riverbanks Zoo Thursday morning. “Tadpoles! Tadpoles! Mom, a tadpole!” The 4-year-old yelled as he tried to scoop out ...

What do North Carolina destinations like this breathtaking national forest and the jewel of the Blue Ridge Parkway have in common? They both feature gorgeous waterfalls that remind travelers how ...

Explore this peaceful mountain town where lakes, waterfalls, and scenic trails make for a outdoorsy escape in the heart of northern Georgia.