Steven Potter is a digital editor at Climbing. He's been flailing on rocks since 2004, has successfully injured (and unsuccessfully rehabbed) nearly every one of his fingers, and holds an MFA in ...

If you’re in the mood to explore nature but aren’t a person who wants to compete with crowded National Park goers, a beautiful state park in your own “backyard” may be the right fit for an outing.

Since its launch in 2010, AllTrails has grown to become one of the most popular apps for outdoor enthusiasts globally, with more than 50 million people now using it. The team behind the AllTrails app ...

Of the top five “most loved” hiking trails in the country, two of them are in California — and one of those is in Yosemite National Park. In Yosemite, Half Dome via the Muir Trail is the fifth “most ...