After Kevin Silvernale finished thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2016, he was hooked and started devising his own long-distance trail. The 34-year-old Colorado local went on to hike the ...

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Some mountain towns are pretty, and then there are the ones that immediately make your everyday life seem wildly overrated. This one bursts with high-altitude charm, where bold storefronts, muddy ...

Some trails earn their hype the hard way, and this Colorado adventure absolutely understands the assignment. Just a short detour off the highway, the route packs a serious punch, climbing steadily ...

A view of Denver, Colorado with mountains in the distance - Faina Gurevich/Getty Images Hiking down a trail, breathing in fresh air, and taking in outdoor vistas can be the perfect family-bonding ...

Families share the challenges and rewards of thru-hiking America's long trails with toddlers and young children.