Chattanooga, Tennessee, is one of the best towns for outdoorsy folks, according to Outside magazine. In fact, it’s won Outside’s “Best Towns” contest twice. Mountains, forests, parks, and so much more ...

While ziplining is recognized worldwide today as an adventurous form of recreation, the earliest ziplines were all about practicality. The first known ziplines were used in ancient China to cross ...

Most people will agree that marathons — and even half marathons — are pretty darn long. And then some courses add in massive elevation gain. Those newer to racing events might find a long, hilly ...

Once in a while, a kayaker might have the thrill of being all alone on a remote, pristine lake. And while this scenario has its obvious charms, there’s a lot to be said for the ease and fun of urban ...

Swimming is the perfect way to cool off and relax on hot summer days. In the United States, numerous beaches welcome coast-dwellers looking for a summer swim destination. But what about people in ...

There are 154 national forests in the United States. As of 2015, these forests stretched across 188,336,179 beautiful acres of land. With so many miles of wooded area to explore, it can be hard for ...

Training for a local half-marathon motivates many runners to get out there and put in their miles, no matter if it’s raining or they’re in more of a couch mood. But an even more fabulous training ...

South Carolina’s 8th annual Mountains to Main Street Festival has officially come to a close. The event spanned two weekends of athletic fun, including a triathlon in Seneca, South Carolina, on April ...

Experience a wild world for free at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo. This incredible destination is one of few free zoos in the United States. It’s also one of the country’s oldest zoos, with tons of ...

In 2020, West Virginia’s New River Gorge officially became a national park. Now known as New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, the region is home to awe-inspiring sights and curious historical ...

Do you have a spare $3,000 burning a hole in your pocket? No? Then make sure to plan ahead before taking a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. Over a million people visit the ...

Belladonna, aka deadly nightshade, has given nightshade plants a bad name. While many nightshade species are dangerous for humans to consume, plenty of these sprouts make safe additions to a garden.