Between Wind and Stone: Walking the Hopi Homelands at Homolovi State Park
Walk the quiet, wind-brushed trails of Homolovi State Park to encounter ancestral Hopi pueblos, petroglyphs, and the moody Little Colorado River. This is a compact, high-desert hike with big rewards: history you can see, sky you can feel, and practical trails that suit nearly any pace.
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Between Wind and Stone: Walking the Hopi Homelands at Homolovi State Park
Walk the quiet, wind-brushed trails of Homolovi State Park to encounter ancestral Hopi pueblos, petroglyphs, and the moody Little Colorado River. This is a compact, high-desert hike with big rewards: history you can see, sky you can feel, and practical trails that suit nearly any pace.
Into the Whirlpool: Hiking the Niagara Gorge at Whirlpool State Park
Skip the spray poncho crowds and head upstream to Whirlpool State Park, where the Niagara River corners into a dramatic, emerald gyre and the gorge drops more than 300 feet. This hike trades spectacle for intimacy—a hands-on encounter with geology, history, and the river’s raw power.
Bastions and Bay Breezes: A Fort Adams Walk With a View
Circle a storied American fort on a breezy shoreline loop with sweeping views of Newport Harbor and the Pell Bridge. Fort Adams State Park blends history, festivals, and accessible adventure in a quick, rewarding walk beside Narragansett Bay.
Custer State Park: Granite Needles, Quiet Lakes, and the Great Bison Parade
At Custer State Park, granite spires, rolling prairie, and a roaming bison herd shape an adventure you can feel. From the Wildlife Loop at sunrise to the Black Elk Peak trail by afternoon, here’s how to explore the Black Hills with confidence and awe.
Edge of the Chugach: Hiking Alaska’s Wild Backyard
In Chugach State Park, the city gives way to wilderness in minutes. From wind-brushed ridgelines to bear-tracked valleys and glacier-blue lakes, this is Alaska at a hiker’s scale—big, raw, and surprisingly accessible.