This section of the PCT is a beauty with alpine scenery and three different lakes that offer the perfect place to take a dip ...

There’s something quite compelling about a beautiful body of water; these natural wonders invite quiet contemplation and encourage all sorts of outdoor recreation. And while this intrigue can be found ...

Angelenos have been making the drive to Big Bear for more than a century, chasing cooler air in summer and snow in winter. As ...

Whether you're looking to take in scenery and coast down calm waterways or get in some much-needed fishing and camping, this ...

When the world feels overwhelming—or just too damn hot—there’s nothing like a freezing lake dunk to reset your nervous system and your attitude There’s nothing quite like it. Not the spa cold plunge.

Summer is a great time to venture above treeline into the tundra and the Rocky Mountains are dotted with multitudes of alpine lakes that create ideal destination hikes. The trailhead access for ...

From 1975: Washington state’s congressional delegation introduced two bills to create wilderness areas in the Alpine Lakes regions of the Cascades. Rep. Brock Adams said the proposals “were essential ...

While many of the high alpine lakes in the Vail area remain covered in snow and ice, Nolan Lake near Fulford is ice-free and ready for a midsummer dip. Getting There The trailhead for Nolan Lake is in ...

There’s nothing quite like it. Not the spa cold plunge. Not the chlorinated pool. Not even the ocean I lived beside for nearly a decade. I’m talking about a true alpine lake dunk—the kind that leaves ...