The lure of the exotic is strong for travelers, but we may often forget that the exotic is here at home as well. I recently returned from a 42-mile hike in Rocky Mountain National Park—one of countless National Parks that I had not yet visited—and now I have a new appreciation for trails. It can...

National Trails Day is the first Saturday in June (this coming Saturday), and it's designed for celebrating the hundreds and thousands of walking and hiking trails available in our national parks, here in the United States. Some parks will have events (races and raffles) and others are just available for you to enjoy wherever and...