Three things make Vermont the best place on earth: maple syrup, fantastic fall colors, and the beautiful forested landscape.

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, is about to begin a multi-year rehabilitation of the iconic Bullhead Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hikes we love: Seven Bridges Trail is one of the most popular trails around, so named for the foot bridges over the cascading ...

Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours’ drive — for every skill level.

Before the last round of tariffs was implemented, a March CNET survey found that 33% of US adults felt pressured to purchase in anticipation of tariff-related price hikes. And nearly one in five ...

from the state’s tallest mountain to its highest waterfall. (OK, that’s just one of the hikes.) We hope this feature will serve as a jumping-off point, encouraging you to get out and see the many ...

Creating a custom route is great for planning a hike or other outdoor activities, and it can keep you on track so you don't get lost. This feature can also tell you how far a custom route is ...

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a 90-day pause on tariffs of more than 75 trading partners who did not retaliate in the hours after it went into effect. However, the tariff on Chinese ...

On a clear day, Mount Washington can be discerned on the western horizon. Megunticook Trail, Adams Lookout Trail Natural Heritage Hike (PDF) Mount Battie Trail 0.5 mile Moderate to strenuous. Offers a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Navy veteran Brian O'Malley will be attempting to summit Mount Everest in April. If he's successful, he will be the third American over 60 to do it and the first from the state of Georgia.

The 90-day deferral of reciprocal tariffs decided by the US has come as a major relief as it provides a crucial window for pushing the talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India ...