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backpacker.com > trips > aspen-season-starts-now-see-peak-color-on-these-5-trails

Aspen Season Starts Now. See Peak Color On These 5 Trails

17+ hour, 59+ min ago   (471+ words) Backpacker Magazine Aspen Season Starts Now. See Peak Color On These 5 Trails For just a few precious weeks each year, the aspen forests of the West and Midwest flare into a golden wonderland. The trees flush from electric green to…...


dvidshub.net > image > 9935047 > hiking-trail-mount-yale

Hiking Trail on Mount Yale

7+ hour, 43+ min ago   (74+ words) A hiker ascends a rocky trail on Mount Yale in the Sawatch Range on the Salida Ranger District of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests, Colorado, Jan. 1, 2014. Standing 14,200 feet tall, the peak ranks 20th among Colorado's 53 mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet in elevation....


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A Rugged Virginia Trail Climbs Past Little Falls to a 69-Foot Cascade and an Icy Swimming Hole

42+ min ago   (1714+ words) Tucked into a forested gorge in southwest Virginia, a four-mile loop follows a clear creek uphill, past a string of small cascades, wooden bridges, and moss-covered boulders. The reward at the top is a 69-foot waterfall pouring into a pool…...


wvnews.com > news > wvnews > west-virginia-state-parks-to-host-slabtown-campground-open-house-at-cass-scenic-railroad > article_7c02f1d5-7a1c-4a92-87e8-8906bab1c005.html

West Virginia State Parks to host Slabtown Campground open house at Cass Scenic Railroad

1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (156+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Parks will host an open house Sept. 16 to celebrate the opening of Slabtown Campground at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will give visitors an opportunity to…...


westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk > westmorland-and-furness-council-news > 2026 > westmorland-and-furness-way-long-distance-walking-trail-launches

Westmorland and Furness Way long-distance walking trail launches - Westmorland and Furness Council

6+ hour, 7+ min ago   (590+ words) Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts can lace up their boots today as the Westmorland and Furness Way officially opens. Spanning 120 miles of varied terrain and picturesque landscapes, the brand-new signed walking route establishes a direct link between Alston, England’s highest market…...


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New 100-site campground opens at popular West Virginia mountain destination

3+ hour, 34+ min ago   (660+ words) CASS, W.Va. — A new 100-site campground has opened at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, adding a major new place to stay near the Greenbrier River and one of West Virginia’s best-known recreational trails. Slabtown Campground offers tent and RV sites,…...


flamboroughtoday.com > local-news > hamilton-conservation-authority-sets-sept-26-start-for-spencer-gorge-reservations-12781230

Hamilton Conservation Authority sets Sept. 26 start for Spencer Gorge reservations

4+ hour, 16+ min ago   (176+ words) The autumn colour show is on its way — which means it’s time to start planning visits to popular local trails. From Sept. 26 to Nov. 8, reservations will be required for those who want to take in the spectacular views at Spencer…...


dvidshub.net > image > 9935039 > hiking-trail-mount-yale

DVIDS - Images - Hiking Trail Mount Yale [Image 2 of 4]

7+ hour, 35+ min ago   (28+ words) Hiking Trail Mount Yale [Image 2 of 4] DVIDS Hiking Trail Mount Yale [Image 2 of 4] U.S. Forest Service /search/unit/USDAForestService /rss/unit/8878 September 2025">...


hoodline.com > 2026 > 09 > minnesota-s-longest-bike-trail-finally-links-grand-rapids-to-ely-after-30-years

Mesabi Trail Completed: Minnesota's Longest Bike Path

1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (298+ words) Three decades after the first shovel hit dirt, Minnesota's longest paved bike path is finally whole. The 165-mile Mesabi Trail now runs unbroken between Grand Rapids and Ely, threading through 28 towns, abandoned mine pits, and active iron ore operations across…...


gazette.com > 09/15/2026 > fall-drives-hikes-and-more

Fall drives, hikes and more: 6 base camps for colors in Colorado

6+ hour, 18+ min ago   (804+ words) Fall is all too fleeting in Colorado. It’s only for a brief time that our dearest aspens shine before shedding their leaves. And so we should cherish the time. We should stick around scenic towns at elevations where the trees…...