These little-known trails offer all of the views, none of the traffic.

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Map out your New River Gorge mountain bike experience from recommended trails and where to eat with this guide.

Choose your own adventure at this New Albany Hub for bike clubs and social rides.

This agency manages the largest amount of Federal Public Land - it pays to know you way around its 248 million acre

Experience national park splendor amplified by chairlift-accessed ski and snowboard terrain—plus a few recommended

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There's a lot to see on the massive campus of the Ohio State University, which makes it a great place for a run.

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For a relatively small, urban park, there's plenty of rich history and activity going on at Schiller Park and the s

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Ride the expanding singletrack network at Alum Creek State Park.

Here are 6 of central Ohio’s best state parks for planning an outdoor getaway.

Check out a new waterfall plus Ohio's first 'Via Ferrate" climbing route at this Columbus Metro Park offering outdo

Despite a noticeable lack of boulders, cliffs and mountains, Central Ohio has embraced the sport of climbing and th

Get your climbing fix - or simply get started - at these indoor walls around the Pittsburgh area.

From its facilities to activities, this scenic lake boasts camping opportunities for all.

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Opportunities for warm-water species abound at this Pittsburgh-area gem.

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There are a number of free campsites within a day’s riding distance of Pittsburgh, and they’re right on the path fo

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Here are some of the best wilderness areas across the country that might still be right out your back door.

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One of only two national forests in New England, New Hampshire’s White Mountains are home to the region’s highest p

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Experience the best of the developing Jack-Ash Trail System on the scenic multi-use Sterling Mine Ditch Trail.

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These hikes, tours, destinations and events provide opportunities to gain a better understanding of and respect for

Less than an hour from Medford, a pair of hikes at Prospect Scenic Viewpoint deliver a fairyland of moss, mist and

There are so many trails packed into this 1,100-acre park that connecting them all can be confusing. But the maze o

There are mountain trails and fire towers to climb, routes to hike and bike, and waterfalls to find.

The tallest waterfalls in North America. Miles and miles of glacier-polished granite. The world’s most massive tree

Learn about the emancipation of enslaved African Americans at sites where you can celebrate cultural events.

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Make Snow Trails first on your list of ski resorts to visit this winter—and with an average 86-day season, it just

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You don’t have to venture to Yellowstone to have an American safari.

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Here are the choice spots on a few of the top fall foliage hikes near Columbus. Follow this guide to get outside a

Yes, you can go rock climbing outside without leaving the Columbus city limits. No, you don’t have to pay for it.

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Infrastructure, attractions and views make this a great year-round option.

Cast for wild brown trout in central PA.

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Tread this prime singletrack section of the North Country Trail.

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Do a paddle-to-bike trip on this suburban section of the Scioto through the northwest outskirts of Columbus.

A beginner’s guide to ultrarunning in central Ohio.

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Lap new mountain biking trails in the Lou Berliner Sports Park, which connects to the larger Scioto Trail downtown

Hike overnight through some of the most rugged landscape in Ohio.

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Float a state-designated scenic river just north of Columbus.

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Discover the lure of this ubiquitous fish at these 4 top western PA lakes.

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Follow the blue blazes to a sweet trailside campsite on this developing trail system that encompasses Ohio.

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Float the scenic Cuyahoga through a national park - a designated Ohio Water Trail - navigable by canoe, kayak, and

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Here are five amazing AT day hikes to give you a taste of America’s favorite trail.

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Hike to this collection of underappreciated falls and cascades outside of Columbus.

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Where, when and how to fish America’s founding river.

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