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These hiking trails—for all levels—offer unique ways to spot wildlife and experience California’s iconic Mojave park on foot.

By Aislinn Sarnacki Two people died while hiking Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain. The horrible incident shook the state’s ...

It was hot and we were uncomfortable — I remember frequently stopping to soak my hat in water to cool my head. But that didn’t deter us from the hike’s (alleged) destination: a palm oasis ...