Editors at U.S. News considered expert opinions and traveler votes, as well as scenery, diversity of hiking trails and presence of crowds, to determine the best hiking destinations across the U.S ...

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The last time I drove through Grand Staircase, I didn't see anyone when we pulled over to hike on one of the popular ... along the loneliest toad in America, Nevada's Highway 50.

Registering a thru-hike with the agency is optional ... “We’ve got a long road ahead of us. We still need a lot of help both financially and with volunteers.” In October, Dave Hill, the ...