For our third date, we spent 12 hours hiking. It was way better than dinner, and we're still together 2 years later.

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Man and woman in desert area on hike
Our third date involved a wild, 12-hour hike. It helped us connect on a deeper level and test our compatibility.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I traveled for a year and hiked in every European country I visited. There are 4 trails I'd revisit, and 3 I wouldn't.

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The writer standing in front of hills at Fairy Glen in Scotland.
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Sierra Newell

I've lived in Vegas for over a year, and haven't visited The Strip. Instead, I've found a cozier side of Sin City.

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A river and marshland in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas is so much more than The Strip.

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I've walked roughly 500 miles through Europe with my mom — twice. The experiences brought us closer together.

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The author and his mom posing for a selfie on their route in 2023.
Going on international trips with my mom has helped us strengthen our relationship.

Cameron McKeon

Walk, don't run: The latest workout trend combines the great outdoors with low-stakes socializing

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A group of friends hiking

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I've lived in the Carolinas for years. There's one small town I swear by visiting every fall.

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The author posing for a photo at Black Balsam Knob.
I enjoy visiting Brevard, North Carolina, every fall because of its access to nature.

Kristina Hernandez

25 photos show hidden gems across the US

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Fly Geyser, Nevada
Fly Geyser, Nevada.

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I spent a week in a hospital in Ecuador when my lung collapsed. It confirmed that moving here was the right decision.

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A woman wearing sunglasses in Alausi, Ecuador, with Andes in the background.
Sinead Mulhern started having trouble breathing one day while walking near an Andean town.

Sinead Mulhern

My son used to hate hiking. After visiting 40 national parks, I've found the tricks for making it fun for him.

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Author Amanda Adler with Son at Death Valley
I've gone on many hikes with my son, and we've found ways to have fun doing them.

Amanda Adler

$5,000 Exoskeleton Pants Promise to Make You a Better Hiker

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Arc’teryx’s Mo/Go hiking pants use braces and carbon fiber arms to take pressure off your legs when climbing stairs or mountains.
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