Hiking

Mar 24, 2021 • 5 min read

From urban hikes to backcountry adventures, San Diego is a year-round, all-inclusive outdoor buffet.

Mar 18, 2021 • 5 min read

Ancient pilgrimage trails in the two prefectures are increasingly used by hikers and mountaineers, in search of a respite from the modern urban jungle

Mar 16, 2021 • 6 min read

Call it a hike, a stroll, a toddle or a ramble – there's nothing the British like better than a walk in the countryside. Here are the island's best one-day…

Mar 11, 2021 • 5 min read

From historic ferris wheels to gorgeous wetlands, the City of New Orleans offers myriad of options when it comes to parks.

Mar 10, 2021 • 5 min read

From Tahoe to Placid, the United States has great recreational lakes that provide opportunities for all different types of activities

Mar 8, 2021 • 4 min read

Whether it is by foot or on bike, traveling the Nakasendo Trail provides ample opportunities to enjoy a variety of highlights of Nagano and Gifu

Feb 22, 2021 • 5 min read

First time traveling to La Réunion? Here are some of the best things to do. You are in for a colorful adventure!

Jan 28, 2021 • 5 min read

With suggested itineraries and ideas for alternative destinations, here's everything you need to plan your dream trip to the Himalayan region.

Jan 26, 2021 • 11 min read

A multi-day hike can be a challenging but rewarding experience. We asked experts from leading outdoors groups to give us their top tips.

Jan 22, 2021 • 6 min read

Near the New Mexico–Texas border lie three unique attractions: White Sands National Monument, Carlsbad Caverns and Guadeloupe Mountains National Parks.

Jan 22, 2021 • 4 min read

The Southwest is a rambler’s paradise, with scenery to satisfy every type of craving: mountain, riparian, desert and red rock.

Jan 19, 2021 • 10 min read

Keen to summit a mountain in 2022? Here are the best peaks from around the world that almost anyone can conquer.

Dec 18, 2020 • 11 min read

With most travel plans in 2020 canceled or put on hold, Lonely Planet's writers around the globe are dreaming up big plans for 2021.

Dec 11, 2020 • 3 min read

Step back in time nearly 2000 years as you walk the trail along Hadrian’s Wall, spotting the best sights on the way.

Dec 10, 2020 • 6 min read

Trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp is hard - make it easier for everyone else by following these simple etiquette guidelines.

Nov 25, 2020 • 5 min read

There's so much more to see and do in Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon. Here are some alternative places to inspire you for your next visit.

Nov 23, 2020 • 6 min read

Geothermal wonders and stunning landscapes have drawn visitors to Yellowstone National Park for almost 150 years, but winter is when the real magic happens.

Nov 23, 2020 • 4 min read

Here's everything you need to know about one of the US's most iconic train trips – the Empire Builder train to Glacier National Park.

Nov 17, 2020 • 10 min read

Phoenix is a hip, arty city, full of mid-century charm, murals, and buzzy restaurants and bars - perfect for a weekend getaway.

Nov 17, 2020 • 4 min read

COVID-19 might have momentarily halted global travel, but it didn't rid travelers of their wanderlust. Here's how you can immerse yourself with a long-term…

Nov 13, 2020 • 5 min read

Wales may have a reputation for being rainy, but don't let that stop you. Here are some of the best things to do there in winter.

Nov 12, 2020 • 10 min read

Oliver Smith travels to the remote borders of Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo to set foot in a once-forbidden mountain wilderness where, today, walkers are…