Blog | Great American Hikes

Hike to the USAF C-45 Plane Crash Site in Laurel Fork Wilderness

An easy-going day hike with a small amount of off trail navigation leading to the wreckage of a US Air Force C-45 that crashed into...

Backpack the Cranberry Wilderness North South Loop

In the heart of the West Virginia's Yew Mountains rests the largest Forest Service wilderness area in the eastern United States,...

Great Onyx Lantern Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park

Experience Mammoth Cave as if you've stepped back in time to the 1800s with the Great Onyx Lantern Tour at Mammoth Cave National Park....

Hike to Yahoo Falls & Yahoo Arch

Explore the unspoiled beauty of the Daniel Boone National Forest and towering rock formations on a hike leading to one of Kentucky's...

Hike to Pine Island Double Falls

Pine Island Double Falls, arguably one of the most scenic waterfalls in the Bluegrass State, forms as two distinct streams merge and...

Hike to Grandfather Mountain's Cessna 182Q Skylane N735MB Crash Site

Experience stunning ridgeline views, picturesque forest scenery, and uncover the remnants of a tragic 1970s plane crash as you hike...

Hike to the Black Mountain Crest 182H Skylane N2350X Crash Site

Enjoy panoramic ridgeline views, discover remnants of a 1970s plane crash, and ascend to the summit of the second tallest peak in the...

Hike Mount Elbert: Tallest Peak in the Rocky Mountains

Take on a demanding day hike to reach the summit of the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains and the second highest peak in the lower 48....

Hike to Lone Eagle Peak in Indian Peaks Wilderness

Undoubtedly among Colorado's best day hikes, the trek to Mirror and Monarch Lakes is nothing short of remarkable. Winding through thick...

Visit Painted Wall in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

One of the most dramatic views in all of Colorado, the Painted Wall in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park stands as a testament...

Visit the Sachem: The Ghost Ship of the Ohio River

What connects Thomas Edison to Presidents Warren G Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and pop-singer Madonna? Look no further than the Sachem, one...

Historic Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park

Journey through the depths of history with the Historic Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park. This immersive experience takes you through a...

Gothic Avenue Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park

Named for it's unusual rock formations resembling Gothic Architecture, the Gothic Avenue Tour unveils the rich historical tapestry woven...

The Mummies of Mammoth Cave

For thousands of years, the caves in the Mammoth Cave region served as a source of valuable mineral deposits for Native Americans....

Mammoth Passage Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park

Featuring some of the largest cave rooms in Mammoth Cave, as well as numerous artifacts left behind by prehistoric Native Americans and...

Cleaveland Avenue Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park

Named in honor of Parker Cleaveland, Professor of Mineral Geology at Harvard, the Cleaveland Avenue Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park is...

Domes & Dripstones Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park

With more stairs per mile than any other cave tour in Mammoth Cave National Park, the Domes & Dripstones Tour is certainly a memorable...

Frozen Niagara Tour in Mammoth Cave National Park

Among the most stunning and popular excursions at Mammoth Cave National Park, the Frozen Niagara Tour showcases the park's densest...

Visit Kentucky's Asphalt Rock Pictographs

As one of merely two surviving prehistoric Native American pictograph sites in Kentucky (Deer Pictographs in Letcher County being the...

Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Forgotten Ancient Native American Burial Mound

For thousands of years, Native Americans stamped their legacies on the landscapes of Ohio, constructing tens of thousands of earthen...

Hiking to Cherokee Arch in Red River Gorge

One of the more underrated, yet incredibly scenic naturally formed arches in Red River Gorge, Cherokee Arch is one to put on your radar...

Hiking to Hopewell Arch, Snow Arch, Double Deer Arch, & Copperas Falls in Red River Gorge

One of the premier day hikes in Kentucky's Red River Gorge, the hike to Hopewell Arch, Snow Arch, Double Deer Arch, and Copperas Falls is...

Hiking the Ricketts Glen Falls Loop: The Most Beautiful Waterfall Hike East of the Mississippi

Nestled within the lush embrace of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Ricketts Glen Falls Loop beckons to adventurers and nature enthusiasts...

Hiking Pennsylvania's Historic 1000 Steps Trail

In the heart of Central Pennsylvania's rugged terrain lies a hidden gem for hikers seeking both challenge and stunning vistas - the 1000...