Blog | Great American Hikes

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...

Climb Cook Forest State Park's Fire Tower #9

Cook Forest State Park, one of Pennsylvania's 124 state parks, is undoubtedly among its most beautiful. Its Forest Cathedral contains...

Visit Miamisburg Mound: Ohio's Largest Adena Burial Mound

Nestled in the heart of Ohio, the Miamisburg Mound stands as a testament to the remarkable engineering and cultural achievements of...

Backpacking the Spruce Knob/Seneca Creek Loop

Enjoy beautiful streams, waterfalls, swimming holes, high mountain meadows, spruce-filled alpine forest, and the wreckage of a 1967 Piper...

Hiking to the N28901 Plane Crash Site in Cranberry Wilderness

On the morning of November 28, 1995, Colin Campbell, a 31-year-old pilot employed by Casey Industries, embarked on a flight from Braxton...

Exploring Ohio's Newark Earthworks: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nestled within the serene landscapes of Newark and Heath, Ohio, lies a living testament to the ancient marvels of North America - a...

Hiking the Indian Staircase & Adena Arch Loop in Red River Gorge

An adventurous day hike offering sweeping vista views, beautiful forest scenery, and a chance to ascend one of Red River Gorge's most...

Hiking to Red Byrd Arch in Red River Gorge

An off the beaten path day hike offering loads of solitude and views of one of the most underrated natural arches in Red River Gorge &...

Visit Alligator Mound: A Fort Ancient Effigy

Perched atop a modest hilltop in an upscale Columbus suburb overlooking Racoon Creek Valley 150-feet below, rests a more than millennium...

Exploring Ohio's Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

More than two millennia ago, long before the first Europeans ever set foot on the continent, Native Americans built thousands of...

Exploring the Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve

Located just beyond the outskirts of the village of Leo, the Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve stands as a testament to the ancient...

Exploring The Ledges Trail: Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Most Scenic Hike

Arguably the most scenic hiking trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Ledges Trail offers a glimpse into the natural beauty and...

Bikepacking the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Experience the remnants of the early 19th-century Ohio & Erie Canal as you embark on a captivating journey along the historic Ohio & Erie...

Backpacking Archers Fork Loop Trail: Solitude in Southeast Ohio

Located in southeast Ohio's sprawling Wayne National Forest, Archers Fork Loop Trail winds and weaves through the state's hill country,...

Buttermilk Falls: Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Most Scenic Waterfall

You won't find it on any official park map and ask nine out of ten Cuyahoga Valley National Park visitors about it and you'll likely get...

Exploring Henry Church, Jr. Rock in South Chagrin Reservation

In 1885, Henry Church, Jr., apparently had a story to tell. So, the local blacksmith and self-proclaimed spiritualist spent his evenings...

Hiking to Sharp Top Mountain's B-25 Bomber Crash Site

Enjoy a sensational sunrise, discover the remains of a 1943 B-25 bomber, and get in some light scrambling on a moderately strenuous day...

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Stone Carvings at Worden's Ledges

In northeast Ohio's Hinckley Reservation, the Worden's Ledges Loop Trail meanders beneath a dense canopy of oaks and elms, revealing a...

Exploring Moab's Owl Panel

A fairly easy day hike to an interesting petroglyph panel showcasing a variety of intriguing depictions, including a remarkably detailed...

Spectacular Tales on Stone: The Rock Art of Indian Creek

Stretching from its intersection with Rt 191 to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Rt 211 hosts the stunning Indian Creek...

Rock Art & Dino Tracks: Exploring Poison Spider Dinosaur Tracksite

Visiting the Poison Spider Dinosaur Trackway site in Moab is a bit of a step back in time. Situated beside the Colorado River, the...

Dino Delight: Exploring Mill Canyon & Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackways

The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite and Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackways, located a few miles north of Moab, stand out as remarkable sites...

A Great Gathering: The Procession Panel in Bears Ears National Monument

Etched into an expansive sandstone cliff on the eastern slope of Comb Ridge, the Procession Panel narrates a tale from over a millennium...