Miles Howard

Traditional hiking food tends to be a series of heartbreaks. After years of shoveling down stale mixed nuts and stuffing gelatinous protein bars into my gullet, I decided to buck convention and seek out hiking snacks and meals that actually tasted good (while still fitting neatly into my backpack.) Here are 15 of my tried-and-true edible accompaniments for a hike.

Size is overrated in many avenues of life, and mountain climbing is no exception. Here in New England, we don't have peaks with the epic scale and elevation of the Rockies. So we've learned to appreciate the scenic qualities of more modest peaks, and we've also learned (the hard way) that sometimes, these “little” mountains can still kick your ass. Here are my favorite sub-4,000 foot mountains in New England.

Hiking isn't something most of us think of doing when we venture off to the city for a weekend or a more extended holiday. But cities offer much more than dining, shopping, and entertainment. From Maine to Arizona, America's metro areas contain multitudes of natural space, where urban hikers can ramble through forests, wetlands, rock gardens, and much more. Here are 15 U.S. cities with beautiful urban hikes.

Sometimes you crave the scenic immersion of being outside, but the sticks and stones are out of reach for the moment. Maybe it's a busy week at work. Perhaps you're stuck in bed with a cold. Or you might not have the energy to motor off to the nearest mountains. Thankfully, we'll always have Outdoor Cinema! Here are 15 of my favorite movies, from five different genres, that feature Mother Nature in a lead role.

There are few things more viscerally satisfying than sidling up to a bar after an industrious ramble, ordering a fresh beer, and savoring the foam as you take that first, well-earned gulp. Regardless of the season, beer is an intuitive accompaniment to any post-hike celebration, given its carb content *and* the explosion of craft breweries in the vicnity of hiking areas. Here are 15 of New England's best Hike + Hops pairings.

At the height of New England's infamously muggy summers, we take coolness wherever we can find it. And thankfully, the hills and valleys of this region are positively misting with cascades that come in many shapes and sizes while offering a reliable respite from those broiling afternoons. Whether you're embedding in one region or taking a multi-state road trip, consider chasing these enchanting waterfalls in 2024.