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Wortley built the wooden backpack she used while retracing Alexandra David-Néel's journey from a chair she found on the street in London.
exploration

How Elise Wortley Climbed Mont Blanc in 1830s Women’s Attire

Donning heavy wool skirts and hobnail boots, this intrepid explorer retraces the steps of legendary women adventurers.
The Podcast Team June 16, 2025
The 2,653-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail spans the entire West Coast from Canada to Mexico.
trails

Meet the Volunteers Who Keep Thru-Hikers Moving

For long-distance hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail, volunteer trail angels provide supplies, rides, or a dry place to sleep.
Laura Kiniry June 13, 2025
Taipei, Taiwan

Elephant Mountain

This hike brings visitors closer to Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest building, than any other trail.
New Taipei City, Taiwan

The Tiger Inscription

A 19th-century stone carving welcomes hikers on a historical trail between mountain and sea.
Canton, North Carolina

Black Balsam Knob

On a clear afternoon, you can see mountain peaks more than 40 miles away from this clearing in the Pisgah National Forest.
Westmorland and Furness, England

Ewbank Scar

Water demonstrates its carving power along a Cumbrian trail.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Greenbrier Area

Waterfalls, rapids, and top-notch swimming spots await in this densely forested corner of the Smokies.
Cosby, Tennessee

Mount Cammerer Lookout Tower

Trek up to an abandoned fire lookout from the 1930s for an unimpeded view.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee

LeConte Lodge

Supplies are schlepped up by llamas at this century-old inn accessible only by hiking trails in the Great Smokies.
Hayfield, California

Carey's Castle

Hidden deep in the Joshua Tree Wilderness, this 1940s miner's cabin built into a gap between two mega-sized boulders.
Formia, Italy

Parco Naturale Regionale di Gianola e Monte di Scauri

This little visited park is a treasure trove of ancient Roman ruins.
Oxford, England

Slade Camp

A lost World War II military camp and post-war suburb swallowed by the woods.
wild horses swim in the waters of Assateague Island National Seashore.
Itinerary

The Explorer’s Guide to Outdoor Wonders In Maryland

7 spots to experience rare and exciting wildlife
Kamakura, Japan

108 Grotto Tombs

Hike to a hidden medieval troglodyte necropolis.
Taipei, Taiwan

Carp Hill Miniatures

This hiking trail features an aging but endearing collection of folk miniatures depicting Taiwan’s landmarks.
Cruising past Heidelberg Germany and its magnificent palace ruins along the Rhine River.
castles

From Twisting Architecture to Ancient Wine: 7 Hidden Gems Along the Rhine

Uncover a world of curiosity and creativity along one of Europe’s most remarkable rivers.
Lake Forest, California

Red Rock Canyon

A striking geological formation in Southern California.
A watchful alligator in repose on the banks of South Creek at Oscar Scherer State Park is a quintessential Florida scene.
Itinerary

A Nature Lover’s Guide to Sarasota: 9 Wild & Tranquil Spots

Discover roseate spoonbills, gopher tortoises, and serene trails.

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