Early winter spires at North Cascades National Park in Washington.

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Most Cascades trails still open, showing off fall colors

BELLINGHAM, WASH.-Now is the perfect time to see the fall colors in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The leaves are at their peak and the Mount Baker Highway is presently open. Please remember to park in a designated parking spot. The end of the road is a state highway, so for your safety please do not stand in the road when taking photos.

A view with more room: A new stretch of the Tahoe Rim Trail lengthens the path and opens up some stunning vistas

Trail blazing can now be fit into a comfortable day hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Crew is free and clear: Backcountry Trails Program is changing some lives

FRESNO, CALIF.-Six months ago, Kirk Voigt was chubby, clean shaven and clutter-brained.
A view with more room: A new stretch of the Tahoe Rim Trail lengthens the path and opens up some stunning vistas

SACRAMENTO-Trail blazing can now be fit into a comfortable day hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Most Cascades trails still open, showing off fall colors

BELLINGHAM, WASH.-Now is the perfect time to see the fall colors in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The leaves are at their peak and the Mount Baker Highway is presently open. Please remember to park in a designated parking spot. The end of the road is a state highway, so for your safety please do not stand in the road when taking photos.
Best times for anglers

This table lists top fishing times and days for the coming weeks. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times given. Times apply to all time zones (X indicates best days).
Foldable kayak frees up space

Kayaking is sort of a universal activity - it can be enjoyed in the city, suburbs or countryside. All that is required is a kayak, paddle and a decent body of water. Of course, accessing that body of water can be an adventure.
Hauling your pooch on a bike can be fun

Smash. Trample. Rip. The dog was out of the bike trailer in a second at the stop sign at the rural intersection.
Most Cascades trails still open, showing off fall colors

BELLINGHAM, WASH.-Now is the perfect time to see the fall colors in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The leaves are at their peak and the Mount Baker Highway is presently open. Please remember to park in a designated parking spot. The end of the road is a state highway, so for your safety please do not stand in the road when taking photos.
One-wheeler pioneer hunts for new challenges with two

In Alaska, backcountry unicycling begins with one name - George Peck.