To extend the analogy, Oberg Mountain Loop is perfect for hikers with a sweet tooth. You know who you are. You don't need to sweat all day for a glimpse of Lake Superior, but you also don't want to ...

Why we love it: The great views on the way up distract you from the climb, and you can easily extend your outing via the mountain’s extensive trail network. When to go: Spring through fall; early ...

It has been called the most spectacular drive in Oregon. The Steens Mountain Loop Road departs the tiny, historic town of Frenchglen and climbs up Oregon’s eighth-tallest mountain on a tour of massive ...

Now is an excellent time to take a drive around the Mountain Loop Highway. The loop, which travels from Granite Falls to Darrington, is lovely any time of year, but the fall is particularly pleasant ...

Utah's most visited parks draw millions, but the state's quieter corners hide stunning lakes and trails where you might have ...

LUTSEN — I’ve been spending the last month monitoring the progress of fall colors in Minnesota, so when I saw that the Lutsen area was reaching its peak last weekend, I was ready to drop everything ...

Step off the Wallowa Lake Tramway and onto the trails near 8,250-foot Mt. Howard at the edge of northeastern Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness, and you’ll quickly max out an SD card on your digital camera ...

Madras Mountain Views Scenic Bikeway is one of Oregon’s 17 designated bike routes. This central Oregon bikeway takes cyclists through a swift route with views of numerous mountain peaks, expansive ...

Oregon’s eighth tallest mountain, a 50-mile-long scarp in the desert, makes for a delightful getaway in fall when the starry nights are crisp and the quaking aspen shiver golden leaves. Just don’t ...

It seems to happen every time I ride this quintessential Central Oregon loop. Just when I think the climbing is over after arriving at Happy Valley, it only becomes increasingly steeper and imposing.

Though they're not as expansive as the Rockies or as ancient as the Appalachians, California's Sierra Nevada Mountains have a strong case for being the most magnificent mountain range in the United ...