Paddling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail end-to-end means navigating twenty-two rivers, fifty-eight lakes, and over a dozen watersheds, ducking into Canada and traversing wide swaths of backcountry. Think you could do it?

From the Smokies to the Rockies, and the Everglades to the highest point in Maine—and everywhere in between—the United States is full of world-class hikes.

There's a growing body of research digging into what outdoor enthusiasts have known for a long time: the correlation between nature and overall well-being.