The Hakone Free Pass provides unlimited local transport. The Mount Fuji region offers some of the best scenic views of Japan’s most famous peak, with lakes, waterfalls and hiking trails.

Japan offers a perfect mix of timeless traditions, modern marvels, and ancient temples and shrines that tell stories of a deep-rooted history. From Tokyo’s lively and full-of-energy neon-lit streets ...

Futago in Japan when an aggressive Japanese black bear ... a popular hiking spot in the central volcanic region of Mount Hakone. The area is famous for its natural beauty, hiking trails, rock climbing ...

And in the Carolinas, hiking season is underway — and both North Carolina and South Carolina boast some of the region’s best trails, both in the mountains and the foothills. If you only ...

Nuodeng, a former Tea Horse Trail town, has some of the best-preserved examples of traditional Bai architecture in China’s Yunnan Province. Photograph by Leisa Tyler, Getty People hiking along ...

Getting out on the trails can provide numerous physical and mental health benefits. Hiking helps with stronger muscles and bones, as well as your sense of balance and even your heart health.

North Hempstead Beach Park (Port Washington) This 34-acre park includes a beach, a promenade and a jogging trail with beautiful waterfront views. So grab your gear, lace up your hiking shoes and ...

Hiking muddy trails can cause long-term damage since excess foot traffic creates soil compaction — or denser soil that cannot easily absorb water. This leads to increased flood risk, and makes ...

My favorite hiking socks are normally made with a blend of synthetic and natural fibers and are designed for extended comfort on the trail with added cushioning underfoot, reinforcements in high ...

WEATHER MAY BE A FACTOR AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS AS WELL, SO IF YOU’RE HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS, SNOW IS STILL COVERING MANY PATHS AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS. LA LUZ TRAILS, FOR EXAMPLE, WILL BE COVERED ...