Hikes & Walks
One of our favorite things to do on an active vacation is to walk and hike. Whether you’re seeking jaw-dropping scenery, wildlife, unique birds, new varieties of flowers and plants, a little solitude, or even just some interesting exercise, a hike is often the answer!
For hiking in the US and abroad, AllTrails is a wonderful resource. This free app will practically take you by the hand and lead you to and along the trail.
Click below to see some of our absolute favorite hiking trips in the US and Europe. We offer easy, moderate, and hard suggestions whenever possible. Don’t hesitate to try an easy one and then come back for more! Many of these hikes are in mountainous areas. In that case, be sure to acclimate for a couple of days before exerting yourself, or the hikes will seem a lot harder than they are. Also, trekking poles are a great help for people of all abilities.
Of course, most of our trips are not completely dedicated to hiking. Far more often, hiking and walking are just one piece of a trip that also includes much more, like wonderful food, historic and cultural sites, and unique shopping.
Read about trip ideas with hiking/walking as one of several components:
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