The U.S. has 11 National Scenic Trails for hiking—some spanning over 1,000 miles

National Scenic Trails are routes that are primarily non-motorized continuous trails and extend for around 100 miles or more. Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail (AT) is over 2,190 miles and spans the Appalachian Mountains from Maine to Georgia. The AT goes through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West …

Moon rising behind a leafless tree at twilight

Full Moons of 2026

Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, including Native American, Colonial American, and other North American folklore. These names were used to track the seasons and often reflect the nature or activities common during that time in the Northern Hemisphere. Here is a quick guide to the names …