As the second least populated state in the USA, visiting Vermont means embracing locations that are scenic and undisturbed.

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Best Mountain Hikes to 50 Peaks, takes in the views from Atalaya Mountain east of Santa Fe on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Adam White grew up as a bayou boy catching alligators in Louisiana, but since ...

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An elite group of first responders in Great Smoky Mountains National Park works to address common hiker mistakes - and responds if they happen anyway.

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