There are many lists of the best things to take on a hiking trip and tips for the essential items for the best hiking adventure, but what about the things you shouldn’t take when you go hiking?
A shorter hike in Giant Forest, the Big Trees Trail, is a nearly milelong loop that goes around a meadow and features interpretive exhibits about the natural history of giant sequoias along the way.
U.S. News Insider Tip: Instead of timing your hike for sunset, consider waking up early to hike as the sun is rising. Not only will the weather be cooler and the crowds thinner, the caldera will ...