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An Expert's Checklist for Hiking with Kids

The author of the recently released book Up: A Mother and Daughter's Peakbagging Adventure shares what to pack for a safe and healthy day-hike adventure with tiny trailblazers.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 18, 2012 at 5:00:05 PM EDT Tagged: Hiking Walking, Tips
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Hike short and long trails at the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy near Los Angeles

Enjoy short or long hikes on Santa Catalina Island Conservancy's trails.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 13, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Hiking Walking, California, Los Angeles
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Fly-In Hiking Takes Off

Heli-hiking, which essentially borrows from the heli-skiing concept—minus the skis or the snow—is quickly gaining ground as the latest bucket-list adventure trend. Here, a few spots where you can fly high on your next hiking trip.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 05, 2012 at 11:58:20 AM EDT Tagged: Hiking Walking, Alaska, Canada, New Zealand
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Top 10 Places to Travel this Spring

From chic new hotels to can't-miss art events, the season's top destinations are blossoming with fresh experiences. Whether you'd like to revel in the music at Prague's spring music festival, taste wines near the vines in Paso Robles, or mingle with Tuscan locals before the summer crowds arrive, these trips are sure to brighten your season.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 14, 2012 at 2:00:46 PM EST Tagged: New York, New York City, Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Florida, Miami, California, Winery, Spain, Festivals, Prague, Czech Republic, Australia, Sydney, Art, Outdoor Markets, Colorado, Hiking Walking, St Lucia, Caribbean, Texas, Denver
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For an unspoiled Caribbean experience, check out Dominica's best national park.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morne Trois Pitons National Park is a 17,000-acre swath of lush, mountainous land in the south-central interior (covering 9% of Dominica) is the island's crown jewel. Named after one of the highest mountains on the island, it contains the island's famous "boiling lake," majestic waterfalls, and cool mountain lakes.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 09, 2011 at 2:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Dominica, Caribbean, Hiking Walking
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View beautiful coves and exclusive towns on Sydney's favorite coastal walk.

The Bondi-to-Bronte Coast Walk is a lovely 3½-km (2-mi) cliff walk, popular with just about everyone in the eastern suburbs. Signage explains the flora and Aboriginal history, and the area is the venue for the hugely popular Sculpture by the Sea outdoor art display (held every October and November).

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 07, 2011 at 2:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Sydney, Bondi, Australia, Hiking Walking
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Plan a hiking trip to Joshua Tree National Park, where desert wildflowers are already blooming.

Less than 30 miles from the center of Palm Springs, this arid wilderness starkly contrasts with the neighboring resort area. Spring is one of the most popular seasons, especially when the wildflower bloom, typically between March and April

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 26, 2011 at 2:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Joshua Tree National Park, Hiking Walking