Some lake views feel earned before you even see the water. This is the kind of Colorado hike that does not hand over its ...

This underrated Eastern Sierra trail leads to eight pristine alpine lakes tucked between granite peaks and wildflower meadows ...

It doesn't get much better than this.

Lake Placid pairs mountain views, lakeside adventures, and cozy lodges that capture the feel of the Swiss Alps.

Fast Fact: Home to some of the best rock climbing sites in the Western United States. As its name suggests, the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a land of vast alpine lakes, left over from glaciers that ...

There's something quite compelling about a beautiful body of water; these natural wonders invite quiet contemplation and encourage all sorts of outdoor recreation. And while this intrigue can be found ...

Lake Tahoe has so many magical trails to choose from, but we've done the digging and come up with seven stunning trails where ...

Alpine lakes are among the most harsh aquatic environments on Earth. Located at high elevation, they are exposed to intense ultraviolet radiation (UVR), wide temperature and light fluctuations, and ...

“My name is Meredith Journey, and I am a PhD student with Annika Walters, working on Alpine lake ecology. I am looking at shifting snow and ice phenology and its downstream effects. Snowpack, ...

There’s nothing quite like it. Not the spa cold plunge. Not the chlorinated pool. Not even the ocean I lived beside for nearly a decade. I’m talking about a true alpine lake dunk—the kind that leaves ...