Rough Rider State Park sits in the embrace of North Dakota’s badlands like a well-kept secret, overshadowed by its famous neighbor Theodore Roosevelt National Park but matching it scenic ...

These hikes from Maura Fox’s Hike of the Week column can be found in Julian, Poway, Santee and other East County communities.

Coyote Lake, Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, Gilroy: Perfect for people new to hiking and looking for less-crowded trails.