15 Best Hikes in Grand Teton National Park (2026): Easy Lake Walks to Epic Alpine Days

Hiker walking through Cascade Canyon with Mount Owen above, one of the best hikes in Grand Teton National Park

The 15 best hikes in Grand Teton National Park with distance, elevation, time and trailhead for each, from Taggart Lake and String Lake to Cascade Canyon, Delta Lake and the Paintbrush–Cascade Loop, plus 2026 trail closures.

9 Best Hikes in Shenandoah National Park (2026): Old Rag, Hawksbill & Waterfalls

Skyline Drive winding along the Blue Ridge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Hawksbill, Old Rag, Stony Man, Dark Hollow Falls, Whiteoak Canyon and more: the best hikes in Shenandoah National Park, with trail stats, Old Rag ticket info, the best time to hike and simple 1-2 day plans.