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                    <title><![CDATA[Canada's Iconic Trail Has Been Ranked One Of The Top 10 North American 'Hikes Of A Lifetime']]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2290137/howe-sound-crest-trail-canada-iconic-ranked-top-ten-north-america-hikes-lifetime/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
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                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2290137/howe-sound-crest-trail-canada-iconic-ranked-top-ten-north-america-hikes-lifetime/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Canada is an epic hiking destination, and this 18-mile trail near Vancouver has been named among the greatest hikes in all of North America.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Canada is an epic hiking destination, and this 18-mile trail near Vancouver has been named among the greatest hikes in all of North America.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/canadas-iconic-trail-has-been-ranked-one-of-the-top-10-north-american-hikes-of-a-lifetime/intro-1792127745.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[New York's Serene State Park Boasts A Glassy Plunge Pool Lake With Rugged Trails And Fall Colors]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2288660/clark-reservation-state-park-new-york-serene-glassy-plunge-pool-lake-rugged-trails-fall-colors/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Jen Ottolino)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2288660/clark-reservation-state-park-new-york-serene-glassy-plunge-pool-lake-rugged-trails-fall-colors/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[This beautiful New York state park features miles of trails that pass by geological wonders, including one of the few meromictic lakes in the world.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This beautiful New York state park features miles of trails that pass by geological wonders, including one of the few meromictic lakes in the world.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/new-yorks-serene-state-park-boasts-a-glassy-plunge-pool-lake-with-rugged-trails-and-fall-colors/intro-1792116591.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Forget Yosemite, Visit California's Lesser-Known Park With Giant Sequoia Groves And Forest Trails]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2288373/calaveras-big-trees-state-park-california-forget-yosemite-lesser-known-giant-sequoia-groves-forest-trails/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2288373/calaveras-big-trees-state-park-california-forget-yosemite-lesser-known-giant-sequoia-groves-forest-trails/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Skip the crowds at Yosemite and visit this California state park instead, with trails that wander among enormous sequoias that are more than 1,000 years old.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Skip the crowds at Yosemite and visit this California state park instead, with trails that wander among enormous sequoias that are more than 1,000 years old.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/forget-yosemite-visit-californias-lesser-known-park-with-giant-sequoia-groves-and-forest-trails/intro-1792106149.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[One Of The UK's Least-Visited National Parks Is A Remote Outdoor Haven For Coastal Hiking]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2283782/exmoor-national-park-uk-least-visited-remote-outdoor-coastal-hiking/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
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                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2283782/exmoor-national-park-uk-least-visited-remote-outdoor-coastal-hiking/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Wild ponies, wildflower trails, and Mesolithic archeological sites: What&#39;s not to love about this unsung, isolated national park in the southwest of England?]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wild ponies, wildflower trails, and Mesolithic archeological sites: What&#39;s not to love about this unsung, isolated national park in the southwest of England?<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/one-of-the-uks-least-visited-national-parks-is-a-remote-outdoor-haven-for-coastal-hiking/intro-1791471380.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Colorado's Iconic National Park Hiking Trail Has Been Ranked One Of The Best In America]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2280839/emerald-lake-trail-rocky-mountain-national-park-colorado-iconic-hiking-ranked-one-best-america/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2280839/emerald-lake-trail-rocky-mountain-national-park-colorado-iconic-hiking-ranked-one-best-america/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[This popular trail in the Rockies is one of AllTrails&#39; best-rated U.S. hikes, featuring three alpine lakes, dense forest, and stunning mountain peaks.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This popular trail in the Rockies is one of AllTrails&#39; best-rated U.S. hikes, featuring three alpine lakes, dense forest, and stunning mountain peaks.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/colorados-iconic-national-park-hiking-trail-has-been-ranked-one-of-the-best-in-america/intro-1791432319.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Country Voted Best In The World For Hiking Is Full Of Stunning Lakes And National Parks]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2278406/canada-country-voted-best-world-hiking-stunning-lakes-national-parks/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2278406/canada-country-voted-best-world-hiking-stunning-lakes-national-parks/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[A global survey has just crowned this country as the best destination for hiking. Unsurprisingly, it&#39;s covered with stunning landscapes from coast to coast.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A global survey has just crowned this country as the best destination for hiking. Unsurprisingly, it&#39;s covered with stunning landscapes from coast to coast.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/the-country-voted-best-in-the-world-for-hiking-is-full-of-stunning-lakes-and-national-parks/intro-1791264285.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Forget Great Smoky Mountains National Park, This Uncrowded Forest Offers Stunning Hiking]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2266052/joyce-kilmer-memorial-forest-north-carolina-forget-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-uncrowded-hiking/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2266052/joyce-kilmer-memorial-forest-north-carolina-forget-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-uncrowded-hiking/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[If Great Smoky Mountains National Park is too crowded for you, travel west to this beautiful old-growth forest near a creek for incredible hiking trails.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If Great Smoky Mountains National Park is too crowded for you, travel west to this beautiful old-growth forest near a creek for incredible hiking trails.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/forget-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-this-uncrowded-forest-offers-stunning-hiking/intro-1790122966.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Upstate New York's Iconic Trail Has Been Ranked One Of The Top 100 'Hikes Of A Lifetime']]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2265919/algonquin-trail-upstate-new-york-iconic-ranked-top-100-hikes-lifetime/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2265919/algonquin-trail-upstate-new-york-iconic-ranked-top-100-hikes-lifetime/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[With more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails through these famous Upstate New York mountains, it's about time this iconic trail got some recognition. ]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[With more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails through these famous Upstate New York mountains, it's about time this iconic trail got some recognition. <p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/upstate-new-yorks-iconic-trail-has-been-ranked-one-of-the-top-100-hikes-of-a-lifetime/intro-1790108632.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Banff's 'Lesser-Known Sister' Is An Alberta Park With Alpine Lakes And Scenic Hiking Trails]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2265851/banff-lesser-known-sister-alberta-peter-lougheed-provincial-park/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Adventures]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2265851/banff-lesser-known-sister-alberta-peter-lougheed-provincial-park/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[You may have heard of Banff, but this Alberta park could well have passed you by. However, its lakes and hiking make this lesser-known park worth the visit.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[You may have heard of Banff, but this Alberta park could well have passed you by. However, its lakes and hiking make this lesser-known park worth the visit.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/banffs-lesser-known-sister-is-an-alberta-park-with-alpine-lakes-and-scenic-hiking-trails/intro-1790105526.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Hiking Trail Along Lake Tahoe Connects Two Of California's Scenic State Parks]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2264913/rubicon-trail-hiking-along-lake-tahoe-connect-two-california-scenic-state-parks/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2264913/rubicon-trail-hiking-along-lake-tahoe-connect-two-california-scenic-state-parks/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Why choose between beaches and a rocky coastline or hidden coves and ancient forests when you can see both on this scenic California hiking trail?]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Why choose between beaches and a rocky coastline or hidden coves and ancient forests when you can see both on this scenic California hiking trail?<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/this-hiking-trail-along-lake-tahoe-connects-two-of-californias-scenic-state-parks/intro-1790043386.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Underrated National Forest Across California & Nevada Is An Outdoor Haven For Hiking]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2262269/humboldt-toiyabe-national-forest-california-nevada-underrated-outdoor-haven-hiking/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2262269/humboldt-toiyabe-national-forest-california-nevada-underrated-outdoor-haven-hiking/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[California and Nevada are packed with famous national parks, but this massive national forest spanning both states is ideal for adventures in nature.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[California and Nevada are packed with famous national parks, but this massive national forest spanning both states is ideal for adventures in nature.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/this-underrated-national-forest-across-california-nevada-is-an-outdoor-haven-for-hiking/intro-1789642634.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Indiana's Largest Artificial Lake Is An Outdoor Gem For Fishing And Coastal Recreation]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2258618/monroe-lake-indiana-largest-artificial-outdoor-gem-fishing-coastal-recreation/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Jen Ottolino)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Water Adventures]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2258618/monroe-lake-indiana-largest-artificial-outdoor-gem-fishing-coastal-recreation/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Indiana's largest artificial lake is a beautiful outdoor gem featuring swimming, fishing, boating, jet skiing, hiking, camping, and so much more.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Indiana's largest artificial lake is a beautiful outdoor gem featuring swimming, fishing, boating, jet skiing, hiking, camping, and so much more.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/indianas-largest-artificial-lake-is-an-outdoor-gem-for-fishing-and-coastal-recreation/intro-1789438881.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Michigan's Longest Paved Trail Runs 92 Miles Through Small Towns And Forests]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2259760/michigan-longest-paved-trail-white-pine-92-miles-towns-forests/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2259760/michigan-longest-paved-trail-white-pine-92-miles-towns-forests/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Whether you enjoy jogging, running, strolling, or cycling, you'll love this beautiful 92-mile paved road through Michigan that's the longest in the state.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether you enjoy jogging, running, strolling, or cycling, you'll love this beautiful 92-mile paved road through Michigan that's the longest in the state.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/michigans-longest-paved-trail-runs-92-miles-through-small-towns-and-forests/intro-1789519044.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[California's Former Army Base Is Now A Vast National Monument With 86 Miles Of Trails]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2259707/california-former-army-base-fort-ord-national-monument-86-miles-trails/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2259707/california-former-army-base-fort-ord-national-monument-86-miles-trails/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Wildflowers, wildlife, historic bunkers, and 86 miles of trails can be found at this former army base turned national monument in California.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wildflowers, wildlife, historic bunkers, and 86 miles of trails can be found at this former army base turned national monument in California.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/californias-former-army-base-is-now-a-vast-national-monument-with-86-miles-of-trails/intro-1789511676.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[One Of Europe's National Parks Offers Beautiful Coastlines, Forests, & Hiking]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2257468/skuleskogen-national-park-sweden-europe-beautiful-coastlines-forests-hiking/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Carolyn Hall)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[This National Park in Sweden is one of Europe&#39;s most beautiful for hiking through spruce forests, along streams, and by a coastline riddled with caves.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This National Park in Sweden is one of Europe&#39;s most beautiful for hiking through spruce forests, along streams, and by a coastline riddled with caves.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/one-of-europes-national-parks-offers-beautiful-coastlines-forests-hiking/intro-1789376697.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Near Blackpool Lies A Coastal English Town With Scenic Trails And Award-Winning Beaches]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2255632/fleetwood-england-near-blackpool-coastal-town-scenic-trails-award-winning-beaches/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beach Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2255632/fleetwood-england-near-blackpool-coastal-town-scenic-trails-award-winning-beaches/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[From beaches with Victorian architecture and cleanliness awards to gorgeous trails with coastal and country views, this seaside U.K. town has lots to offer.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[From beaches with Victorian architecture and cleanliness awards to gorgeous trails with coastal and country views, this seaside U.K. town has lots to offer.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/near-blackpool-lies-a-coastal-english-town-with-scenic-trails-and-award-winning-beaches/intro-1789093255.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Underrated Spot In Yosemite National Park Offers Unique, Panoramic Views]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2253626/olmsted-point-yosemite-national-park-underrated-spot-unique-panoramic-views/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Jen Ottolino)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2253626/olmsted-point-yosemite-national-park-underrated-spot-unique-panoramic-views/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Yosemite&#39;s most famous viewpoints are more crowded than ever, but this quieter, underrated eastern lookout delivers spectacular Half Dome views.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yosemite&#39;s most famous viewpoints are more crowded than ever, but this quieter, underrated eastern lookout delivers spectacular Half Dome views.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/this-underrated-spot-in-yosemite-national-park-offers-unique-panoramic-views/intro-1788499763.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[One Of Europe's National Parks Is A Remote Gem For Scenic Outdoor Recreation]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2253611/retezat-national-park-romania-europe-remote-gem-scenic-outdoor-recreation/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Felix Gott)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2253611/retezat-national-park-romania-europe-remote-gem-scenic-outdoor-recreation/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Dust off the hiking boots and make some serious plans to visit the peaks and valleys of one of Europe&#39;s most underrated and under-visited national parks.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dust off the hiking boots and make some serious plans to visit the peaks and valleys of one of Europe&#39;s most underrated and under-visited national parks.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/one-of-europes-national-parks-is-a-remote-gem-for-scenic-outdoor-recreation/intro-1788953001.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[America's Best Cross-Country Road Trip For Hikers Taking On National Park Trails]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2250093/america-best-cross-country-road-trip-hikers-national-park-trails/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Amanda Morgan)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Road Trips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2250093/america-best-cross-country-road-trip-hikers-national-park-trails/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Grab your hiking shoes and prepare an epic road trip playlist. This coast-to-coast route hits five national parks across the U.S. for epic hiking adventures.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grab your hiking shoes and prepare an epic road trip playlist. This coast-to-coast route hits five national parks across the U.S. for epic hiking adventures.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/americas-best-cross-country-road-trip-for-hikers-taking-on-national-park-trails/intro-1788407597.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Incredible Hiking Trail In Glacier National Park Everyone Should Visit At Least Once]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.explore.com/2249334/redrock-falls-trail-glacier-national-park-hiking-everyone-visit-once/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@explore.com (Jen Ottolino)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.explore.com/2249334/redrock-falls-trail-glacier-national-park-hiking-everyone-visit-once/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[This Glacier National Park trail offers alpine scenery, wildlife spotting, and a spectacular waterfall on mostly flat terrain suitable for all types of hikers.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This Glacier National Park trail offers alpine scenery, wildlife spotting, and a spectacular waterfall on mostly flat terrain suitable for all types of hikers.<p><img src="https://www.explore.com/img/gallery/the-incredible-hiking-trail-in-glacier-national-park-everyone-should-visit-at-least-once/intro-1788347331.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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