Regularly heading to a park can be quite the stress reliever! As enjoyable as hiking can be, however, you may not even know how or where to get started. We asked experts for the answers to the ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

The magical months of summer are here. Long days, balmy nights and day trips are upon us. Living in the New York area, it's important for me to have a list of nature experiences for when the city gets ...