Exercise

Today's the day to walk the Bald Mountain Trail. Forecast: full sun with an afternoon high of 75 F. Perfect for this easy 6.5-mile loop with spectacular views. No sweat. Well, maybe a little on the Way up. 3 or 4 hours, depending on if you do your wine-tasting before or after the hike.

Because flexible muscles make everything easier and less tiring. C'mon, down on your hands and knees. To improve the flexibility of your shoulders and hips. To engage the abdominal and core muscles that support and balance you. This is a great 1-minute exercise.

Let's party like it was A.D. 79. August 24, 79. Via dell'Abbondanza was jammed with people buying their fruits and vegetables and olive oil and wine and ... you know how that story ends. Today, Pompeii is one of the most beautifully fascinating walks on the planet. And nearby Naples might be the best place to walk and eat pizza.

If you're looking for a spring or summer hiking in New England, you might want to start here. A bird- and wildflower-filled National Natural Landmark in Massachusetts' Berkshire Mountains. Serious sightseeing falls somewhere between a hike and a stroll.

$25 for a 1-week all-access pass to 700 miles of hiking trails in Glacier National Park. Through a landscape carved by two million years of glaciers. It's National Parks Week. Time to think about a Better Cheaper Slower summer adventure.

Admission to all the U.S. National Parks was free for the kickoff of National Parks Week last Sautrday. All 400 of them. Even the first and still the most amazing one: Yellowstone. Old Faithful and the majority of the planet's geysers are here. Free for one day. Really Cheap every other day.

Free this Saturday: the hike with a quiet, private, jaw-dropping view of Yosemite National Park's iconic Half Dome. Three Ways to choose from: 2 miles, 6 miles or 8 miles. They all end at the summit of Sentinel Dome for a view you don't get when you're standing on Half Dome.