There are moments during this hike to the beach that you’ll think you are in the Sleeping Bear Dunes up north. The .7 mile hike is scenic and, at times, difficult. The start of the hike is flat and ...

In summer, or shoulder season for that matter, there's not much better than a water-view hike or one that ends up at a beach for lounging and swimming. Some of these routes see steady foot traffic.

Bring bug spray and accurate tide charts, for starters. As for destinations, there are several long stretches of the Pacific coast hardly trodden upon by humans. The unforgiving landscapes will make ...

Think the beach is just for lounging? Think again. These stunning hikes trace the coast, from quiet beach walks to heart-pounding cliff treks. Think the beach is just for lounging? Think again. I ...