Santa Barbara County’s Montecito Hot Springs are highly popular but navigating parking and following the trail can be tricky.

Have you ever noticed how your shoulders drop a few inches the moment you step into a quiet forest? Or how the sound of ocean waves seems to reset your breathing pattern?

Emily Pennington is a columnist and longtime Outside contributor. For her 63 Parks column, she visited every U.S. national park. As chilly weather approaches and the leaves turn, it’s time to swap out ...