Photo of the Day
Two people walk on a trail in front of a lake and some mountains.
April 14, 2026 | The Perfect Hike
In this image from the January 2026 issue of National Geographic, trailbuilders Willie Bittner and Jed Talbot wind past the aquamarine waters of Belgrano Lake at Perito Moreno National Park in Patagonia, Argentina. The magazine story focuses on trail designers around the world who are working to engineer awe on hiking trails while also protecting the environment. Bittner and Talbot are just one example—over the past decade, the duo has helped set a new standard for making intuitive and sustainably designed trails at Perito Moreno and elsewhere in the region.
