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Take a break from winter in a mineral bath that will soothe your soul.
As a teenager, I began sponsoring a poverty-stricken boy in the Caribbean. Twelve years and thousands of dollars later I flew down to meet him—and to learn if my efforts did any good at all.
From October 26-31, approximately 650 delegates gathered daily in Namibia, to explore, learn, be inspired and to invest in creating a more sustainable adventure travel industry. …
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Skiing in the middle of the season can mean long waits at the lifts and jam-packed hotels. Here’s how to avoid both.
Want to score some mega-points with your date? Whisk her off to one of these high-end slopes. They're a splurge, but worth it.
A fascination with a cartoon animal and a Class V river lured her to the empty wilderness of Tasmania. Turns out the raw side of Down Under offers an amazing number of pristine places to camp, surf, hike, mountain bike, and kayak. Stephanie Pearson goes all in.
If you want to lounge on an empty beach for hours, consider one of these trips.
Looking for your next getaway? Consider putting your money—and time—in a place that is more than postcard pretty.
Eight amazing lodge trips for those craving comfort and instant access
I am not sure which I remember better: the deafening noise or the tranquil silence.
Who needs muesli and mulled wine? The U.S. hut scene is gaining ground. These DIY trips put you in the best of the backcountry.
Every year, scores of Into the Wild fans tackle a dangerous river crossing to visit the last home of Alaska's most famous adventure casualty. Why are so many people willing to risk injury, and even death, to pay homage to a controversial ascetic who perished so young?
Into The Bus: An intimate tour of the Fairbanks City Transit System Bus 142, where the late Chris McCandless was discovered
In a typical January, the fabled Japanese resort Niseko gets more snow—nearly 15 feet—than any other ski area in the world. But is there such a thing as too much?
Welcome to Telluride, the best little stoner town in America
While the rest of the Middle East boils, Jordan’s epic canyonlands are quiet—and empty
With the economy on the uptick and early snowfall stoking demand, Dan Sherman, spokesman for ski-centric travel agent Ski.com, says you can’t count on resorts dropping prices mid-season. You should book early and online. Here are a few deals to get you started.
With medical costs exploding, young adventurers are opting to go under the knife overseas. Is the risk worth it?
A clean, green, LEED-certified hostel in south Chattanooga where athletes of all stripes feel at home.
Fire the babysitter. This time you're bringing the whole family.
Your favorite slopes—bigger, better, and ready for winter
Your number-one travel companion wants more than a vacation. Presenting our favorite trips to satisfy his (and your) wanderlust.
Three proven formulas for a different kind of Turkey Day
Hitting the Road? These new travel accessories will make the journey sweeter
Professional Mountain Bikers Eric Porter and Kelly McGarry set off on a bike adventure in Peru. Aside from exploring the country side on bikes, they deliver solar panels to a school in the mountains. Shot and Edited by Justin Olsen.
A peeping stroll is not an acceptable last outdoor gasp before winter. Presenting the best active autumn escapes.
When the Great Recession hit, young people found a million different ways to cope with their battered job prospects. Alex and Nick Kleeman found the best way, scraping together enough cash to buy a 32-foot sailboat, then plunging into the Pacific for the adventure of their lives. So what if they didn’t know how to sail?
The helicopter ride to a luxury resort was undeniably sweet. But for Peter Heller, the greatest thing about New Zealand’s South Island was kayaking down a surly river with an old paddling buddy, in a country that’s still unbelievably pristine.
Explore the continent's most awe-inspiring place on a bold road trip across the last frontier.
Our summer is the perfect time to migrate south to New Zealand, where July means trekking-perfect temperatures and no crowds
Want to get your children hooked on the active life? In these five family-friendly towns, adventure is right outside the front door.
Norway has everything the alps does—towering mountains, five-star restaurants, loads of culture. You also get fjords, glaciers, epic whitewater, and a few thousand polar bears.
On the 40th anniversary of the much-loved 4-day bluegrass bacchanalia, veteran pickers take a look back on how it all came to be
Your perfect summer vacation may be just around the corner.
And we mean "trips" in the literal sense. Our contributors share their most-loved, go-to spots across the U.S.
Soaring and sailing with the Wolf Pack in the new Hyundai Santa Fe
What do you do when winter just won't let go? Elizabeth Eilers Sullivan and her family hole up in a cabin in Minnesota to wait out snow season’s last gasp.
Childhood is the perfect time to solidify your kids' love of the outdoors. These camps are here to help.
From Everest Base Camp, professional climbing guide Garrett Madison has been following developments on the fight between Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Jonathan Griffith, and a group of Sherpas. He gives us the insider perspective and what the media got wrong.
Trips and activities to keep you outside during the mucky months
The ponies that carried Genghis Khan’s warriors are small, tough, and skittish as hell, making the prospect of riding them for 1,000 kilometers seem downright insane. American cowboy Will Grant couldn’t resist, so he entered the Mongol Derby—the longest, hardest horse race in the world—determined not just to finish but to win.
The new country of South Sudan is blessed with oil, water, and a safari bonanza: one of the largest, most stunning animal migrations on earth. But without roads, laws, or infrastructure, can Africa’s youngest state turn potential into stabilizing profit? Patrick Symmes joins the adventure.
In 1966, a group of gravediggers in West Virginia reported seeing a flying humanoid figure with glowing red eyes. A year later, a nearby bridge collapsed, killing 46 people. Coincidence? Probably, but who knows.
Travel to these destinations for tons of open space—and it's all yours
Can't wait for the weather to warm up? With balmy temperatures year-round, miles of world-class trails, and a laid-back, kid-friendly atmosphere, L.A.'s southern neighbor has you covered.
Rock Hopping and Wrangling with the Wolf Pack in the New Hyundai Santa Fe
Katie Heaney fell off a horse. Years later, she got back on. You can decide whether or not this works as a metaphor for something else.
It's 13 miles from the top of Broadway to the bottom. Oh, and if you're wondering, it's definitely possible to get lost along the way.
In short: they clean up a lot of poop
Tourists must do their part to be a responsible addition to the ecotourism equation. Here's how.
Katie Heaney tries to figure out the difference between "shriveled dead thing" and chupacabra
Ken Chase created a company that provides luxury tours for American conservatives. It's—this is important—not a place for angry Cambridge democrats. Also: "angry Cambridge democrat" is really redundant.
From renting a car to cheap places to stay and where to go, 15 tips for skiing the Alps
There is no explicit definition of ocean or marine wilderness anywhere in the world, but there are about a dozen generally-agreed-upon places in the United States where you can—and should—see it
Most people, you know, put on a pair of shoes in order to start running. Chris Hawson, though, needed to take his off.
In 1900, Chicagoans remade their city’s namesake river. Then they let it go to hell.
Jason Diamond talks with Michael Kiser, the founder of a site that, well, hunts for good beer
Avalo York once ruled the Central Park bike loop. He's still there, almost every weekday, but he's been done with racing for a long time.
Katie Heaney goes looking for the dead in Minnesota's (possibly haunted) St. James Hotel
Ryan O'Hanlon is down in Honduras to cover the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's opening World Cup qualifying match
Eric Nusbaum went to a bullfight in Mexico City, and, among other things, he realized Ernest Hemingway was totally wrong