Travel
ArchiveWeek of February 28-March 6, 1996 Diving in Fiji Sailing in the Seychelles Backpacking choices in Wyoming The Yukon’s Kluane park Easy-access hikes in Colorado Outdoor…
Week of April 4-10, 1996 Leavenworth: Washington’s backyard Bavaria The Midwest’s best paddling trips Hiking Mexico’s Copper Canyon Outdoor travel in Greece North Carolina’s Nantahala Outdoor Center…
Week of April 11-18, 1996 Biking and hiking in Nevada Utah’s Fishlake National Forest Camping in the Hawaiian Islands Exploring Canada’s remote Ellesmere Island Low-budget snorkeling in the Florida…
Week of May 9-16, 1996 The Bahamas’ low-key Out Islands Green Tortoise for alternative travel West Virginia is for mountain biking Attack of the killer black flies Wildlife and…
Week of May 16-22, 1996 Adventure-of-a-lifetime trips Rapid transit on the Kern River Trekking in India Dinosaur National Monument Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest Red Rock…
Week of June 13-19, 1996 Grand Teton guides Preparing for Manitoba Fat-tire rides in Crested Butte Hiking in Illinois Paddle trips with kids Four Corners mountain…
Week of June 27-July 4, 1996 To shower or not to shower: Camping near Bend Buggy but crowd-free on Lake Superior Southbound to the Smokies The travel lady comes clean…
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Week of October 17-23, 1996 Which way to Whitney’s summit? Programs for disabled athletes Getting outdoors in the Big Apple Discover sea kayaking near D.C. First Mount Washington.
Week of October 24-30, 1996 Best of Costa Rica in nine days Winter climbing at Joshua Tree A pop Civil War trivia quiz Sunny January hiking on a budget…
Week of October 3-9, 1996 Moab for intermediate riders How to survive Death Valley Hike Collings Mountain in Oregon A Palm Springs fat-tire challenge Christmas in the arms…
Week of November 14-20, 1996 Cozy vacation rentals in Europe Getting away from the beach in Manzanillo Exploring Chile’s Lake District on two wheels Whitewater adventures in New Zealand…
Week of January 2-8, 1997 Paddling the Maine Island Trail Heli- and snowcat skiing in Canada Where to stay for Bonaire diving Kick back at a Shenandoah farm inn…
Week of February 6-12, 1997 Camping on the cheap on Kauai Running the grueling Badwater 146 Hiking Mount Robson’s Berg Lake Trail Helping students plan their own adventure…
Week of March 20-26, 1997 Rugged camping in the Midwest Enjoying a week in Puerto Rico Late-summer weather in Sitka Traveling on the Superior Hiking Trail Vancouver Island kayaking…
Week of December 11-17, 1997 Lodges that can hold a big family reunion Safety issues and best travel times for Ecuador Oceanside camping near Florida’s panhandle Rock climbing inside a Midwestern silo…
Andean Adventure Recommended reading on the subject of South America Keep the River on Your Right by Tobias Schneebaum. Grove Press, 1969. $10.95 In 1955, armed with a penknife and the…
Virtual adventure: Telluride to Moab The friendly folks of Gateway By Jason Lathrop September 14, 1996 9:30 a.m.: I step out of the Gateway Hut onto squishy red mud. Last…
Andean Adventure Wheel of fortune July 1, 1997 Our new friends begged us to join their group ride Looking ahead we could see sheets of sand whipping across where the road…
Andean Adventure The initiation February 16, 1997 There were football-size rocks everywhere in our path After our “initiation” of Ruta 40, I am just recovering. This part of the trip was the…
Andean Adventure Surf City, South America December 2, 1997 Looking through the guidebook for Lima one can quickly become overwhelmed. There are hundreds of “can’t miss” museums and cathedrals stretched across the sprawling…
Week of April 10-16, 1997 Exploring Grand Staircase-Escalante Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Hiking, biking, and paddling in Maine Learning to sail in the Caribbean Tips for…
Week of May 8-14, 1997 Hiking in Steamboat Springs Fat Tire Festival in Colorado Rafting trips for Boy Scouts Hidden wonder near Phoenix Short trip to Iceland in May…
Week of May 15-21, 1997 Hiking getaways near Tucson Dry camping in eastern Oregon Diving adventures in Cuba Vacation ideas for Grenada Planning a Mississippi canoe trip…
Week of July 10-16, 1997 Kayaking Annapolis in August Canoe-camping in the Everglades Kayak school in Portland, Maine Mountain biking along Fox River Fly-fishing getaways in Montana…
Week of July 17-23, 1997 Where in Colorado should a runner move? Cycling through Europe on a shoestring Kayaking Lake Powell — without the crowds Rock climbing in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge…
Week of July 24-30, 1997 Hiking trails alongside Lake Erie Vacationing in Glacier National Park Volunteering for the Eco-Challenge Modest cycling tours through Europe Backpacking in the North Cascades…
Week of September 11-17, 1997 Hiking the Appalachian Trail Eco-touring with a mission Family beach-bumming in Hawaii Writing to win a lake resort Christmas ski trips in Colorado…
Andean Adventure A desert oasis December 26, 1997 Christmas. Hanging ornaments and the cold chill of winter’s breath. A tall Scotch fir tree exuding its piney perfume. Reunions with family and friends. Warm…
Kayaking Chichagof Island Planning your trip How to get there You can do this one of three ways. First is by vehicle up the Alcan Highway, coming finally into…
Colombia home to a rich heritage GETTING THERE There are several ways to reach either San Agustín or Tierradentro, including connections from the major cities of Cali or Bogota (passing through Nieva).
Week of October 16-22, 1997 Hard-to-find Sahara desert safaris Getting away to the Chesapeake Bay Mountain biking around Bermuda Writing Adventure Grant proposals Happenin’ honeymoons in Jamaica…
Week of January 1-7, 1998 Guided cycling trips through Europe Planning a kid-friendly active vacation What should I do with six months off? Honeymooning on Fiji and Bora Bora…
Week of January 22-28, 1998 Skiing into Jap Lake in the BWCA Scenic camping close to Washington D.C. Environmental expeditions from Earthwatch Taking the Silk Route from Turkey to China…
Week of March 19-25, 1998 Canoe adventures for single parents and kids A bonefishing honeymoon in blue waters Summer outdoor jobs for teenagers Learning to surf in California or Hawaii…
Week of March 5-11, 1998 Skiing the slope at Elmendorf Base, Alaska Whitewater rafting the Rio Grande in March Scuba diving in the lesser-known Caribbean Flying into Glacier Bay Nat’l Park…
Week of April 16-22, 1998 Living conditions in Bogota Finding a sea-kayaking outfitter in Iceland El Niño-battered Machu Picchu Tackling Tuckerman’s Ravine El Niño-battered Machu Picchu Question:…
Week of August 29-September 4, 1996 Roughing it (sort of) on St. John Aspen action, minus the snow Outside the Beltway, into Virginia Camping in Hoosier National Forest…
Week of February 27-March 5, 1997 Bike-rental options on the Big Island Small outfitters for water play in Belize What to expect for Mount Mitchell hiking Fly-fishing and more in Pennsylvania…
Week of September 28-October 5, 1995 Rock climbing in Thailand Why the Caymans still rule the world of scuba Dengue fever in Costa Rica? Whitewater canoeing in Manitoba Kentucky’s gorgeous…
Week of July 2-8, 1998 Urban stargazing for amateurs Ski mountaineering in South America Finding a kayaking camp Stellar hiking in Wyoming’s Wind River Range Ski mountaineering in South…
Week of July 30 — August 6, 1998 Planning early for fall foliage peeping Purchasing advance tickets from ski area Scenic hikes in Olympic and Rainier National Parks Purchasing advance tickets from…
Week of August 21-27, 1997 Christmastime skiing in New England Cycling opportunities in Colorado Whitewater rafting on the Gauley Heading south of the border in winter First-class skiing in…
Week of January 1-8, 1996 Sea kayaking tours in Hawaii Budget travel in the Pacific Northwest Affordable skiing in Utah Summer jobs in the outdoors Kayaking Utah’s…
Week of July 18-25, 1996 Rock art in the Valley of Fire Inexpensive outdoor trip packages Boating the Boundary Waters Winter snow action in the Rockies River paddling…
Week of May 16-22, 1996 Adventure-of-a-lifetime trips Rapid transit on the Kern River Trekking in India Dinosaur National Monument Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest Red Rock…
Week of April 23-29, 1998 Exploring Iceland by foot Self-guided hiking in the Pyrenees Dengue fever dangers in Thailand Searching for all-women travel groups Exploring Iceland by foot…
Week of June 18-24, 1998 Packing for a fall biking trip in France Northern Utah’s Bear Lake and Flaming Gorge Adventuring in the Dominican Republic Seeking an educational wilderness experience…
Week of June 25-July 1, 1998 Family fun on Hawaii’s Big Island Adventure Travel Companies for male travelers A wheelchair-accessible trip to the Great Smokies Weekend whitewater canoeing escapes from NYC…
Week of July 30 — August 6, 1998 Planning early for fall foliage peeping Purchasing advance tickets from ski area Scenic hikes in Olympic and Rainier National Parks Scenic hikes in Olympic…
Week of November 5 — November 11, 1998 Rock climbing in New Mexico No-frills Jamaica Fattire holidays in San Miguel de Allende No-frills Jamaica By Amy Marr Question: Our family…
Week of September 17-23, 1998 Late season leaf peeping Adventure touring in Alaska Extreme adventures for the holidays Adventure touring in Alaska By Amy Marr Question: Can you help me…
Week of November 16-23, 1995 Colorado’s best family-oriented ski areas Cheap around-the-world airfares Nova Scotia in midwinter Tricks for flying with your kayak Safe sea kayaking in Canada’s Gulf Islands…
Week of October 26-November 2, 1995 Subterranean rafting in New Zealand Hiking amidst Mayan ruins of the Yucatán Finding voodoo ceremonies in Haiti Thanksgiving camping at Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park…
Week of December 1-7, 1995 Getting ready for Mt. Kilimanjaro Wildlife tours of the Southwest Snowboarder’s guide to Banff Summer camps for grown-ups Affordable skiing in the Northwest…
Week of January 1-8, 1996 Sea kayaking tours in Hawaii Budget travel in the Pacific Northwest Affordable skiing in Utah Summer jobs in the outdoors Kayaking Utah’s Escalante River…
Week of January 23-30, 1996 Backcountry ski tours in New Hampshire Big Bend in winter Rafting Africa’s Zambezi River Best hikes in the Pacific Northwest Fat-tire touring in Colorado…
Week of February 14-21, 1996 Camping at Point Reyes Seashore, CA Alabama backpacking destination The new Crater Lake Lodge Camping on Florida’s barrier islands Bike touring Nova Scotia and…
Week of March 6-13, 1996 Tips on Great Smoky Mountains park Back to windsurfing school The primo treks on this planet Springtime getaway in Moab The lodge life in…
Week of April 4-10, 1996 Leavenworth: Washington’s backyard Bavaria The Midwest’s best paddling trips Hiking Mexico’s Copper Canyon Outdoor travel in Greece North Carolina’s Nantahala Outdoor Center…
Week of October 10-16, 1996 I want to be an Eco-Challenger Acadia hiking is short but steep Spring break on Santa Catalina Island Self-guided bike touring in Italy…
Week of May 2-9, 1996 Pilgrimage to mountain biking mecca: Moab, Utah City dwellers’ salvation: Canoeing in New Hampshire Adventure hikes at the Grand Canyon East Coast beach vacations…
Week of May 29-June 5, 1996 Biking routes in New Jersey The great Western raft trip, defined Catskills camping tips Still the best: Baja for sea kayaking California’s snowy…
Week of June 13-19, 1996 Grand Teton guides Preparing for Manitoba Fat-tire rides in Crested Butte Hiking in Illinois Paddle trips with kids Four Corners mountain…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of July 3-9, 1996 Hotspots in Nowheresville, Iowa Lodges. Near Seattle. Way cool. City dwellers’ salvation: Canoeing in New Hampshire The poop on dogs in…
The Rugged Outback: How Tough Is Tough? Working the cattle .avi format (656K) or .mov (743K) Video courtesy Northern Territory Tourist Commission The where, when, and how…
Week of October 31-November 6, 1996 Pampered honemoon seclusion Backcountry fun in the Canadian Rockies Thanksgiving on Maui with teenagers Moderate hiking trips in January Mexico: Too many…
Week of November 7-13, 1996 Exploring the Dominican Republic’s parks Kayaking and rafting near Juneau Choosing a mountaineering school Off the map in Baja Sur Mexico Kayaking and…
Week of August 8-14, 1996 North Cascades for tourist-free beauty Keeping hydrated on the Inca Trail Knobby-tire spinning abroad Folk music and camping in Rhode Island Squish the…
Week of December 12-18, 1996 Kayaking the Tatshenshini Last-minute stays in Sun Valley Guided ascents in the Swiss Alps Weather on Mount Whitney in March Sea kayaking in…
Week of December 19-25, 1996 Whistler-Blackcomb on a shoestring Malaria precautions for Indonesia Local hiking clubs in New Zealand Romantic skiing trips in Wisconsin Skiing the Grand Canyon’s…
Week of January 9-15, 1997 Hut-to-hut skiing in the Adirondacks Family adventure, high in the saddle Options for climbing Kilimanjaro Kayaking South Padre Island Reliable Boundary Waters outfitters…
Week of March 20-26, 1997 Rugged camping in the Midwest Enjoying a week in Puerto Rico Late-summer weather in Sitka Traveling the Superior Hiking Trail Vancouver Island kayaking trips…
Week of December 11-17, 1997 Lodges that can hold a big family reunion Safety issues and best travel times for Ecuador Oceanside camping near Florida’s panhandle Rock climbing inside a Midwestern silo…
Virtual adventure: Telluride to Moab Spring Creek runs bone dry September 10, 1996 9:30 a.m. (Mountain time): I wake up more or less sweltering on the top bunk in Last Dollar…
Virtual adventure: Telluride to Moab Logistics: Getting there High country fades to red-rock desert near Moab The San Juan Hut System’s Telluride to Moab tour package costs…
Andean Adventure At rest in the den of thieves December 15, 1996 Siesta time in Lima Crime. It is the prevailing theme in any discussion of travel in Peru. Greater than the…
Andean Adventure In the land of wine and sun June 10, 1997 We were thrilled to find sun and good wine in San Juan To be between Mendoza and San Juan is…
Andean Adventure Finally leaving Quito December 9, 1996 The first rule of international air travel is to make sure you ask about baggage allowance. The second and more important rule is to ask…
Week of March 27-April 2, 1997 Day-tripping with Bear Run as your base Exploring the waters of the Exumas Camping on the beach at St. George’s Diving options in the Tulum-Sian Ka’an…