Travel
ArchiveWeek of October 2-8, 1997 Mountain biking in Moab Cycling tours through Italy Visiting Tahiti in November Lift ticket discounts at Taos Backpacking trips near Tucson…
Bill Holmes is currently touring South America by bicycle with his wife, Nancy Holmes. Read their dispatches in the Andean Adventure. Torres del Paine Soaring towers of granite…
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 November 13-19, 1997 Fastpacking can save time and weight Elephantback touring through Nepal Facts about the world’s highest peaks Honeymooning in exciting Costa Rica Kayaking a Washington…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of December 25-31, 1997 Adventurous trips around Scandinavia Top picks in Vermont, New Hampshire Heading south of the border in winter Learning to sail in…
Week of January 29-February 4, 1998 El Niño having catastrophic effect on Galapagos Outfitting a Grand Canyon trip for 18 people Pitching in on an authentic archaeological dig Seeing everything but dry…
Week of February 12-18, 1998 Bareboat cruising in the Caribbean Taking survival courses through BOSS Canoeing Boundary Waters in August Celebrating your 40th birthday outdoors Booking a hut in…
Week of February 19-25, 1998 Skiing the crunchy, ungroomed snow of Europe Studying kayaking at the Otter Bar Lodge Attempting the Grand Staircase with three friends Seeing the West’s national parks…
Week of April 2-8, 1998 Choosing an adventurous vacation River-rafting trips in October Hiking to Canada’s highest waterfall Camping out in style at Yellowstone Choosing an adventurous vacation…
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 September 26-October 2, 1996 Guided treks to sacred Mount Kailas An info source for Southwest cycling Hiking in southwest Pennsylvania In search of perfection in Mexico…
Week of September 14-21, 1995 Making the most of Baja’s Cabo San Lucas Choosing the right guide service for a Himalayan expedition Best autumn day hikes near Winter Park, CO Do Mexico right:…
Week of September 18-24, 1997 “Fall-and-die” skiing in France Discount ski tickets in Colorado Disease risks for travel to Belize Formalizing an outdoor education Penny-saving safaris around Alaska…
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 September 14-21, 1995 Making the most of Baja’s Cabo San Lucas Choosing the right guide service for a Himalayan expedition Best autumn day hikes near Winter Park, CO Do Mexico right:…
Week of December 8-14, 1995 Biking Colorado’s Tenth Mountain Trail Skiing South America this summer Backpacking Utah’s White Canyon Kayaking options near Las Vegas, NV Hawaii in one week…
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 September 26-October 2, 1996 Guided treks to sacred Mount Kailas An info source for Southwest cycling Hiking in southwest Pennsylvania In search of perfection in Mexico…
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…
Week of May 1-7, 1997 Family hiking, fishing vacations Nice, secluded canoe camping Mount Cook climbing preparations Scenic cross-country road trip Bowl skiing in Western Canada…
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 30-May 6, 1998 Skiing in Austria: finding Europe’s Vail Camping with a view in obsolete fire towers Biking in Glacier: road or mountain? Hiking around Scotland’s Loch Ness…
Week of June 4-10, 1998 America’s sweetest rides: a state-by-state guide Mixing pleasure with work: day hikes near Billings Fourth of July mountain biking on Puerto Rico Seeking a REAL adventure for…
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 Urban stargazing for amateurs…
Week of September 10-16, 1998 Europe in the fall and on the cheap Canoeing Temagami Lake area of Ontario Planning bike route from Bay Area to Yosemite Canoeing Temagami Lake area of…