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ArchiveWeek 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 April 18-24, 1996 Denali’s alter ego: Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias Doggy dos and don’ts in national parks Block Island: Your funky, affordable Nantucket Activities on Little Cayman Island…
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 June 6-12, 1996 Canada’s warmest shores Alaskan cabins and lodges Georgia’s Civil War legacy Ditching D.C. for river R&R Hiking the San Jacintos in So.Cal.
Week of June 20-27, 1996 Pedaling the Maritimes Atlanta, sans barbecued pork Gulf Islands sea-kayak trek Caymans in summer: BYO bug juice Southeast kayaking gurus Caymans in…
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…
July 1996 A Tour de France to call your own So Le Tour has you picturing yourself wheeling through the picturesque Gallic countryside, oui? But of course. And unlike the peloton, you can stay…
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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 December 5-11, 1996 Holing up in the Georgia hills Exploring Hot Springs National Park Planning adventure trips with kids Snorkeling the Nohoch cave system Whitewater river-running…
Week of November 21-27, 1996 Sea kayaking schools for beginners Saltwater adventures in Honduras Camping tips for the desert Trekking to the North Pole Backcountry ski trips near…
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 adventure Easy-access…
Week of February 13-19, 1997 Cycling outfitters for the British Isles Learning at the helm in sailing school Exploring Grenada’s natural offerings Racing in short-term extreme events Beating…
Week of December 18-24, 1997 Choosing an adventure trip to Latin America Would I be crazy to camp at Zion in February? Ever heard of this remote Caribbean island? Planning a Rocky…
Week of November 6-12, 1997 Finding family trips for all seasons Doin’ California with a big doggy Trekking Peru with two children Climbing Kilimanjaro in February Finding the perfect…
Andean Adventure Life on the upswing in Quito October 29, 1996 Quito, Ecuador Spanish classes are going great and I can now begin to understand the raving DJs on the radio. We…
Andean Adventure First-aid kit essentials Every traveler should carry a basic first-aid kit. Outdoor Research and others have ready-made kits. Consult the Pocket Doctor by Steven Bezrushka. Medicine for Mountaineering by James…
Andean Adventure Under construction April 5, 1997 I’m pedalling with all my force, but the sticky mud holds my tire like superglue. I’m sinking like quicksand, the weight over my back tire boring…
Andean Adventure YPF: Our home away from home May 21, 1997 We’ve had our share of amazing campsites I remember sitting at home imagining the most wonderful, tranquil campsites, visualizing the…
Week of April 17-23, 1997 Heading where weather is a safe bet Vacations for working with animals Off-season hiking and diving in Grenada Finding outfitters for disabled travelers Mountain…
Andean Adventure El Niño at last January 1, 1998 El Niño, the climatic event of the century. We’d heard it so often that the idea had long lost all significance. Rains had come…
Week of May 22-28, 1997 Kayaking in the Land of 10,000 Lakes Easy-to-summit peaks in Colorado Backpacking trips on the east coast Hiking trails near Red Lodge, Montana Around-the-world…
Week of June 5-11, 1997 Where’s the mysterious Blue Lake? Kayaking vacations near Seattle Family car-camping in the Rockies Campground choices at Yellowstone Do-it-yourself trips to Nepal…
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 31-August 6, 1997 Sightseeing around Anchorage, Alaska Snowy adventures on the Last Continent Family vacations away from Disneyland Summer ski trips near Portland, Oregon January getaways…
Week of August 14-20, 1997 Condos for scuba divers on Bonaire Fabulous trips to Laguna Miramar Weekend camping near Manhattan Inline-skating tours in Holland Things to do in Rhodes,…
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…
Thrill-seekers take the plunge with bungy-jumping Jumpers’ ankles are attached to a cord with webbing and a carabiner To bungy-jump is to laugh in the face of something we all know inherently to…
Climbing the Andes Review: Trekking in Bolivia The rugged snow-incrusted Cordilleras, the austere highlands of the altiplano, the steamy shrouded Yungas, the languid brown rivers and verdant stretch of the Amazon…
Week 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…
Week of November 20-26, 1997 Dangers to watch out for in Colombia Get hitched then head for the beach Rafting trips for computer programmers World-class rock climbing near Kansas…
Week of January 15-21, 1998 Hiking the Pine Mountain Trail in Georgia American cycling trips in early March Spring break happenings in South America Outdoor activities for a European vacation…
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 26-April 1, 1998 Looking for a challenging NW cycle tour Camping out in the Florida Keys Backpacking in the Yukon’s Kluane National Park A pampered vacation to Acadia National…
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 Hiking to Canada’s highest waterfall…
Week of August 22-28, 1996 Cirque of the Towers, WY: Brrr. Guided climbs on Mount Rainier Trekking New York’s Finger Lakes Volcanic views, not skiing, at Mammoth Bears…
Week of September 19-25, 1996 Swimming with Aussie whale sharks New Mexico for Thanksgiving Suggestions for international study Where can a kid discover rafting? The Everglades in October:…
Week of March 6-12, 1997 Making the most of a few days in Oz Where to mountain bike in Arizona Living off the land along the AT Paddling Glacier Bay’s East Arm…
Week of March 13-20, 1996 Outdoor survival schools The poop on dogs in national parks Sea kayaking Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands The beautiful badlands near San Diego Tips on travel-planning…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of December 26, 1996-January 1, 1997 Inns and trails on Vancouver Island Primitive camping in Florida Tips for trekking in India It’s no joke:…
Colorado’s Haute Route Of soldiers and snow and one man’s vision Aspen architect Fritz Benedict dreamed of a hut system to honor his fellow vets of the Tenth Mountain Division The trail and hut system…
Week of May 29-June 4, 1997 Hiking expeditions in Eastern Europe New home for a nordic skier, bike racer Sea kayaking along the Eastern Seaboard Wicked trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains…
Week of October 9-15, 1997 Ski resort trips around California Introducing Boy Scouts to rafting Mountain-bike trails in Vermont Finding a trip for Christmas break Mountaineering and camping outings…
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 January 8-14, 1998 Hiking the Dingle Way in Ireland Cleaning up after Everest expeditioners Summer camps for serious outdoorspeople Choosing between the Andes and Himalayas Romancing the…
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 May 21-27, 1998 Family vacationing at Acadia’s Echo Lake Camp To tour or not to tour in Alaska Hiking (part of) the Na Pali Coast Selecting a walking vacation that’s…
Week of July 9-15, 1998 Planning a memorable trip to Australia Exploring the “Land of Enchantment” Backpacking in Ireland on the cheap Rafting Tennessee’s Olympic-famous Ocoee River Rafting Tennessee’s…
Week of August 27 — September 2, 1998 Hiking in South America Spectacular bike rides in the Midwest Finding fellow adventurers in Boston Planning ahead for outdoor education career…
Week of November 12 — 18, 1998 Snowy Christmas get-aways for families Wilderness hiking around Atlanta Suggested rivers for a new rafting enthusiast Snowy Christmas get-aways for families By Amy Marr…
Week of October 8-14, 1998 Family adventuring in the Canadian Rockies A fall visit to Moab Exploring Florida’s wilderness A fall visit to Moab By Amy Marr Question: I’m planning…
Week of December 17 – December 23, 1998 Cross-country treks: a coast-to-coast drive Skiing centers in Vermont A February motorcycling tour Cross-country treks: a coast-to-coast drive By Grant Davis Question:…
Week of October 12-19, 1995 Boundary Waters canoeing permits Bicycle touring across Labrador Canoe trips near Mammoth Cave, KY World-class whitewater in North Carolina Rio Grande-Big Bend remains runnable…
Week of November 9-16, 1995 Swiss vacations for serious hardbodies Pitcairn, the Pacific’s most remote island Eco-tours of the Galapagos Tahiti bareboat sailing Bicycle touring in Costa Rica…
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 January 12-18, 1996 Diving off St. Lucia Hiking in Red River Gorge, Kentucky The Dominican Republic for a budget vacation The Yucatán’s rustic seaside Training for Mt. Kilimanjaro…
Week of February 7-14, 1996 Cycle touring in the Loire Valley of France Baja sailing and kayaking Summer day hikes in Yellowstone Hiking the Ozarks of Arkansas Backcountry trekking…
Week 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 March 21-27, 1996 Bike touring in Provence Desert backpacking adventures Hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains Camping on California’s north coast Backcountry hikes in Montana and Wyoming…
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 April 24-May 1, 1996 Mountain biking Canyon de Chelly, Arizona It’s no joke: Skiing near San Diego Going backcountry in Yosemite Outfitter options for Baja, Mexico Chicago-area…
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 June 6-12, 1996 Canada’s warmest shores Alaskan cabins and lodges Georgia’s Civil War legacy Ditching D.C. for river R&R Hiking the San Jacintos near San Diego…
Week of June 20-27, 1996 Pedaling the Maritimes Atlanta, sans barbecued pork Gulf Islands sea-kayak trek Caymans in summer: BYO bug juice Southeast kayaking gurus Southeast kayaking…
Week of July 11-18, 1996 Trekking in Idaho’s Sawtooths Paddling coastal New England A short course in mountain sickness Inns and trails on Vancouver Island The big sticky:…
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 October 31-November 6, 1996 Pampered honeymoon seclusion Backcountry fun in the Canadian Rockies Thanksgiving on Maui with teenagers Moderate hiking trips in January Mexico: Too many…
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 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…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of December 26, 1996-January 1, 1997 Inns and trails on Vancouver Island Primitive camping in Florida Tips for trekking in India It’s no joke:…
Week of January 16-22, 1997 St. Lucia’s best diving spots Tennessee’s not-so-Lost Sea Base-camp paddling in Canada Learning the ropes for backpacking Beating the crowds at Denali…
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 December 18-24, 1997 Choosing an adventure trip to Latin America Would I be crazy to camp at Zion in February? Ever heard of this remote Caribbean island? Planning a Rocky…
Week of November 6-12, 1997 Finding family trips for all seasons Doin’ California with a big doggy Trekking Peru with two children Climbing Kilimanjaro in February Finding the perfect…
Sea-Kayaking Prince William Sound Excerpted from the Outside Trip-Finder, February 1995 issue By Meg Lukens Noonan ALASKA: Sea-Kayaking Prince William Sound The Route: A six- to ten-day exploration of the sheltered bays and…
Andean Adventure Visiting the greatest salt lake August 7, 1997 We set off to explore the salt lake with our guides Boldly positioned in the center of Uyuni’s main drag stands…
Andean Adventure Biking on the bottom of the world January 12, 1997 Camping on the bottom of the world There’s kind of a cold war between Argentina and Chile over this…
Andean Adventure Running on empty December 10, 1997 From Lima we pedaled into the great wide open For the past three days we have been climbing from the beaches of Lima…
Week of April 17-23, 1997 Heading where weather is a safe bet Vacations for working with animals Off-season hiking and diving in Grenada Finding outfitters for disabled travelers Mountain…
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…