Kauai

The Best Vacations in North America

From a barrier island off South Carolina’s coast to a remote ski town in British Columbia, we’ve rounded up our (and our kids'!) favorite places to chase adventure this summer

Bethany Hamilton Is What Unstoppable Looks Like

The surfer lost her arm to a shark 15 years ago. If you think that’s slowed her down, you don’t know her story.

The Man Who Survived a Rattler, Bear, and Shark Attack

The 20-year-old faced three wildlife attacks within 36 months

Laird Hamilton on Rescuing People from Hawaii's Floods

The Kauai resident puts the catastrophic damage into perspective, after rescuing 75 people himself

How to Find Hawaii's Secret Beaches

These six remote beaches are worth the effort it takes to get there

One Hawaiian Island Is Losing the GMO Fight

On Kauai, residents worry less about whether genetically-modified food is safe to eat and more about what the pesticides used to test them are doing to their bodies. In an excerpt from his new book, 'Food Fight,' the author hits the ground to find out just what's happening.

10 Far-from-Home Thanksgiving Escapes

Not visiting the in-laws? Have an adventurous Turkey Day in one of these destinations.

Top 8 Ultra-Long Distance Adventure Runs

Challenge your abilities with these iconic runs through the wilds of America.

Where are the best (safe) cliffs to jump in the U.S.?

15 Leaf-Blurring Adventures

A peeping stroll is not an acceptable last outdoor gasp before winter. Presenting the best active autumn escapes.