Washington, DC

Washington’s Fitness Monuments

Politics might be the focus of our nation’s capital, but d.c.’s greatest resource is adventure

An Ode to Running in the City

You can't beat the beauty of running on mountain trails, but I still sometimes long for the freedom and shared chaos of urban runs

The 12 Best Hotel Gyms in the United States

Gone: The days of treadmills shoved into ugly hotel closets. Here: The hotel gym you wish you could take home.

Where Can I Find the Best Boozy Ice Cream in the U.S.?

Where Are the Best Urban Running Trails?

The 10 Best Big Cities for Active Families

What kinds of cities make families happy? That was our starting point. The answer, of course, is complicated. Our first assumption: kids like being around other kids. So we looked for cities where a high percentage of the population is under age 18. Next we looked at affordability...

Surviving Your Trip

Disaster can strike anywhere, at any time. Being prepared can save your life.

Best Towns 2008

Your town got you down? We’ve got your escape plan. These 20 stars of America’s 21st-century Renaissance are riding a wave of civic reinvention and fresh ideas.

Urban Without Limits: Finding Adventure in America's Big Cities

How to see your stomping grounds as a concrete jungle.