Outdoor Adventure

Plan a National Park Trip
10 Best National Parks and Monuments in Arizona and How to Visit Them
National Parks
The First-Timer’s Guide to the Grand Canyon
Everything you need to know to fully experience the natural wonder, whether you’re there for one sunset or a weeklong stay.
April 18, 2024 09:20 AM
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Melanie Haiken
Hotel News + Openings
A New Under Canvas Tented Camp Is Coming to This California National Park
April 12, 2024 04:51 PM
National Parks
Women’s History Is About to Get a Bigger Spotlight in America’s National Park System
April 10, 2024 03:32 PM
National Parks
Where to Find Yellowstone’s Captivating Wildlife, Indigenous Heritage, and Uncrowded Places
April 09, 2024 03:16 PM

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Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter Sports
Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule
Winter Sports
Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule
November 01, 2022 09:04 PM
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Maggie Fuller
A First-Timer’s Guide to Mammoth Lakes, California
Winter Sports
A First-Timer’s Guide to Mammoth Lakes, California
June 24, 2022 12:55 PM
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Tim Chester
Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites
Winter Sports
Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites
March 11, 2022 02:21 PM
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Michelle Heimerman

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Astrotourism
A woman looks up at the night sky
National Parks
These U.S. National Parks Are Hosting Free Stargazing Festivals This Summer
May 17, 2023 10:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
Borealis Base Camp is located in a private boreal forest in Interior Alaska.
Stay Here Next
This Hotel Is One of the Best Places in Alaska for Aurora Viewing
March 28, 2023 01:51 PM
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Bailey Berg
A houseboat in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park sits beneath the green and magenta ribbons of the northern lights.
Hotels
The Best Hotels for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 States
March 25, 2023 09:00 AM
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Stephanie Vermillion

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Natural Wonders Worth Traveling For
Cherry blossoms in Central Park, New York City.
Trending News
New York’s Central Park Has a New Cherry Blossom Tracker—and It’s Showing an Early Bloom
March 14, 2023 03:49 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A commercial plane surrounded by northern lights
Natural Wonders
How to See the Northern Lights When You Fly
February 01, 2023 02:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
The World’s Best Places to See the Northern Lights
Epic Trips
The World’s Best Places to See the Northern Lights
January 27, 2023 08:23 PM
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Sarah Buder
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Hiking and Cycling
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Hiking + Cycling
20 Incredible Hikes Around the World
October 19, 2023 11:59 AM
Shrugs, a two-year-old rescue Ragdoll, frequently hikes with his owners in Sedona.
Hiking + Cycling
Think Only Dogs Make Good Hiking Companions? Think Again.
September 06, 2023 10:06 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
Trail in Guanica Dry Forest
Hiking + Cycling
This Lesser-Known Hiking Area in Puerto Rico Is Home to More Than 130 Bird Species
May 30, 2023 10:36 PM
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Jen Ruiz

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Swimming, Surfing, and Water Sports
This Boat Rental Company Is the Perfect Way to Step Up Your Staycation
Water Sports
This Boat Rental Company Is the Perfect Way to Step Up Your Staycation
August 19, 2020 02:30 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
Swim for Supper on Your Next Florida Trip, Where Scallops Are on the Menu
Water Sports
Swim for Supper on Your Next Florida Trip, Where Scallops Are on the Menu
July 14, 2020 02:02 PM
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Julie H. Case
Virtual Visits to South Australia You Won't Want to Miss
Restaurants + Cafés
Virtual Visits to South Australia You Won’t Want to Miss
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Where (and How) to Go Camping
Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons
Camping
Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons
It’s just like the Oregon Trail, but with air-conditioning.
August 24, 2018 05:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Epic Trips
What It’s Like to Sleep on a Glacier in Denali’s New (and Only) Luxury Lodge
July 04, 2018 01:26 PM
Epic Trips
Over the Fjords and Far Away: A Remote Alaskan Lodge Takes You Deep Into the Wild
May 25, 2018 06:50 PM
Camping
How to See 7 National Parks in 7 Days—Without Driving
May 02, 2018 02:18 PM

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Inns of Aurora, Finger Lakes, New York
Where to Go in Spring
6 Outdoor Adventures for Spring Break in the United States
February 24, 2023 12:19 PM
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Terry Ward
Monoliths of Ile Nue de Mingan at sunset, Quebec
National Parks
6 Underrated National Parks in Canada You Should Visit in 2023
February 22, 2023 05:57 PM
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Nick Hilden
A panoramic view of the Tiger's Nest monastery also known as the Paro Taktsang and the surrounding area
Outdoor Adventure
G Adventures Is Discounting Tours to Ibiza, Thailand, Bhutan, and More
February 09, 2023 06:07 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Amelia Island
Outdoor Adventure
A Tale of Two Coasts: Adventure and Natural Beauty on North Florida’s Top Beaches
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streaks of pink, green and purple northern lights in the night sky
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Northern Lights Viewing Will Be Stellar Over the Next Few Years
January 27, 2023 06:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Sheridan’s Don King Museum
Outdoor Adventure
How This Wyoming Town’s Artisans Are Continuing a Proud Handcrafting Heritage
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Setting up camp in the Sheridan backcountry.
Outdoor Adventure
With Its Pristine Peaks, Lakes, and More, This Wyoming Town Boasts the Wild West’s Best
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Outdoor Adventure
How to Enjoy Zion National Park and Utah’s Wilderness Without the Crowds
January 25, 2023 05:47 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Saguaro National Park at sunset
Outdoor Adventure
5 Ways To Reap the Benefits of the Great Outdoors in Tucson
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Vermillion Cliffs
Outdoor Adventure
7 Ways Northern Arizona is an Epic Getaway for Natural History Fans
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People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Winter Sports
Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass
December 16, 2022 04:43 PM
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Cindy Hirschfeld
The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for Travelers
Water Sports
The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for Travelers
December 13, 2022 07:48 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
A Harris hawk with its winds outstretched lands on a falconers gloved hand
Outdoor Adventure
Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles
November 09, 2022 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.
Hiking + Cycling
Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland
November 09, 2022 02:33 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
The Boulder flatirons, a group of sandstone rock formations, at sunset
Outdoor Adventure
7 Great Things to Do in Boulder, Colorado
October 28, 2022 04:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Outdoor Adventure
In Japan, Skiing on an Extinct Volcano Takes Adventure to New Heights
October 28, 2022 12:08 PM
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Francesco Bassetti
Pic du Midi observatory
Outdoor Adventure
La Belle Étoile: Why You Should Go Stargazing in France This Year
October 21, 2022 07:08 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Williams flying with his paragliding buggy above Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Outdoor Adventure
How One Tetraplegic Paraglider Is Changing Adventure Travel in New Zealand
October 21, 2022 02:48 PM
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Petrina Darrah
Volcanoes Safaris just celebrated 25 years of connecting travelers with gorillas—and the surrounding communities.
Travel for Good
The Key to Great Ape Protection? Supporting Nearby Villages, Says Volcanoes Safaris
October 20, 2022 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
The trail covers 250 miles total, snaking through villages, jungles, and more.
Outdoor Adventure
This New 250-Mile Trail Crosses Bhutan, From Forests to Temples
October 20, 2022 01:40 PM
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Lacy Morris
Whistler's slopes attract ski and snowboarding enthusiasts from all over the continent.
Outdoor Adventure
Your Guide to Skiing, Staying, and Eating in the Winter Wonderland of Whistler
October 20, 2022 12:36 PM
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Nick Hilden
Rocky Mountain Adaptive works with Banff ski resorts including Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Norquay to offer adaptive ski lessons in winter.
Outdoor Adventure
6 North American Resorts With Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Programs
October 20, 2022 09:30 AM
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Lisa Kadane
Jaguar rewilding in Caiman Ecological Refuge, in Brazil's Pantanal.
Safari
Venturing into Brazil’s Pantanal Region on a Jaguar Safari
October 17, 2022 01:45 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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Epic Trips
In Montana, an Adults-Only Tree House Adventure Awaits
October 12, 2022 04:57 PM
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Paul Rubio
Guests kayaking in Glacier Bay with Wilderness Adventurer
Where to Travel Next
How to Experience the Alaskan Expedition of a Lifetime
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Sidecar tours in Marrakech, Morocco.
Outdoor Adventure
Sidecar Tours Are the Next Big Thing in Sightseeing
October 11, 2022 02:12 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Breckenridge's gondolas make the area's natural spaces more accessible.
Outdoor Adventure
5 Ski Towns That Bring Tons of Outdoorsy Fun—Snow Not Required
October 03, 2022 06:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
An up close shot of an Atlantic puffin in Scotland's Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve.
Outdoor Adventure
The U.K. Coast Is a Puffin-Lover’s Dream
September 30, 2022 11:45 AM
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Byron Pace
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Outdoor Adventure
The Importance of (Actually) Reusing and Recycling Outdoor Gear
September 20, 2022 08:23 AM
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Latria Graham
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Hiking + Cycling
3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland
September 16, 2022 12:34 PM
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Melanie Haiken
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