Simple Gifts: Vancouver Island Nature
A seaside stroll and a forest walk in Nanaimo offer a chance to get back to nature.
Camping
Over the Edge: Canyoneering in Zion National Park
Zion National Park draws thousands of climbers each year. Here’s why.
Why I Walked 1,400 Miles: Hiking the Appalachian Trail
One woman’s journey from confused city slicker to experienced outdoors enthusiast.
Cinnamon Bay Campgrounds, U.S. Virgin Islands
Even in paradise, camping is still camping. But at less than $100 a night, it’s worth the nuisances — spiders and all.
Holland’s Hidden Treasure: Hoge Veluwe National Park
Two wheels are all you need to explore De Hoge Veluwe National Park, a sprawling wilderness in the Netherlands.
Journey to El Petén: Guatemala’s Cradle of Civilization
Archaeology meets weight loss! The path to ancient sites takes you through knee-deep mud — but it may feel like you’re in over your head.
Western Maine: Stephen King Territory
Tour the towns that served as inspiration for King novels … minus the shape-shifting monsters and creepy shopkeepers.
Moonrise on the Billabong: Australia’s Kakadu National Park
Everything is big here. The spiders are the size of a human hand, and the crocodiles … well, don’t get out the boat.
