Gates of the Arctic: Adventures in Northern Alaska
Get set for stunning views of the aurora borealis.
Climbing
I Climbed Huangshan Mountain Like the Emperors of Old
At 86, Habeeb Salloum was determined to see China’s Huangshan Mountain. He just took an unusual way down.
Face in the Mountain: New Zealand’s Mount Cook National Park
Some see a face on New Zealand’s tallest mountain; others see adventure.
Helicopter Hiking: British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains
The heli-ride is just the beginning of an adventure to Bald Mountain in the Canadian Rockies.
Photo of the Week: La Gruyère, Switzerland
Climbers create a magical string of lights in this unusual event in the Swiss Alps.
Chasing Snakes: Northwestern Nevada’s Wild Lands
Do some reptile searching of your own. Rattlers, gopher snakes and lizards abound in Nevada’s backcountry.
Unexpected Adventure in Petra
Petra’s Monastery is one of the most popular attractions in Jordan. But what do you do when you can’t make the 850 steps to the top?
Island Idyll: Washington’s San Juan Islands
Catch the ferry to the islands, where kayaking and bicycling are more common than driving.
Over the Edge: Canyoneering in Zion National Park
Zion National Park draws thousands of climbers each year. Here’s why.
Climbing Mount Sinai
Getting lost on Mt. Sinai leads to a front row seat for one of nature’s amazing displays.
On Top of the World: Bridge Climbing in Australia
Why simply walk across one of the world’s highest steel arch bridges when you can climb to the top of it?
The Fat Ladies of Malta: Temples and Goddesses
These ladies have been around awhile, but they’re still looking good, thanks to the National Museum of Archaeology.
