Anchorage: The Ultimate Winter City
Freezing temperatures may keep some inside, but there are plenty of ways to keep warm in this Alaskan town.
Extreme Sports
Gates of the Arctic: Adventures in Northern Alaska
Get set for stunning views of the aurora borealis.
Atui’s Daunting Dens: Caving in the Cook Islands
Explore the Cook Islands from the inside out. Just don’t be surprised to rub elbows with a few skeletons!
Shark Fin Mountain: Skiing Crested Butte
The swinging chairs of Crested Butte’s lifts will whisk you to 12,000 feet. Touch the safety bar, though, and you’ll look like a wimp.
Tanzania’s Ol Doinyo Lengai: Visiting A Volcano
Those who climb the world’s “coolest” volcano are few and far between. This is adventure travel in a whole new light.
Cancun’s Gentle Giants
From May through September, whale sharks frequent the waters near Cancun. Here’s how you can experience them up close.
Chile’s Alps: Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Buses and ferries transport visitors through a scenic pass of jagged, snowcapped mountains and fjord-like lakes.
Running with the Bulls in Pamplona
Join the festive (and sometimes inebriated) crowds as they dodge bulls and celebrate summer in this lively Spanish town.
Snorkeling The Outer Reef: Australia’s Natural Wonder
Nearly 1,500 miles long, the Great Barrier Reef is a living sight to see.
Seascapes and Sky: Kaikoura, New Zealand
When you’re done swimming with dolphins, pilot a plane over the rugged New Zealand coastline.
Video: Diving with the Cow Sharks of Cape Town
Join photojournalists Aaron Gekoski and Chris Scarffe as they dive with some unusual sharks in South Africa.
Over the Edge: Canyoneering in Zion National Park
Zion National Park draws thousands of climbers each year. Here’s why.
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?
Phuket to Philippines: Adventure on the High Seas
A quest for excitement amidst the waves leads to an adrenaline rush like no other and a night to remember!
