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Giana manta rays in Hawaii. Photo by John Haut, Kona Divers

Must-See Sea Life: 7 Places to Experience Sea Life Up Close

Forget the aquarium. When it comes to the exploring the ocean’s splendor, there’s nothing like the real deal.

American Samoa is located in the heart of Polynesia. Photo by American Samoa Visitors Bureau

American Samoa 101: An Island Introduction

Located 2,300 miles southwest of Hawaii, these volcanic islands are remote, but worth the trip.

Spain

The Way of St. James: El Camino de Santiago

A pilgrimage on this path can last for days, weeks or months as you trek toward Santiago de Compostela.

Vancouver Island

Simple Gifts: Vancouver Island Nature

A seaside stroll and a forest walk in Nanaimo offer a chance to get back to nature.

Hawaiian Cowboys

Of Cattle and Cowboys: Hawaii’s Big Island

Wild West meets colorful Hawaiian culture in Waimea, the island state’s ranching center.

Cow shark near Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Aaron Gekoski

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.

Zion National Park

Over the Edge: Canyoneering in Zion National Park

Zion National Park draws thousands of climbers each year. Here’s why.

Walking With Lions in Mauritius

Walking With Lions in Mauritius

Walk softly and carry a big stick at Casela Nature and Leisure Park.

Why I Walked 1,400 Miles: Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Why I Walked 1,400 Miles: Hiking the Appalachian Trail

One woman’s journey from confused city slicker to experienced outdoors enthusiast.

On the northernmost tip of Scotland lies  a rugged group of islands where life slows down.

Travel in the Shetland Islands

In the remote seas of Scotland’s northernmost horizon, the Shetlands Islands are a world of their own.