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Active Pursuits in New England
New England is a superb destination for those who don't consider a vacation to be a vacation unless it takes place far, far away from buildings and cars. Hiking, canoeing, and skiing…
Regions in Brief in New England
On a map, New England might look like one compact, highway-veined region you can see in a couple of days. Yet there is so much diversity here that even Connecticut—the third smallest…
Driving Tours in Provence and the Riviera
Driving Les Routes de la LavandeAs characteristic of Provence as heather is of the Yorkshire moors, lavender has played a major role in this region for hundreds of years. When it was…
Active Pursuits in Provence and the Riviera
Adventure Trips Bicycling -- Numerous companies in the U.S. and the U.K. run cycling tours in France. California-based Backroads (www.backroads.com) organizes tours of Provence and…
Active Pursuits in Scotland
If you're headed to Scotland to enjoy the outdoors, you can get guidance from Sport Scotland (www.sportscotland.org.uk), open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. It can supply names of nature…
Active Pursuits in Sweden
Biking -- Much of Sweden is flat, which makes it ideal for cycling tours. Bicycles can be rented all over the country, and country hotels sometimes make them available free of charge.…
Active Pursuits in North Carolina
North Carolina presents an incredible array of landscapes and recreational offerings. The beaches are outstanding, and they're never as crowded as those on South Carolina's Grand…
Active Pursuits in St George
In addition to the outdoor opportunities that Snow Canyon State Park offers, great hiking, biking, and fishing can be enjoyed in the Dixie National Forest and on nearby lands…
Active Pursuits in Provo
One of the top spots for fishing, boating, and swimming in this area is Utah Lake State Park, 4400 W. Center St. (tel. 801/375-0731; www.stateparks.utah.gov), Utah's largest freshwater…
Active Pursuits in Sundance Resort and Institute
Skiing Sundance Sundance is known for its quiet, intimate setting and lack of lift lines. It offers runs for all levels -- some quite challenging -- including several delightfully long…
Active Pursuits in Park City
Cross-Country Skiing -- White Pine Nordic Center (tel. 435/649-6249; www.whitepinetouring.com), operates Park City's cross-country ski center, with more than 20km of groomed trails on…
Side Trips in Park City
The southern Wasatch Front isn't just about skiing. The wonderful lakes and parks near Park City are still some of Utah's best-kept secrets, but they're getting more and more popular…
Active Pursuits in Lake Tahoe
Ballooning See the lake and mountains from 8,000 to 10,000 feet above, with Lake Tahoe Balloons (tel. 800/872-9294 or 530/544-1221; www.laketahoeballoons.com) in South Lake Tahoe. A…
Active Pursuits in Three Forks and Ennis
There is plenty of fishing water along the road from Three Forks to Quake and Hebgen lakes along U.S. 287. The first fishing access is Cobblestone, just a few miles south of Three…
Active Pursuits in Great Falls
Fishing & Boating Great Falls is the unofficial dividing line for cold- and warm-water fish. You can fish for trout from Giant Springs, or take one of the many tours available on…
Active Pursuits in Whitefish
Whitefish is truly a paradise for outdoors enthusiasts, with ski slopes, hiking trails, watersports opportunities, and Glacier National Park just down the road. For all kinds of…
Active Pursuits in Swan Valley
Densely forested and marked by a sparkling chain of lakes, the Seeley-Swan Valley offers a variety of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, with a vast network of Forest Service…
Side Trips in Rock Springs
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area 24 miles W of Rock Springs By May 1869, the Union Pacific had laid its tracks across Wyoming and pinned them to the eastbound rails with a golden…
Active Pursuits in Sheridan
The Bighorn National Forest offers some of the best outdoor recreation in the country, with hundreds of miles of marked trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing,…
In Depth in Iceland
Tell friends you’re going to Iceland, and some may wonder whether they’d even be able to place the little country on a map. Most people know only that it’s somewhere west of Europe—and…
Active Pursuits in Finland
Adventure Tours -- Summer and winter are both great periods for a holiday in Finland. Apart from the midnight sun and the northern lights, Finland has much to offer the adventurer. For…
Active Pursuits in Norway
From dog-sled racing to canoeing, from curling to speed skating to skiing, Norway is the most sports-oriented country in Europe. Nearly half of the four million people of Norway are…
What's New in Texas
DallasFormer president George W. Bush and his wife have returned to Texas and are living full-time in Dallas, site of Laura's alma mater, Southern Methodist University -- not…
Hikes in Hawaii (The Big Island)
Trails on the Big Island wind through fields of coastal lava rock, deserts, rainforests, and mountain tundra, sometimes covered with snow. It’s important to wear sturdy shoes,…
Suggested Itineraries in Slovenia
While you could rush around Slovenia and cover it quite extensively in just a few days, I recommend you take things easy and soak up this tiny country's myriad pleasures. Relax in and…