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Active Pursuits in Jupiter
Beaches in and near Jupiter The farther north you head from populated Palm Beach, the more peaceful and pristine the coast becomes. Just a few miles north of the bustle, castles and…
Active Pursuits in Key West
Beaches in Key West Unlike the rest of the Keys, Key West actually has a few small beaches, although they don't compare with the state's wide natural wonders up the coast; the Keys'…
Active Pursuits in Sanibel and Captiva Islands
Biking, Walking, Jogging & In-Line Skating On Sanibel, paved bike paths run alongside most roads, including the length of Periwinkle Way and along Sanibel-Captiva Road to Blind…
Side Trips in Sanibel and Captiva Islands
Sanibel and Captiva are jumping-off points for island-hopping boat trips to barrier islands and Keys teeming with ancient legends and Robinson Crusoe-style beaches. You don't have to…
Suggested Itineraries in Montana
Montana and Wyoming is one of the bigger states in the country, and all of that land and sky makes for something of a blank canvas when it comes to planning a trip to theses parts.…
Active Pursuits in Montana
Montana and Wyoming are among the greatest the great outdoors has to offer, in the United States or anywhere in the world. There are literally millions of acres of public spaces where…
Active Pursuits in Naples, Fla
Boating Around Naples Powerboats are available from Extreme Family Fun Spot, at 423 Bayfront Place (tel. 239/774-0061); and at the Port-O-Call Marina, 550 Port O Call Way (tel.…
Active Pursuits in Concarneau
Beaches -- Concarneau’s largest, most beautiful beach, popular with families, is the Plage des Sables Blancs, near the historic core. Within a 10-minute walk are the Plage de…
Active Pursuits in Sarasota
Biking & Skating in Sarasota The flat terrain in this area makes for good in-line skating and for fine, though not challenging, bike riding. You can bike and skate from downtown…
Active Pursuits in Cocoa Beach
Eco-Tours on the Space Coast Wildside Tours (tel. 321/799-5495) offers a superb, two-hour eco-tour through the Thousand Island nature preserve and the Banana Lagoon on a quiet motor…
Active Pursuits in St. Augustine
Beaches in St. Augustine There are several places to find sand and sea: Vilano Beach, on the north side of St. Augustine Inlet; and St. Augustine Beach, on the south side (the inlet…
Active Pursuits in Jacksonville
Hitting the Beach in Jacksonville You can fish, swim, snorkel, sail, sunbathe, or stroll on the sand dunes -- at least from March to November, as winter can get downright chilly here.…
What's New in France
France held its spot as the number-one tourist destination in the world this past year, with more than 79 million foreign visitors reported in 2008. Travelers are intrigued by France's…
Active Pursuits in Destin and Fort Walton Beach
For a comprehensive listing of outdoor activities and outfitters in the area, go to waltonoutdoors.com. What follows are the ones we think are best. Boating in Destin and Fort Walton…
Active Pursuits in Panama City Beach
Boating Options in Panama City Beach A variety of rental boats are available at marinas near the Thomas Drive bridge over Grand Lagoon. These include the Shell Island Boat Rentals at…
Active Pursuits in Apalachicola
Beaches, Parks & Wildlife Refuges in and Around ApalachicolaSome experts consider the 9 miles of beaches in the Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park (tel.…
Active Pursuits in Hood River
If you're here to ride the wind or just want to watch, head to the Columbia Gorge Sailpark at Hood River Marina, the nearby Event Site, or The Hook, all of which are accessible via…
Active Pursuits in Farmington
Wet & Wild -- If tromping through ruins and across desert sand has left you parched, head to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan (tel. 505/599-1167; www.fmtn.org).…
Side Trips in Farmington
The Jicarilla Apache ReservationAbout 3,200 Apaches live on the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation along US 64 and NM 537. Its 768,000 acres stretch from the Colorado border south…
Active Pursuits in Whittier
Fishing About 30 charter fishing boats operate out of Whittier, the closest saltwater fishing to Anchorage, mostly targeting halibut and occasionally salmon. Contact the Whittier…
In Depth in Shanghai
While Beijing may be the capital of China, Shanghai -- the "city above the sea" -- is China's economic, financial, and commercial center, its largest city, and the heart of China's…
Side Trips in Portland OR
Day Trips from PortlandWhy do you think everyone loves Portland so much? Of course it’s the city itself, but it’s also because of what’s just outside the city. Some of the most…
Regions in Brief in Northeastern Hungary
Tokaji: Wine Of Kings, King Of Wines200km (125 miles) NE of BudapestTokaj-HegyaljaAlso in the northern regions of Hungary, you find the world-famous wine called Tokaji. Its fame…
Active Pursuits in Washington State
The abundance of outdoor recreational activities is one reason why people choose to live in Washington. With mountains and beaches within an hour's drive of major metropolitan areas,…
Regions in Brief in Pontine Islands
Mention "Pontine Islands" anywhere outside Italy, and you're likely to draw blank stares. The treasures of this archipelago -- inhabited Ponza and Ventotene plus the islands of…