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Guide Article / Yellowhead Highway

Regions in Brief in Yellowhead Highway

Terrace The Yellowhead Highway (Hwy. 16) follows the lush Skeena River valley from Prince Rupert, on the coast of the Inside Passage, to the province's interior. It's the gateway to…

Guide Article / Sisters

Active Pursuits in Sisters

Although shopping may be the number-one recreational activity right in Sisters, the surrounding lands are the town's real main attraction. Any month of the year, you'll find an amazing…

Guide Article / Canmore and Kananaskis

Active Pursuits in Canmore and Kananaskis

It's the excellent access to outdoor activities that makes Canmore and the Kananaskis such a prime destination. But don't discount Canmore's casual sophistication in town, either. A…

Guide Article / Tinos

Active Pursuits in Tinos

Beaches The easiest place to take a dip from Tinos town is at Kionia, across from the site of the Temple of Poseidon, 3km/2 miles west of Tinos town. Another beach close to town lies…

Guide Article / Sifnos

Active Pursuits in Sifnos

Beaches Sifnos has several really good beaches. You can reach many of them by caique shuttle services from Kamares; Aegean Thesarus Travel in Apollonia or Kamares can let you know the…

Guide Article / Alberta

Active Pursuits in Alberta

Most people don't come to Alberta with the intention of sticking to the cities. Blessed with extraordinary mountain terrain; beautiful rolling foothills; vast prairie land; and…

Guide Article / Mount Hood

Active Pursuits in Mount Hood

Summer on The MountainIn snow-free months, most visitors are heading to historic Timberline Lodge. Besides having a fabulous view of Mount Hood, the lodge is surrounded by meadows…

Guide Article / Eugene

Active Pursuits in Eugene

Eugene has long been known as Tracktown, USA, and if you want to follow in the footsteps of Steve Prefontaine, there are plenty of routes around town for doing some running. At the…

Guide Article / Mendocino

Active Pursuits in Mendocino

Explore the Big River by renting a canoe, a kayak, or an outrigger from Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too (tel. 707/937-0273; www.stanfordinn.com), open daily from 9am to sunset, on the…

Guide Article / Whitsunday Coast and Islands

Organized Tours in Whitsunday Coast and Islands

Reef Cruises Fantasea Adventure Cruising (tel. 07/4967 5455; www.fantasea.com.au) makes daily trips to Hardy Reef from Shute Harbour, near Airlie Beach, in a high-speed,…

Guide Article / Alice Springs

Active Pursuits in Alice Springs

Biking -- A gently undulating 17km (11-mile) bike trail weaves from John Flynn's Grave on Larapinta Drive, 7km (4 1/3 miles) west of town, through the bushland and desert foothills of…

Guide Article / Alice Springs

Side Trips in Alice Springs

Day Trips from Alice Springs The key attraction of a day trip to the MacDonnell Ranges is unspoiled natural scenery and few crowds. Many companies run coach or four-wheel-drive…

Guide Article / Kakadu National Park

Active Pursuits in Kakadu National Park

Swimming, Fishing, & Bushwalking in the Park Gagudju Adventure Tours (book through Gagudju Lodge Cooinda; tel. 1800/500 401 in Australia or 08/8979 0145; www.gagudju-dreaming.com)…

Guide Article / Loveland

Active Pursuits in Loveland

Loveland has more than two dozen city parks, a mountain park, three golf courses, and hiking trails, some of which are discussed below. Information on the city-run recreation sites is…

Guide Article / Joshua Tree National Park

Active Pursuits in Joshua Tree National Park

BikingBecause most of Joshua Tree National Park is designated wilderness, visitors must take care not to damage the fragile ecosystem. That means bicycles are restricted from hiking…

Guide Article / Joshua Tree National Park

Suggested Itineraries in Joshua Tree National Park

An excellent first stop is the main Oasis Visitor Center, located alongside the Oasis of Mara, also known as the Twentynine Palms Oasis. For many generations, the native Serrano and…

Guide Article / Devils Tower National Monument, WY

In Depth in Devils Tower National Monument, WY

Geology Although the 50-million-year-old tower is composed of hard igneous rock, much of the other exposed rock within the 1,347-acre monument is made of soft sediments from the warm,…

Guide Article / Death Valley National Park

Suggested Itineraries in Death Valley National Park

The distances inside Death Valley National Park are enormous, so this is merely a guideline. If there's a destination you don't want to miss, you'll have to pass up something else in…

Guide Article / Death Valley National Park

Hikes in Death Valley National Park

The park has routes to suit all levels of expertise and at varying elevations. Wherever you hike, never forget to carry enough water; even in seemingly mild weather conditions, hikers…

Guide Article / Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Active Pursuits in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Wild Caving Experienced cavers with the proper gear can request permits from the park's Cave Resource Office (tel. 575/785-3105 or 575/785-3107) to enter one of several undeveloped…

Guide Article / Rocky Mountain National Park

Active Pursuits in Rocky Mountain National Park

In addition to the businesses discussed below, Estes Park Mountain Shop, 2050 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park (tel. 866/303-6548 or 970/586-6548; www.estesparkmountainshop.com), sells…

Guide Article / Rocky Mountain National Park

Exploring the Backcountry in Rocky Mountain National Park

The park allows numerous opportunities for backpacking and technical climbing, and hikers and climbers will generally find that the farther they go into the backcountry, the fewer…

Guide Article / Steamboat Springs

Active Pursuits in Steamboat Springs

Skiing & Other Winter ActivitiesSteamboatWhen devoted skiers talk about Steamboat, they invent new adjectives to describe its incredibly light powder.Six peaks compose the…

Guide Article / Winter Park

Active Pursuits in Winter Park

Skiing & Other Winter Activites Winter Park Resort is one of those rare resorts that seems to have something for everyone. Experts rave about the chutes and steep mogul runs on…

Guide Article / Breckenridge and Summit County

Active Pursuits in Breckenridge and Summit County

Skiing & Other Winter ActivitiesBreckenridge and Keystone ski areas are now part of Vail Resorts, and any lift ticket purchased at Vail or Beaver Creek is valid without…