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Side Trips in Valladolid, Mexico
Cenotes Dzitnup & Sammulá The Cenote Dzitnup (also known as Cenote Xkekén) is 4km (2 1/2 miles) west of Valladolid off Hwy. 180 toward Chichén Itzá. It's said to be the most…
Active Pursuits in Ensenada
Ensenada is home to a thriving adventure subculture: Off-road racers, climbers, surfers, kayakers, and more flock to Ensenada in search of their adrenaline fix. Fishing -- Ensenada,…
In Depth in Los Cabos and Baja California
Baja California is a place of complementary contrasts: hot desert and cool ocean, manicured golf greens and craggy mountains, glistening resorts and frontier land. Baja is part of…
Active Pursuits in San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos is a hotspot for active adventures, and through competitive and professional local tour operators and outfitters, it's easy to arrange hiking, Hummer off-roading, visits to…
Active Pursuits in Loreto
There's a different outdoor activity for every day of Loreto's year: whale-watching from January to April, kayaking May to June and October to December, dorado and billfish fishing in…
Active Pursuits in Mulege
Mulegé has long been a favorite destination for adventurous travelers looking for a place to relax and enjoy the diversity of nature. Divers, sportfishermen, kayakers, history buffs,…
Active Pursuits in Virginia
Although Virginia is best known for its multitude of historic sites, it's also home to a host of outdoor activities. In this section, I give you an overview of what I consider the best…
Active Pursuits in The Berkshires
SheffieldThe 278-acre nature reservation called Bartholomew's Cobble, on Route 7A (tel. 413/229-8600; www.thetrustees.org), lies beside an oxbow bend in the Housatonic River. A…
Active Pursuits in Rottnest Island
Snorkeling, Diving, Fishing & Surfing Most people come to Rottnest to snorkel, swim, surf, dive, or fish. As soon as you arrive, rent a bike and your preferred aquatic gear, and…
Active Pursuits in San Juan Island
Bicycling Bicycling is a favorite sport of island visitors. Winding country roads are ideal for leisurely trips. If you didn't bring your own wheels, you can rent a bike in Friday…
Active Pursuits in Orcas Island
Moran State Park (tel. 360/902-8844; www.parks.wa.gov) covers 5,252 acres of the island. This is the largest park in the San Juans and the main destination for most island visitors. If…
Active Pursuits in Julian
Within 10 miles of Julian are numerous hiking trails that traverse rolling meadows, high chaparral, and oak and pine forests. Fire damage is visible -- oaks have recovered, but pine…
Active Pursuits in Jost Van Dyke, BVI
Increasingly, Jost Van Dyke attracts divers. They are drawn in particular to the north coast of Little Jost Van Dyke, with its twin towers, a pair of rock formations jutting up some…
Exploring the Backcountry in Yosemite National Park
Of the more than three million people who visit Yosemite each year, 95% never leave the valley, but the brave 5% who do so are well rewarded. A wild, lonelier Yosemite awaits just a…
Active Pursuits in Yosemite National Park
About the only thing you can't do in Yosemite is surf. In addition to sightseeing, Yosemite is a great place to bike, ski, rock-climb, fish, and even golf.Bicycling -- There are 12…
Organized Tours in Yosemite National Park
The park offers a number of ranger-guided walks, hikes, and other programs. Check at one of the visitor centers or in Yosemite Guide for current topics, start times, and locations.…
Exploring the Area in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Most of the land in these parks is wilderness, best explored on foot. There are few roads. The three main access points enter the park from the southwest, and much of Sequoia &…
Active Pursuits in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Cross-Country SkiingThere are 35 miles of marked backcountry trails in the parks. For information, call park concessionaires (tel. 559/335-5500 in Grant Grove, 559/565-4070 in the…
Regions in Brief in Isles of Scilly
St. Mary'sSt. Mary's is made for walking, biking, and exploring -- casual, relaxed sightseeing, nothing too demanding. The attraction of the island is its natural beauty. It is 5km…
Regions in Brief in Mousehole and Land's End
MouseholeThe Cornish fishing village of Mousehole (pronounced Mou-sel) attracts hordes of visitors, who, fortunately, haven't changed it too much. The cottages still sit close to the…
Active Pursuits in Monterey
Excellent for scuba diving, the waters off Monterey are also teeming with game fish. Among the public fishing boats are Chris' Fishing Trips, 48 Fisherman's Wharf (tel. 831/375-5951;…
Active Pursuits in Nova Scotia
There are many, many ways to get outdoors in Nova Scotia. Here are just a few of the best. Biking in Nova Scotia The low hills and gentle, low-traffic roads of mainland Nova Scotia…
Regions in Brief in Bonavista Peninsula
Trinity It's hard to believe, but the tiny coastal hamlet of Trinity (now with a year-round population of less than 200) once had more residents than St. John's. For more than 3…
Active Pursuits in Bonavista Peninsula
In Trinity A trail system on the Bonavista Peninsula is being created through woodlands and over headlands. The Discovery Trail Tourism Association (tel. 866/420-3255 or 709/466-3845)…
Regions in Brief in Great Northern Peninsula
Port Au Choix A visit to Port au Choix (pronounced port-a-schwa) requires a short, 13km (8-mile) detour off the Viking Trail, about 193km (120 miles) north of Gros Morne's northern…