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Active Pursuits in Aspen
Skiing & Other Winter ActivitiesSkiing Aspen really means skiing the four Aspen-area resorts -- Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. All are managed by…
Active Pursuits in Triberg
Wunderhiking in the Black Forest -- You can see the loveliest parts of the Black Forest by hiking the ancient trail of the cuckoo clock traders. Really. The trail follows the route of…
Active Pursuits in Montrose and Gunnison National Monument
In addition to boating and other outdoor recreational activities available in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and nearby Curecanti National Recreation Area, there are plenty…
Active Pursuits in Telluride
Winter Activities In addition to skiing at Telluride Ski Resort, there are plenty of opportunities for other cold-weather adventures in the Telluride area. Many of them take place at…
Active Pursuits in Gunnison and Curecanti National Recreation Area
In addition to activities in the recreation area, there are opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, camping, and four-wheeling on other nearby public lands under…
Active Pursuits in Crested Butte
Skiing & Other Winter Sports Crested Butte may be Colorado's best-kept secret. Situated at the intersection of two overlapping winter storm tracks, it's guaranteed to have…
Active Pursuits in Salida
River Rafting Considered the white-water rafting center of the Rockies, Salida is the perfect base for enjoying the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, a 148-mile stretch of river…
Active Pursuits in Boulder
Boulder is one of the leading spots for outdoor sports in North America. The city manages more than 40,000 acres of parklands, including more than 200 miles of hiking trails and…
Side Trips in Colorado Springs
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Approximately 35 miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. 24 is the small village of Florissant, which means “flowering” in French. It couldn’t…
Side Trips in Macau
Taipa Closest to the mainland, Taipa once served as a protected anchorage for clipper ships and was accessible only by ferry until 1974, when the Macau-Taipa Bridge was finally…
Exploring the Area in Kenai, Soldotna and Sterling
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Floating through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in a canoe narrows the world into a circle of green water, spruce, and birch. You can paddle and hike…
Active Pursuits in Chugach National Forest
Hiking, Mountain-Biking & Backpacking Alaska's best long trails lead through the mountain passes of Chugach National Forest, including historic gold-rush trails and portions of the…
Organized Tours in Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords is essentially a marine park. On a boat tour, you'll see its mountains, glaciers, and wildlife, including sea otters and sea lions, and, depending on the season,…
Active Pursuits in Kenai, Soldotna and Sterling
Fishing Fishing the Kenai River is the whole point of coming to the area for most visitors. Check at the Soldotna Visitor Information Center for information and regulation booklets,…
Active Pursuits in Homer
The best map of the Kachemak Bay area is produced by Alaska Road and Recreation Maps and is available all over town. On the Homer Side of Kachemak Bay Exploring Tide Pools -- Exploring…
Active Pursuits in Cordova
Hiking -- Cordova has more good hiking trails per capita than any place I know. The Cordova Ranger Station can provide you with a free trail-guide booklet with lots of ideas and maps.…
Driving Tours in Denali National Park Region
The Denali Highway: The Drivable Denali From Cantwell, 27 miles south of the Denali National Park entrance, the Denali Highway leads 133 miles east to another tiny village, Paxson, on…
Organized Tours in Denali National Park Region
Your visit to Denali will likely revolve around a ride on the shuttle bus into the park to see the wildlife and to stop for a walk in the wilderness. Some planning will make it a more…
Active Pursuits in Fairbanks
Get guidance at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center, in the Morris Thompson Center at 101 Dunkel St. (tel. 907/459-3730; www.alaskacenters.gov). The staff will advise you on…
Active Pursuits in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Hiking & Backpacking There are a few trails radiating from Kennecott, for which crude maps are available from the rangers and others around town; or buy the Trails Illustrated…
Regions in Brief in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
The Kennecott & McCarthy Area This historic copper area is the only part of the park most visitors see, as it's the most accessible and has the most services, interesting sites,…
Active Pursuits in Logan
The Wasatch-Cache National Forest, which covers almost 2 million acres of northern Utah, offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. For maps and other information, contact the…
Active Pursuits in Ogden
The nearby Wasatch-Cache National Forest offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. For camping and other equipment and supplies, stop by Sports Authority, in the Newgate…
Driving Tours in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Driving the 17-mile self-guided loop lets you see most of the major scenic attractions of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park at your own pace, and at the lowest cost. The dirt road is…
Active Pursuits in Moab
The Moab area is one of Utah's main outdoor playgrounds, an ideal spot for hiking, boating, camping, or just plain horsing around (with or without the horse). In addition to the nearby…