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Active Pursuits in Meran
Merano is the gateway to two national parks. The tourist office in town provides information on them, as does the Club Alpino Italiano; both parks also have visitor centers within…
Active Pursuits in Brixen
Hitting the SlopesBressanone's major playground is Monte Plose, and the gateway to ski slopes and hiking trails alike is the outlying village of Sant'Andrea. Skiing here is not as…
Exploring the Backcountry in Zion National Park
There are backpacking opportunities galore here, and several of the day hikes discussed above can be more comfortably done in 2 or more days. In addition to the park's established…
Hikes in Zion National Park
Hiking in Zion can be just what you want it to be: an easy half-hour walk on a paved path or a grueling overnight trek over rocky terrain. Don’t worry—there are plenty of options in…
Suggested Itineraries in Zion National Park
The best way to see Zion is to spend a week in the park, starting with the visitor center displays and programs, then taking a Zion Canyon Scenic Drive trip on the shuttle bus, and…
In Depth in Zion National Park
While it may be easy to conjure up a single defining image of the enormous Grand Canyon or the delicately sculpted rock hoodoos of Bryce, Zion is more difficult to pin down. Here…
Exploring the Backcountry in Bryce Canyon National Park
For diehard hikers who don't mind rough terrain, Bryce has two backcountry trails, usually open in the summer only. The really ambitious can combine the two for a week-long excursion.…
Active Pursuits in Grand Staircase--Escalante National Monument
This rugged national monument offers numerous opportunities for outdoor adventures, including canyoneering through narrow slot canyons, with the aid of ropes. You can get information…
Active Pursuits in Northwestern New Mexico
Like the rest of New Mexico, the northwestern region offers much in the way of outdoor recreation. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you could spend months here.Biking Mountain biking…
Active Pursuits in Southeastern New Mexico
BikingSeveral forest roads and single-track trails in this region are favorites with mountain bikers. In the Ruidoso area, near Cloudcroft, the Rim Trail, a 17-mile intermediate…
Organized Tours in Colorado Springs
Half- and full-day bus tours of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, the Air Force Academy, and other nearby attractions are offered by Gray Line Colorado Springs, 2375 Janitell Rd. (tel.…
Active Pursuits in Colorado Springs
For information on the city’s parks and programs, contact the Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Department (tel. 719/385-5940; www.springsgov.com). Most of the state and federal…
In Depth in Maine
Boiled down to its simplest facts, the Maine coast basically consists of two regions: southern Maine—“down there,” also sometimes referred to as “Vacationland” or “not Maine”—and…
Active Pursuits in Vang Vieng
Rock ClimbingBetween November and May, Green Discovery offers rock climbing among the spectacular limestone karsts on the other side of the Nam Song. They run a 1-day to 3-day…
In Depth in Olympia
All in a Day’s Work Ancient tradition clearly shows that the Olympic Games began here, but it is less clear why they were held every 4 years. Legend tells us that Hercules, assigned 12…
Walking Tours in Rethymnon
Rethymnon's attractions are best appreciated by walking through the old town. Start by getting a free map from the tourist office down along the beachfront, or follow the numbers on…
Side Trips in Rethymnon
A Side Trip from Rethymnon: Monastery of Arkadhi The events that took place here can help put modern Cretan history in perspective. The Monastery of Arkadhi sits some 23km (14 miles)…
Active Pursuits in Santorini
BeachesSantorini's beaches may not be the best in the Cyclades, but the volcanic black and red sand here is unique in these isles -- and gets very hot, very fast. Kamari, a little over…
Active Pursuits in Folegandros
Beaches You can swim at Karavostasi, or get a caique (10€ round-trip) to the island's best beach, Katergo, which is protected from the sometimes-fierce winds here by rocky headlands.…
Exploring the Area in Rhodes
Sun, sand . . . and the rest is history. Nowhere is that more true than on Rhodes, where ruins and beaches lure visitors out of Rhodes city. For the best beaches, head to the island's…
Side Trips in Delphi
Arachova Arachova clings to Mount Parnassus 950m (3,116 ft.) above sea level. For a long time, the adjective most often used to describe this tiny mountain village 10km (6 miles) east…
Active Pursuits in Mount Olympus
Climbing Mount Olympus If you plan to climb Olympus, check first with the EOS and get the excellent Road Edition map of Olympus (no. 31; 7€). If you can, also get a copy of Marc…
Regions in Brief in Macedonia
PellaPella, once the capital of the Macedonian kingdom and the birthplace of Philip II of Macedon in 382 B.C. and his most famous son, Alexander the Great, in 356 B.C., is easy to…
Active Pursuits in Fort Worth
Biking, In-Line Skating & JoggingExcellent for all outdoor activities are Trinity Park (near the Cultural District just north of I-30) and Forest Park (south of I-30).…
Active Pursuits in Texas Gulf Coast
Birding Along the Texas Coast -- The coastal plains of Texas are a haven for birds. The area is rich in resident species and is the winter home to many more. It offers a variety of…