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Active Pursuits in Cochise County
Birding Hot Spots At the Willcox Chamber of Commerce, 1500 N. Circle I Rd. (tel. 800/200-2272 or 520/384-2272; www.willcoxchamber.com), you can pick up several birding maps and…
Organized Tours in Lake Havasu
Several companies offer different types of boat tours on Lake Havasu. Bluewater Jet Boat Tours (tel. 928/855-7171) runs 2 1/2-hour jet-boat tours from the London Bridge up the Colorado…
Side Trips in Lake Havasu
En Route to Yuma THE PARKER DAM AREA About 16 miles south of Lake Havasu City, the Parker Dam holds back the waters of Lake Havasu. (It’s said to be the deepest dam in the world; 73%…
Active Pursuits in AEro
Ærø is one of the best islands in Denmark for cycling because of its low-lying terrain and scenic paths. Local tourist offices provide maps outlining routes for DKK20 ($3.40/£2), and…
Active Pursuits in Argyll and the Southern Hebrides
Hiking in Argyll Forest ParkArgyll Forest Park, in the southern Highlands, stretches almost to Loch Fyne and is made up of Benmore, Ardgartan, and Glenbranter. The park covers an…
Exploring the Area in The Negev
ShivtaShivta is an impressive site, but it's in the middle of nowhere, hard to get to, and has no facilities. If you have a car or plan to go on a tour, this can be a very…
Side Trips in Safed
Meiron Eight kilometers (5 miles) west of Safed is the town of Meiron, a holy place for religious Jews for 1,700 years. When Judea fell to the Romans after the Second Revolt against…
Driving Tours in Japan Alps
The Nakasendo HighwayAbout 100km (60 miles) E of Nagoya; 88km (55 miles) SW of MatsumotoIf you're traveling between Nagoya and Matsumoto, you'll most likely pass through Kiso…
Active Pursuits in Wyoming
Wyoming is 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 you can cast…
In Depth in Jackson Hole
Jackson or Jackson Hole -- What's the Difference? You'll likely see every kind of merchandise imaginable fashioned with an image of the Tetons and the words "Jackson Hole, Wyoming"…
Active Pursuits in Jackson Hole
Sporting Goods & Equipment Rentals Serious climbers with serious wallets will appreciate the gear at Teton Mountaineering, at 170 N. Cache St. (tel. 800/850-3595 or 307/733-3595;…
Exploring the Backcountry in Grand Teton National Park
The Tetons are impressive enough from the roads—so just imagine how magnificent the park is once you hike into the deep wilderness. As in Yellowstone, a permit is required for camping…
Active Pursuits in Grand Teton National Park
Biking: Cycling is allowed on all paved and unpaved roads that also permit cars (but not trails), but you’ll want to be choosy about your destinations—in some spots, the park roads are…
Driving Tours in North Central Wyoming
The two-lane roads of north-central Wyoming follow the contours of a craggy landscape, tracking the twists and turns of the river and switchbacking over the mountain passes; the roads…
Active Pursuits in Casper
To escape the heat of the summer or ski a few runs in the winter, head up Casper Mountain, being sure to stop at the pullouts to take in the view of the plains stretching north toward…
Side Trips in Laramie
Snowy Range: 32 miles W of Laramie You can very quickly leave behind the dry plains around Laramie and find yourself up among lakes, forest, and substantial peaks in the north end of…
Active Pursuits in Missoula
When you look up in Missoula, it is hard to miss the giant "M" on Mount Sentinel. The trail to the M is a popular hike, a steep zigzag that rewards the determined hiker with panoramic…
Active Pursuits in Flathead Lake Area
The Flathead is one of those rare places where you see the serious golfer and the serious backpacker in the same spot, sometimes in the same body. The golfing is excellent on several…
Active Pursuits in Shelter Island
Beaches -- The beaches here tend to be narrow strips of sand, but protected by the North and South Forks, the waters are calm and perfect for swimming. Head to Crescent Beach and…
Active Pursuits in Tromso
In the wilds of north Norway, walking and especially summer hiking are all the rage, by both locals and visitors. In the environs of Tromsø, there are more than 100km (62 miles) of…
Active Pursuits in Arlington, Manchester and Dorset
Hiking & Biking -- Scenic hiking trails ranging in difficulty from challenging to easy-as-an-after-dinner-stroll can be found up in the hills a short drive from town. At the Green…
Active Pursuits in Brattleboro
A soaring aerial view of Brattleboro can be found atop Wantastiquet Mountain, which is just across the Connecticut River in New Hampshire (figure on a round-trip of about 3 hr.). To…
Active Pursuits in Stavanger
Stavanger has some of the best museums of all the port cities of western Norway. But if you want to skip all of them, you can spend your time in the great outdoors, as locals do during…
Active Pursuits in New Hampshire
Northern New England is a superb destination for those who don't consider it a vacation unless it takes place far, far away from buildings and cars. Hiking, canoeing, and skiing are…
Active Pursuits in Sandefjord
After all this maritime history, you, too, can head for the water if the day is fair. The best beach, Langeby, lies 7km (4 1/4 miles) from the center, and buses from Sandefjord go…