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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 Pueblo
Pueblo's mild climate makes it a popular destination for boating, fishing, and other outdoor recreation, with several major stops for the region's outdoor enthusiasts.Watersport…
Active Pursuits in La Junta
Among Colorado's newest state parks, John Martin Reservoir (tel. 719/829-1801; www.parks.state.co.us) is a welcome oasis in the plains of southeastern Colorado. The entrance is off…
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 Boulder
Lyons: On the Beaten Path Most tourists driving U.S. 36 to Rocky Mountain National Park from Boulder or Denver blaze through the dinky town of Lyons without even bothering to slow…
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…
Driving Tours in Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound
The Seward Highway: A Road Guide The Kenai Peninsula's lifeline is the road from Anchorage, a 127-mile drive to Seward on a good two-lane highway, mostly through public land without…
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…
Active Pursuits in Seward
Here I've described things to do out of Seward other than visiting the national park, which includes the fjords and Exit Glacier. Fishing and other marine activities are the main event…
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…
Side Trips in Cordova
Out on Prince William Sound The waters of Prince William Sound around Cordova, although lacking the tidewater glaciers found in the western Sound, are protected and rich in marine…
Active Pursuits in Copper River Delta
Canoeing -- The delta's canoe routes are little used, leading to remote places where birds and aquatic animals rule. You can launch on Alaganik Slough at a picnic area at mile 22 on…
Active Pursuits in Denali National Park Region
Mountain-Biking A bicycle provides special freedom in the park. Bicyclists can ride past the checkpoint where cars have to turn back, at mile 14 on the park road. Riding is gritty,…
Active Pursuits in Talkeetna
Flightseeing There is no more dramatic or memorable experience available to the typical tourist in Alaska than to fly with one of the glacier pilots who support Mount McKinley climbs.…
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 Chena Hot Springs Road
The recreation area takes in 254,000 acres along the river valley and over the rolling mountains of heather around it. Some of Interior Alaska's best hiking and floating are found…
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…
Active Pursuits in Kodiak
Four miles north of downtown on Rezanof Drive, the Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park encompasses World War II ruins set on coastal cliffs amid huge trees adjacent to beaches, a…
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…
Organized Tours in Capitol Reef National Park
Park rangers present a variety of free programs and activities from spring through fall. Campfire programs take place most evenings at the outdoor amphitheater at Fruita Campground.…
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…
Active Pursuits in Bryce Canyon National Park
BikingBikes are prohibited on all trails, and are forbidden from traveling cross-country within the national park boundaries. The park's established scenic drive is open to road or…