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Guide Article / Great Sand Dunes National Monument

Active Pursuits in Great Sand Dunes National Monument

FishingAlthough this area is not a prime fishing destination, anglers with a Colorado fishing license can fish Sand Creek and Medano Creek. You may catch some Rio Grande cutthroat…

Guide Article / Escalante

Driving Tours in Escalante

North From Escalante Along Scenic Utah 12Heading toward Capitol Reef National Park from the town of Escalante, the rugged mountain scenery, with forests of pine and fir producing a…

Guide Article / Buzios

Active Pursuits in Buzios

Hitting the Beaches The charm of Búzios lies largely in its beaches, the 20 stretches of sand large and small within a few kilometers of the old town. Thanks to the irregular…

Guide Article / Rio de Janeiro

Organized Tours in Rio de Janeiro

DIY When It Comes to Tours -- When booking a tour or outdoor adventure, it's best to make the call yourself. (Don't worry about a language barrier; most tour operators speak English.)…

Guide Article / Northeastern New Mexico

Active Pursuits in Northeastern New Mexico

Northeastern New Mexico encompasses a variety of Southwestern landscapes. The undulating grasslands of the eastern portion of the region eventually give way to the cliffs, canyons, and…

Guide Article / Northeastern New Mexico

Driving Tours in Northeastern New Mexico

FolsomNear here, cowboy George McJunkin discovered the 10,000-year-old remains of "Folsom Man." The find, excavated by the Denver Museum of Natural History in 1926, represented the…

Guide Article / Las Vegas, NM

Active Pursuits in Las Vegas, NM

Off-the-Beaten-Path State Parks & Other Scenic HighlightsStorrie Lake State Park (tel. 505/425-7278), 4 miles north via NM 518, open daily during daylight hours year-round,…

Guide Article / Northwestern New Mexico

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…

Guide Article / Southwestern New Mexico

Active Pursuits in Southwestern New Mexico

Rugged, remote, forested, and fascinating all describe southwestern New Mexico, where few tourists venture -- lucky for you if you're looking for backcountry adventure.Biking Bikes…

Guide Article / Truth or Consequences

Active Pursuits in Truth or Consequences

Elephant Butte Lake State Park encompasses New Mexico's largest body of water, with 36,500 lake surface acres. It's one of the most popular state parks in New Mexico, attracting…

Guide Article / Belem

Organized Tours in Belem

The tour agency in Belém with the best and largest variety of tours is Amazon Star Turismo, Rua Henrique Gurjão 236 (tel. 091/3241-8624; www.amazonstar.com.br). Valeverde Turismo,…

Guide Article / Southeastern New Mexico

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…

Guide Article / Colorado Springs

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…

Guide Article / Boise

Active Pursuits in Boise

Boise offers a huge variety of outside activities. Whether you ski, bike, swim, jog, or just like to enjoy the out-of-doors from your favorite sidewalk cafe table, you will find…

Guide Article / Cuiaba

Organized Tours in Cuiaba

All tour operators work with one or more Pantanal lodges. These operators provide a package itinerary -- usually quite flexible -- that includes transportation to a lodge plus nature…

Guide Article / Maine

Active Pursuits in Maine

THE GREAT OUTDOORS While southern Maine has classic beach towns where the smell of salt air mixes with coconut oil and taffy, much of the rest of the Maine coast is unruly and wild. In…

Guide Article / Porto de Galinhas

Active Pursuits in Porto de Galinhas

Porto de Galinhas is all about the sea and the best way to explore the region is by boat.Tip: Inquire about the tides upon arrival as many tours are timed according to the tide…

Guide Article / Mykonos

Active Pursuits in Mykonos

Beaches The beaches on the island's south shore have the best sand, views, and wind protection. However, these days they are so popular that you'll have to navigate through a forest of…

Guide Article / Rhodes

Active Pursuits in Rhodes

Most outdoor activities on Rhodes are beach- and sea-related. For everything from parasailing to jet skis to canoes, you'll find what you need at Faliraki beach, if you can tolerate…

Guide Article / Skyros

Active Pursuits in Skyros

The island is divided almost evenly by its narrow waist; the northern half is fertile and covered with pine forest, while the southern half is barren and quite rugged. Both halves have…

Guide Article / Kefalonia

Side Trips in Kefalonia

Fiskardo, Assos & Myrtos BeachI'd advise this excursion if you only had 1 day for a trip outside Argostoli. The end destination is Fiskardo, a picturesque port village that is…

Guide Article / Houston and East Texas

Side Trips in Houston and East Texas

North and west of the Big Thicket, the ecological complexity gives way to pine forest habitat. Inside this large belt of pine forest are four national forests that provide…

Guide Article / Corpus Christi

Active Pursuits in Corpus Christi

Watersports, birding, and fishing are the most popular activities. Certain parts of this area lend themselves to different kinds of watersports. Birding is good throughout; it just…

Guide Article / Padre Island National Seashore

Active Pursuits in Padre Island National Seashore

Padre Island National Seashore has an 8 1/2-mile paved road, with good views of the Gulf and dunes, that leads to the visitor center complex. In addition, most of the beaches are open…

Guide Article / South Padre Island

Active Pursuits in South Padre Island

Fishing -- There have been record-setting catches made in the waters around South Padre Island: The state record blue marlin, at 876 1/2 pounds, was taken offshore.The beach and…