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Active Pursuits in Rockport, TX
Fishing -- There are public fishing piers in Fulton Harbor and at Rockport Beach Park, as well as numerous other areas. Fishing guides offer bay and deep-sea fishing trips, and rates…
Active Pursuits in Del Rio
Amistad National Recreation AreaA beautiful spot for boating, fishing, water-skiing, scuba diving, and swimming, this is a rare international reservoir, created by the United States…
Active Pursuits in Amarillo
Amarillo offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, in the form of in-city golf courses, pools, and parks, as well as several lakes, reservoirs, and state parks in the…
Active Pursuits in Ketchikan
There's a lot to do outdoors around Ketchikan, but most of it will require a boat or plane; drive-by attractions are limited. In any event, your first stop should be the trip-planning…
Active Pursuits in Wrangell
On The IslandWrangell Island's network of gravel roads, maintained by the Forest Service, leads to places of awesome beauty rarely visited by non-Alaskans. There are a few dayhike…
Active Pursuits in Petersburg
I have listed only a few highlights from Petersburg's wealth of outdoor opportunities. For other choices, many of them just as good as those we've written about here, or for the…
Organized Tours in Sitka
Sightseeing & Wildlife ToursWhen conditions allow, tour boats visit St. Lazaria Island, a bird colony where you can expect to see tufted puffins, murres, rhinoceros auklets, and…
Active Pursuits in Sitka
On the Water The little islands and rocks that dot Sitka Sound are an invitation to the sea otter in all of us; you must get out on the water. Saltwater Fishing Many charter boats are…
Active Pursuits in Gustavus
Everything to do in Gustavus involves the outdoors. We've listed the activities here in the order of importance.Whale-Watching & Fishing -- Whales keep their own schedule, but…
Active Pursuits in Haines
Gearing Up A fraternity of wilderness guides with few equals operates in Haines, and you can make contact with many of them through Alaska Backcountry Outfitter, 111 2nd Ave. (tel]…
Active Pursuits in Martha's Vineyard
Bird-Watching Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown (tel. 508/627-4850; www.massaudubon.org), is an easy 2-mile bike ride from Edgartown. A…
Getting to Know in Martha's Vineyard
New England sea captains' houses, white picket fences, and ice cream shops trim an authentic fishing village. Lighthouses pierce the fog with their signals. A Native American community…
Active Pursuits in Austria
Austrians love sports and the outdoors and, although skiing is a national obsession, there are opportunities to participate in a variety of activities. Here we outline the best places…
Exploring the Area in Lombok's Southwest Coast
The drive itself to this stretch of coast is a worthwhile trip, as the road meanders through villages where life is untouched by tourism. Along the roadside you will see people…
Active Pursuits in South Carolina
Beaches -- The South Carolina coast is the true gem of the state. Along more than 280 miles of seashore are white-sand beaches shaded by palms, stretching from the Grand Strand to the…
Active Pursuits in Georgia
From the Golden Isles to the North Georgia uplands, the Peach State offers fishing, golf, sailing, and everything in between. If you're a biking enthusiast, you can order a catalog…
Active Pursuits in Asheville and the High Country
Sparkling white winters, fragrant springs, cool summers, and brisk, burnished autumns characterize North Carolina's High Country. Skiing in winter gives way in milder weather to…
Active Pursuits in Guanaja
Hiking -- Being the most mountainous of the Bay Islands does have its advantages. Several kilometers of hiking trails can be found crisscrossing the tiny island, mostly from the…
Active Pursuits in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Backpacking -- Backpacking enthusiasts are required to obtain permits from one of the ranger stations, the Oconaluftee and Sugarlands visitor centers, or the Cades Cove Campground…
Active Pursuits in Cherokee, NC
The major outdoor pursuit on the reservation is fishing. Thirty miles of streams are stocked with 400,000 trout annually. Supplemental fish stocks include rainbow, brook, and brown…
Side Trips in Columbia, SC
North-central South Carolina was the scene of several significant battles of the American Revolution. Camden was actually an important garrison for British general Lord Cornwallis, and…
Active Pursuits in The Upstate South Carolina
The landscape is scenic, with more than 50 waterfalls and countless forested hills, and the moderate climate is ideal for a wide range of activities. There are numerous campgrounds, 12…
Active Pursuits in Land Salzburg
The district of Land Salzburg seems like one vast outdoor playland -- from skiing in winter to canoeing, fishing, golfing, hiking, and much more in summer.Canoeing & Rafting --…
Active Pursuits in Upper Austria
The Great Outdoors in the SalzkammergutThe Salzkammergut is one of Europe's summer playgrounds, centered on the towns of Bad Ischl, St. Wolfgang, and Hallstatt. Soaring mountains…
Active Pursuits in Akureyri
Akureyri's best travel agency for tour bookings is Nonni Travel, Brekkugata 5 (tel. 461-1841; www.nonnitravel.is; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). The tourist information center can also book many…