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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 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 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…
In Depth in South Carolina
From steep, sloping mountain forests to lush farmlands that evoke the English countryside, the Carolinas and Georgia offer a landscape as diverse and colorful as the region's residents…
In Depth in Georgia
Regions in Brief in Georgia
The Atlanta AreaGateway to the Deep South, Atlanta is one of the most progressive cities in America. The hometown of Martin Luther King, Jr., bears no relationship to the city from…
Active Pursuits in Aguadilla
Watersports & Other Outdoor pursuits While Rincón has wider name recognition, Aguadilla and Isabela have equally good surf spots. In fact, the Puerto Rican Pipeline is actually…
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…
Side Trips in Tafraoute
Col du Kerdous49km (30 miles) W of Tafraoute; 54km (33 miles) E of Tiznit; 153km (95 miles) SE of AgadirThe journey to Col de Kerdous is just as rewarding as the destination…
Active Pursuits in Alta Montana Circuit
Hitting the Slopes in Las LeñasOne of South America's top ski destinations, Las Leñas boasts 64km (40 miles) of runs, excellent snow, and typically small crowds. The summit reaches…
Regions in Brief in Darien Province
Western DariénThe Pan-American Highway from Panama City is a relatively featureless road that is paved until Lago Bayano; from here it's a rocky ride to the endpoint at Yaviza. Given…
Regions in Brief in Le Peninsula de Azuero
ParitaAbout 25km (16 miles) after Divisa is Parita, one of the most charming villages in Panama. It's a very humble place, but the streets are lined with well-preserved examples of…
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…
Hikes in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton may be a smaller park than Yellowstone, but its hiking is every bit as stellar. Backcountry trails skirt placid lakes, delve into wildflower-filled canyons, and even scurry…
Exploring the Area in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton is a bit like Yellowstone’s kid brother—a much smaller slice of a similar ecosystem populated by similar wildlife. But it’s also a premier national park in its own right:…
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…
Active Pursuits in Cody
If you'd rather not be a driver in the park's heavy summer traffic, guided Yellowstone National Park tours are available locally through Grub Steak Expeditions, P.O. Box 1013, Cody, WY…
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 Bitterroot Valley
Skiing & Hot Springs At Lost Trail Pass Lost Trail Pass is a remote and undiscovered corner of Montana about 80 miles south of Missoula on the Idaho border. This area is heavily…
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 Lakshadweep
Diving The ReefsExperienced divers rank the reefs of Lakshadweep among the best diving destinations in Asia, particularly the coral islands of Bangaram, Tinakara, Pirelli 1, and…
Driving Tours in Southwestern Montana
Two high-speed highways -- interstates 90 and 15 -- intersect in the region, but the best roads to take are the well-maintained back roads: state and county highways that follow…
Side Trips in Butte and Anaconda
A Side Trip to Deer Lodge Deer Lodge is home to Montana's state prison, which isn't ordinarily a recommendation for a tourist destination. And we won't recommend any places to stay,…
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…