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Active Pursuits in Winthrop
If you're here for the outdoors, then sooner or later you're going to need the Mazama Store, 50 Lost River Rd. (tel. 509/996-2855), a general store for the multi-sport crowd. Not only…
Side Trips in Calama
These agricultural colonial-era villages and 12th-century Atacama Indian ruins merit a stop on the return trip to the airport, after an early morning visit to the Tatio Geysers. That…
Hikes in Volcanoes National Park
This national park is a wilderness wonderland. Miles of trails not only lace the lava, but also cross deserts, rain forests, beaches, and in the winter, snow at 13,650 feet. Trail maps…
Side Trips in Quito
The legion of Quito-based tour agencies and just about every hotel desk can arrange any number of tour options, such as trips to Cotopaxi National Park. The most popular day trips out…
Active Pursuits in Moosehead Lake
Boating Open daily, Northwoods Outfitters on Main Street in Greenville (tel. 866/223-1380 or 207/695-3288; www.maineoutfitter.com) can help plan a trip up the lake or into the woods…
Active Pursuits in Bethel
Biking An easy and scenic route for a bike tour follows winding Sunday River Road several miles into the foothills of the Mahoosuc mountain range. Start near the Sunday River ski…
The Best Beaches in the Kennebunks
The coastal area around Kennebunkport is home to several of the state’s best beaches. Finding a parking spot is often difficult, however, and all beaches require a parking permit,…
Active Pursuits in The Northeast Kingdom
Hiking At the southern tip of Lake Willoughby, two rounded peaks rise above the lake's waters. These are the biblically named Mount Hor and Mount Pisgah, both of which lie within…
Active Pursuits in Woodstock, VT
Biking -- The rolling, hilly terrain around Woodstock is ideal for exploring by road bike for those in reasonably good shape. Few roads don't lead to great bike rides; just grab a map…
Active Pursuits in Newfane and Townshend
Townshend State Park (tel. 802/365-7500) and the Townshend State Forest are at the foot of Bald Mountain, 3 miles outside Townshend. The park is a solidly built campground constructed…
Active Pursuits in Wilmington, VT
Mountain Biking -- Mount Snow was among the first resorts to foresee the widespread appeal of mountain biking, and the region remains one of the leading destinations for those whose…
Active Pursuits in Lillehammer
Biking & Hiking The best mountain-biking and hiking possibilities are from the Nordseter Hyttegrend (Nordseter Activity Center), lying 15km (9 1/4 miles) northeast of the town…
Driving Tours in Worms
A Driving Tour of the German Wine Road Germany's oldest designated tourist route, the Deutsche Weinstrasse, runs south for 80km (50 miles) from Bockenheim, a small town 14km (8 1/2…
Regions in Brief in The Orkney Islands
KirkwallKirkwall, established by Norse invaders on the island called Mainland, has been the capital of the Orkney Islands for at least 900 years. Formerly known as Kirkjuvagr…
Active Pursuits in Nairn
In the Footsteps of MacbethA large beach draws crowds in summer. Anglers also find the area is a good spot. Nairn is great walking country, and the tourist office will give you a map…
Regions in Brief in Sutherland
DornochThe ancient cathedral city of Dornoch, 101km (63 miles) northwest of Inverness and 353km (219 miles) northwest of Edinburgh, is Sutherland's major town and the area's most…
Active Pursuits in Cordillera Blanca
The Cordillera Blanca, the highest tropical mountain chain in the world, is one of South America's most impressive ranges. Its glorious and imposing mountain peaks proclaim their…
Side Trips in Huaraz
Most folks who make it to Huaraz are understandably eager to get out into the countryside and up into the mountains. The point of a visit to Huaraz is really to explore some of the…
Side Trips in Canakkale
Bozcaada 55km (34 miles) off the west coast of Geyikli Harbor; 50km (31 miles) southwest of Çanakkale Off the northwestern coast of the Çanakkale peninsula are two idyllic island…
Active Pursuits in Dalyan and Kaunos
Dalyan's accessibility, relaxed atmosphere, and proximity to the mountains, waterways, and sea make it a good base for activity-filled day excursions. Kaunos Tours (tel. 0252/284-2816;…
Active Pursuits in Antalya
A number of hotel-based travel agencies and shopfront outfitters in Kaleiçi offer day trips to the surrounding natural and historic sites, sometimes combining the two into one full-day…
Side Trips in Antalya
The "Monster" at Olympos One of the highlights of a visit to the Antalya coast is the Chimaera, near the ancient city of Olympos and modern-day beachfront Çirali. It's a good idea to…
Regions in Brief in Kintyre Peninsula
One of Scotland's Great Walks -- The newest long-distance walk in Scotland, the Kintyre Way opened in 2006. It stretches for 142km (89 miles), beginning at Tarbert in the north end of…
Active Pursuits in Okayama
For some rural R & R, head west from Okayama city to the historic Kibiji District, once home to the ancient Kibi kingdom and known today for its huge burial mounds, temples,…
Side Trips in Takamatsu
If you're spending more than a day in Takamatsu, these major attractions are worth the trek.KotohiraIf you have 4 hours to spare, one of the best historical side trips you can take…