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Guide Article / Yosemite National Park

Regions in Brief in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Valley Most people come to Yosemite to see this giant study in shadow and light. In spring, after the winter snow begins melting in the high country, waterfalls encircle…

Guide Article / Yosemite National Park

Organized Tours in Yosemite National Park

The park offers a number of ranger-guided walks, hikes, and other programs. Check at one of the visitor centers or in Yosemite Guide for current topics, start times, and locations.…

Guide Article / Yosemite National Park

In Depth in Yosemite National Park

The park service's dual mission of conserving the parks and opening them up for the public to enjoy have been at odds for over a century, and the issues in Yosemite and Sequoia &…

Guide Article / Sanguesa

Side Trips in Sanguesa

Leyre The Monasterio de San Salvador of Leyre (tel. 94-888-40-11; www.monasteriodeleyre.com) is 16km (10 miles) east of Sangüesa, perched on the side of a mountain of the same name,…

Guide Article / Majorca

Driving Tours in Majorca

Mountainous Mallorca’s dramatic scenery is best appreciated by driving. This daylong circuit of 142km (88 miles) begins and ends in Palma.As you leave Palma heading west on Ma-1, the…

Guide Article / Northern New Mexico

What's New in Northern New Mexico

Northern New Mexico has come by its "mañana" reputation honestly. Usually change happens . . . tomorrow. But there are some lively additions in the region well worth…

Guide Article / Rio de Janeiro

Active Pursuits in Rio de Janeiro

Rio Hiking (tel. 021/9721-0594; www.riohiking.com.br) is Rio's adventure-sport specialist, offering a range of exciting outdoor sports that take full advantage of Rio's extraordinary…

Guide Article / Georgia

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…

Guide Article / Roatan

Getting to Know in Roatan

Pirates of the Bay Islands As much as the Garífuna or the Spanish, pirates have played an important role in the history of Roatán. Since the early days of the Spanish conquest of Latin…

Guide Article / The Hopi Reservation

Exploring the Area in The Hopi Reservation

The VillagesWith the exception of Upper and Lower Moenkopi, which are near the Navajo town of Tuba City, and the recently settled Yuh Weh Loo Pah Ki community east of Keams Canyon,…

Guide Article / Hamar

In Depth in Hamar

The Voice of the CenturyKirsten Flagstad (1895-1962), to whom there's a museum of memorabilia dedicated in Hamar, remains one of the all-time legends of opera. Interpreting the…

Guide Article / Montevideo

Side Trips in Montevideo

242km (150 miles) W of MontevideoThe tiny gem of Colonia del Sacramento, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO, appears untouched by time. Dating from the 17th century, the Old…

Guide Article / Santiago

Organized Tours in Santiago

Major hotels work with quality tour operators and can recommend a tour even at the last minute; however, you'd be better off planning ahead and reserving a tour with an operator who…

Guide Article / Puerto Varas

Active Pursuits in Puerto Varas

Tour companies and outfitters have changed ownership over the past few years, but, thankfully, many have matured and I can now recommend several with a clear conscience. Aquamotion…

Guide Article / Punta Arenas

Side Trips in Punta Arenas

Many tour operators run conventional city tours and trips to the penguin colonies, as well as short visits and multiday, all-inclusive trekking excursions to Torres del Paine National…

Guide Article / Faro

Side Trips in Faro

Some of the most interesting towns in the Algarve surround the capital. Exploring any one takes a half-day.LouléThis market town 15km (9 1/3 miles) north of Faro lies in the heart…

Guide Article / Calama

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…

Guide Article / Quito

Suggested Itineraries in Quito

Surrounded by towering Andean peaks and volcanoes, Quito is a compact and accessible city with a host of interesting sights, as well as great dining and shopping opportunities. Three…

Guide Article / Banos

Active Pursuits in Banos

Baños is a popular and, in many ways, perfect destination for those looking to participate in outdoor adventure pursuits, especially extreme sports such as white-water rafting, bridge…

Guide Article / Dawson

In Depth in Dawson

The Klondike Gold Rush began with a wild war whoop from the throats of three men -- two First Nations Canadians and one white -- that broke the silence of Bonanza Creek on the morning…

Guide Article / Havana

Suggested Itineraries in Havana

Havana is an amazing -- at times, overwhelming -- city, overflowing with history, art, architecture, culture, nightlife, and more. Three days will allow you to visit its most important…

Guide Article / Oregon Coast

Suggested Itineraries Along the Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast in 1 Week The Oregon coast stretches from Astoria in the north to Brookings in the south, a distance of about 364 miles. U.S. 101, the main artery, winds, climbs,…

Guide Article / Trinidad, CO

Driving Tours in Trinidad, CO

Unquestionably the most fascinating day trip from Trinidad is the appropriately named Scenic Highway of Legends, which runs some 80 miles west, north, and then northeast, mostly on…

Guide Article / Pueblos Blancos and the Sherry Triangle

A Driving Tour Through Spain's Famed Pueblos Blancos

The brilliantly whitewashed villages and towns of inland Andalusia are called Pueblos Blancos. These are archetypal towns and villages that dot the steep slopes of the mountains, which…

Guide Article / Rias Bajas

Driving Tours in Rias Bajas

Driving from Muros to Santa Uxea de RibeiraThe seaside town of Muros has many old houses and a harbor, but Noya (also spelled Noia), to the southeast, is more impressive. If you…