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Active Pursuits in Vinstra
The Peer Gynt Ski Area is ideal for those who'd like to combine cross-country skiing with alpine skiing. All the facilities in the ski region are within easy reach of all the hotels in…
In Depth in Rondane and Dovrefjell National Parks
Sigrid Undset CountryWinner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928, Sigrid Undset (1882-1949) still enjoys an international audience. She lived and wrote about this area in…
Walking Tours in Raton
Five blocks of Raton's original town site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with some 70 significant buildings. It's best to explore the historic district by…
Active Pursuits in Dutch Harbor and Unalaska
Bird-Watching -- Flip through the crisp, unused pages of your bird book to find out what you may see in the Aleutians. Several rare bird species nest in the area, and Asian birds…
In Depth in Dutch Harbor and Unalaska
The Aleutians: The Quiet After War Once thousands of men died for the rocky islands of the Aleutians. What began as a Japanese military diversion became a ferocious fight for honor,…
Driving Tours in Alaskan Interior
You won't need a detailed highway map of Alaska, because Alaska doesn't have detailed highways. A triangle of paved two-lane highways connects Tok, Fairbanks, and Anchorage. From this…
Organized Tours in Siem Reap
Siem Reap is full of helpful traveler services and information. In fact, most hotels and guesthouses can help you arrange all of the essentials. Below are a few service providers we'd…
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,…
Side Trips in Seattle
After you've explored Seattle for a few days, you'll want to head out of town on a day trip or two. Within a few hours of the city, you can find yourself hiking in a national park,…
Active Pursuits in St. John's
There's plenty to do outside here, and a trip to Quidi Vidi should be high on your list. Pronounced "kitty vitty" but known locally as "the Guy," it's a tiny fishing village outside…
Active Pursuits in Gros Morne National Park
In The Southern Section Hikes & Walks -- There are so many great hikes in this section of the park that it's difficult to select just a few. But I'll try. For a superb panoramic…
Active Pursuits in Southwestern Newfoundland
For outdoor enthusiasts, Corner Brook makes an excellent base for exploring outlying mountains and waters. Mountain bikers should plan a stop by TNT Bicycles, 8 Maple Valley Rd. (tel.…
Regions in Brief in Southwestern Newfoundland
Port aux Basques Port aux Basques is the main gateway for travelers arriving in Newfoundland, as ferries connect the town with Nova Scotia year-round. It's a good way station for those…
Active Pursuits in Newfoundland and Labrador
Biking Reality check: Bike touring in Newfoundland isn't for the faint of heart. It's not that the hills here are necessarily brutally steep or long (though some are). It's the…
Active Pursuits in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island doesn't have any wilderness, nor even much wildness, to speak of. It's all about cultivated landscapes that have long ago been tamed by farmers. That doesn't mean…
Active Pursuits in Fundy National Park
The park maintains miles and miles of scenic trails for hikers and walkers, with good signage and stairs where necessary. These range from a 20-minute loop to a 4-hour trek, and they…
Active Pursuits in Glenwood Springs
There are plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities in and around Glenwood Springs. Stop at the chamber office or contact the White River National Forest, 900 Grand Ave. (tel.…
Active Pursuits in Grand Junction
In addition to activities in Colorado and Dinosaur national monuments, there are numerous opportunities for hiking, camping, mountain biking, off-roading, horseback riding,…
Active Pursuits in Grand Manan Island
Adventure High (tel. 800/732-5492 or 506/662-3563) at 83 Rte. 776 in North Head, not far from the ferry, offers kayaking tour around the island that give participants a rarely seen,…
Active Pursuits in New Brunswick
Readers who really want a varied wilderness experience should visit the outdoor center at Cape Enrage, where one can canoe, rappel, rock-climb, zip-line and/or kayak—all in the same…
Regions in Brief in Cape Breton Island
Sightingseeing In and Around Mabou Turning left after crossing the Canso Causeway and driving along the western coast of the island on Route 19, you’ll pass through small villages…
Regions in Brief in Nova Scotia's Northern Shore
Amherst is a lovely small town, perched on a low hill at the edge of the sweeping Amherst Marsh, which demarcates the border between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It's worth slowing…
Active Pursuits in Lower Hudson Valley
The Lower Hudson Valley abounds in outdoor sports, from hiking and biking to cross-country skiing to kayaking and sailing. Cycling & Mountain Biking -- Bike rentals are available…
Active Pursuits in Delaware County
Canoeing & KayakingWith all the water around, canoeing and kayaking are big, especially along the east and west branches of the Delaware River. Rentals, and in some cases canoe…
Active Pursuits in Saratoga Springs
Outdoor Pursuits -- For additional information on outdoor activities in Saratoga Springs, consult the website www.saratoga.org and click on "Things to Do."Biking, In-Line Skating…