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Active Pursuits in Trinidad, CO
Located 3 miles west of town on Colo. 12, Trinidad Lake State Park is the place to go for all sorts of outdoor recreational possibilities, and it's also a good base for campers who…
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…
Active Pursuits in Durango
In addition to contacting the various companies listed below, you can get additional information and even book some activities through the Durango Area Tourism Office. Durango is…
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,…
Camping in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CAMPGROUNDS The National Park Service maintains four campgrounds within Acadia National Park—two on MDI; another, quite new campground on the Schoodic Peninsula,…
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 North Fork
Beaches -- There are lots of beaches out here, but be sure to check for signs, as many are permit-only. With more than 8 miles of sandy shore, Orient Beach State Park, Orient Point…
Active Pursuits in The Hamptons
Beaches -- Hamptons beaches are world-class for a reason: Not only are the grains of gold perfectly maintained, but they also stretch on forever. Unlike some beaches that are…
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 Sullivan County
Fishing -- Anglers will be in heaven in this part of the Catskill Mountains. Sullivan County possesses several of the best trout streams in North America; the Delaware River and…
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…
Active Pursuits in Ithaca
Tompkins County, and specifically the area around Ithaca and Cayuga Lake, replete with gorges, glens, and state parks, is one of the best in the Finger Lakes for all manner of outdoor…
Exploring the Area in Canandaigua Lake
NaplesAt the southern end of Canandaigua Lake, the picturesque village of Naples is a quintessential small Finger Lakes town with a number of well-preserved 18th-century buildings.…
Active Pursuits in Geneva and Northern Seneca Lake
Seneca Lake is one of the two largest of the 11 Finger Lakes. Pontoon and fishing-boat rentals are available from Roy's Marina, West Lake Road (Rte. 14; tel. 315/789-3094). Seneca Lake…
Active Pursuits in Seneca Falls
The Cayuga branch of the Erie Canal system leads directly to Cayuga Lake and flows directly through Seneca Falls. Outdoors enthusiasts could hardly have a better or more historic place…
Active Pursuits in Skaneateles Lake
Clift Park on Skaneateles Lake has open public swimming. Thayer Park, east of the downtown shops, is a quiet, beautiful park for relaxing and enjoying the view. Austin Park, 1 Austin…
Active Pursuits in Northern Adirondacks
Canoeing -- It's rare to find a stretch of water reserved solely for non-motorized boats, but the St. Regis Canoe Wilderness beckons with the promise of quiet. In fact, the only sounds…
Active Pursuits in Thousand Islands
Boat Tours -- Lots of tour boats run the island circuit all summer, offering close-up views of the islands and occasionally interesting narration peppered with the standard bad jokes.…
Organized Tours in Mumbai
You will be offered tours of various descriptions by at least half the people you meet on the streets of Mumbai; everyone from your taxi driver to the man who asks you for the time…
Regions in Brief in Goa
North GoaGoa's reputation as a hangout for hippies during the '60s and '70s was made on the northern beaches of Calangute, Baga, and Anjuna. Along with the relaxed lifestyle and good…
Exploring the Area in The Backwaters
Cruising the BackwatersReset your watch to a rhythm of life that has gone unchanged for centuries by boarding a kettuvallam, the long, beautifully crafted cargo boats that ply the…