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Active Pursuits in Juneau
OnshoreGearing Up for Juneau's Outdoors -- You can rent the gear you need for outings on the water or to equip Forest Service cabin visits from Alaska Boat and Kayak Center, at the…
Walking Tours in Juneau
Start & Finish: Alaska State Capitol, 4th and Seward streets.Time: 1 hour (1 mile) for standard tour; 2 1/2 hours (2 1/2 miles) for the extended tour, with minimal stops.1. The…
Side Trips in Los Angeles
Topanga Canyon: Nature's Solution to L.A.'s Noise Pollution When you've had enough of cellphones, cement, and Mercedes, then it's time to take the short drive from L.A. to Topanga…
Organized Tours in Los Angeles
Bus/Van Tours L.A. Tours (tel. 323/460-6490; www.latours.net) operates regularly scheduled tours of the city. Plush shuttle buses pick up riders from major hotels for morning or…
Active Pursuits in Los Angeles
Bisected by the Santa Monica Mountains and fronted by long stretches of beach, Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the world for nature and sports lovers. Where else can you hike…
Active Pursuits in Maui
Here's a brief rundown of the many outdoor activities available in Maui. Travel Tip -- When planning sunset activities, be aware that Hawaii, like other places close to the equator,…
In Depth in Maui
Since the Polynesians ventured across the Pacific to the Hawaiian Islands more than 1,000 years ago, these floating jewels have continued to call visitors from around the…
Getting to Know in Memphis
When you hit town, you may be surprised, and even a bit baffled, by Memphis. The city is spread out, so getting around can be confusing and frustrating at first. Read this and your…
Walking Tours in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a great walking city. No matter where you start out, you'll find beautiful architecture and tree-lined streets as you explore various areas. If you get lost, friendly…
Organized Tours in Buenos Aires
Academic Trips & Language Classes Argentina I.L.E.E., Callao 339 (3rd floor at Sarmiento; tel. 11/4782-7173; www.argentinailee.com) opened in 1986 and offers a cultural immersion…
Getting There in Daufuski Island
Getting There There is only one way to Daufuskie Island, and that’s by boat. The Daufuskie Island Ferry runs between Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd., Hilton Head Island, and…
Side Trips in Montreal
Skiing at Mont-Tremblant 145km (90 miles) N of Montréal Don’t expect spiked peaks or high, ragged ridges. The Laurentian Shield’s rolling hills and rounded mountains average between…
Getting to Know in Nashville
Getting your bearings in a new city is often the hardest part of taking a trip, but in the following pages you'll find everything you need to know to get settled in after you arrive in…
In Depth in Nashville
Now more than ever, Nashville’s story is a tale of two cities. The first is the one you’ve likely heard about: the thriving Southern city where you can find more hospitality and…
Walking Tours in Hanoi
The Old QuarterStart: North end of Hoan Kiem Lake (at the Ngoc Son Pagoda).Finish: Return to the north end of Hoan Kiem Lake (to Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Sq.).Time: 1 1/2 hours…
Active Pursuits in Chicago
Perhaps because winters can be brutal, Chicagoans take their summers seriously. In the warmer months, with the wide blue lake and the ample green parks, it's easy to think that the…
In Depth
Well, one thing that will never change is the relatively unspoiled beauty of the Oregon coast. Or will it? In the recent past, the biggest environmental controversies had to do with…
Active Pursuits in Munich
Beaches, Pools & Watersports On hot weekends, Münchners travel to nearby lakes, the Ammersee and the Starnberger See, where bathing facilities are clearly marked. Both are a short…
Spectator Sports in Phoenix
Phoenix is a decent sport town, albeit one where a lot of visitors and transplants retain loyalty to the home teams back east. Some barely notice, but the Valley has pro franchises in…
Active Pursuits in Phoenix
BICYCLING As we’ve said elsewhere, be a bit careful whenever you’re out on the street. This is a car town slowly coming to terms with alternative means of transportation—and here that…
Walking Tours in Phoenix
Old Town Scottsdale Start: Scottsdale Historical Museum. Finish: Scottsdale Waterfront. Time: 2 hours (not including shopping and visiting the museums). Best Times: Thursdays, when the…
Active Pursuits in Shenandoah National Park
HikingThe number-one outdoor activity here is hiking. The park's 112 trails total more than 500 miles, varying in length from short walks to a 101-mile segment of the Appalachian…
Active Pursuits in Patagonia and Sonoita
Patagonia, 18 miles northwest of Nogales on Ariz. 82, is a historic mining and ranching town that is surrounded by the Patagonia Mountains. If the scenery here leaves you with a sense…
Active Pursuits in Grand Canyon South Rim
No visit to the canyon is complete without journeying below the rim on one of the park's hiking trails. While the views don't necessarily get any better than they are from the top,…
Walking Tours in Prague
Forget bus tours and taxis -- walking is really the only way to explore Prague. Most of the oldest areas are walking zones with limited motor traffic. It's best to wear very…