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Guide Article / Hikes in Death Valley National Park

Longer Trails in Death Valley National Park

Gower Gulch LoopThis trail's proximity to Furnace Creek, plus its varying degrees of difficulty, make it quite popular. Start by hiking along the once-paved route that allowed cars to…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Hawaii

Hiking in Hawaii

Hiking in Hawaii is a breathtaking experience. The islands have hundreds of miles of trails, many of which reward you with a hidden beach, a private waterfall, an Eden-like valley, or…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Hawaii

Camping in Hawaii

Hawaii's year-round balmy climate makes camping a breeze. However, tropical campers should always be ready for rain, especially in Hawaii's wet winter season, but in the dry summer…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Yellowstone, Yosemite, and other national parks are spectacular, no doubt about it. But in my opinion, they're all ho-hum compared to this one: Here nothing less than the miracle of…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Hilo in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Pick up the map to a self-guided walking tour of Hilo, which focuses on 21 historic sites dating from the 1870s to the present, at the information kiosk of the Downtown Hilo…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Hiking in Hawaii (The Big Island)

For information on camping and hiking, contact Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, P.O. Box 52, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718 (www.nps.gov/havo; 808/985-6000); Puuhonua O Honaunau…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Beaches in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Too young geologically to have many great beaches, the Big Island instead has more colorful ones: brand-new black-sand beaches, salt-and-pepper beaches, and even a green-sand beach.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Highlights along the Trans-Canada Highway in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Moose Mountain Provincial Park & West to Regina About 106km (66 miles) southeast of Regina, south down Highway 9 from Whitewood, is Moose Mountain Provincial Park (tel.…

Guide Article / Canada

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Canada

Exploring the Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia): This wildly scenic driving loop around Cape Breton Highlands National Park delivers a surplus of dramatic coastal scenery. Take a few days to…

Guide Article / Canada

Best Dining Bets in Canada

Fresh Lobster (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick): Wherever you see wooden lobster traps piled on a wharf, you'll know a fresh lobster meal isn't far away. The most productive lobster…

Guide Article / In Depth in Canada

History in Canada

The Founding of New FranceThe Vikings landed in Canada more than 1,000 years ago, but the French were the first Europeans to get a toehold in the country. In 1608, Samuel de…

Guide Article / Driving Tours in The Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

The Alaska Highway in The Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Constructed as a military freight road during World War II to link Alaska to the Lower 48, the Alaska Highway -- also known as the Alcan Highway, and Highway 97 in British Columbia --…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Athens

Museums & Galleries in Athens

The Vases & Frescoes of Santorini One of the museum's greatest treasures is its vast collection -- not surprisingly, the finest in the world -- of Greek vases and a wonderful group…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Athens

Shopping A-Z in Athens

Antiques Warning: If you hope to take home an antique—perhaps an icon or a woodcarving—know that not everything sold as "antique" is genuine, and it's illegal to take antiquities more…

Guide Article / Greece

The Best Places to Get Away from It All in Greece

National and Zappeion Gardens (Athens): It's all too easy to overlook this oasis of calm and cool in the heart of Athens. You'll discover shady benches, a small cafe, the excellent…

Guide Article / In Depth in Greece

Food and Drink in Greece

The other day, while waiting to have a haircut in the Peloponnesian village where I spend most of my time in Greece, I eavesdropped on the other customers. If I had not known some…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Greece

In Two Weeks in Greece

Two weeks allows time to take in the must-see ancient monuments in Athens and also get a good taste of island life. Though touring the islands can be require a bit of work and some…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Alberta

Hiking in Alberta

In a nutshell, Alberta's varied alpine terrain and transition zones offer hiking enthusiasts endless choices for all kinds of excursions, from short trips through rolling foothills and…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Alberta

National Parks in Alberta

Alberta's extraordinary natural environment features a wealth of protected areas, wildlife reserves, and archaeological zones. National parks, provincial parks, and nature preserves…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Kananaskis Country

Hiking in Kananaskis Country

Canmore is surrounded by mountains and, being on the doorstep of Kananaskis Country, it's an ideal base from which to explore the many, many hiking trails to be found here. You can set…

Guide Article / Hotels in Banff National Park

Camping in Banff National Park

There are a wide variety of campgrounds in Banff National Park, and you can reserve a spot online for many of them at www.pccamping.ca or via telephone at tel. 877/737-3783. Very few…

Guide Article / Switzerland

Best Hotels

Storchen Zurich (Zurich; www.storchen.ch; tel. 044/227-26-16): Superb luxury hotels are hardly a rarity in Zurich, but what sets this former guild hall apart is its position as the…

Guide Article / Switzerland

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Switzerland

Hiking the Swiss Alps: From the time the snows melt in spring until the wind starts blowing in late autumn, tourists and Swiss alike head for the country’s mountains and valleys.…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Washington, D.C.

Walking Tour 2 in Washington, D.C.

Georgetown START: Kafe Leopold’s (D.C. Circulator bus; nearest Metro stop Foggy Bottom). FINISH: Mount Zion United Methodist Church (DC Circulator bus; nearest Metro stop: Foggy…

Guide Article / Bahía Solano

Best Outdoor Adventures in Bahía Solano

Hiking ★ There are several waterfalls, such as Cascada Chocólatal and Cascada Cocacola, within a 30-minute to 2-hour hike from Bahía Solano. Unless your hotel draws you a good map,…