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4 Active Adventure Vacations Around the World
Instead of throwing in the proverbial beach towel, take an active detour -- one that promises a heart-thumping adrenaline rush and a good, old-fashioned workout.
Get Wild: 7 Parks for Spotting Wildlife
Which is the best national park in the Lower 48 to view wildlife? There's more than one place in the National Park System where you can feel like you're on a safari.
What New Protection Rules Really Mean for U.S. Parks
It was a long time in coming, but when Congress finally passed the massive Omnibus Public Lands Bill of 2009 late in March it extended enormous protections for public lands in general…
Park of the Week: Yosemite's Greatest Hits
It's one of the nation's most visited parks, but that doesn't mean you're going to be overwhelmed with the crowds: over 95% of visitors visit less than 5% of the park. How to make the…
5 Best Bets for Spotting the Big Five in South Africa
Animal viewing possibilities abound, but there's no guarantee you'll see each of the five on safari. But knowing animals' habits will greatly increase your chance of success.
Two Blossoming National Parks for the Sights and Scents of Spring
As the days become warmer, National Parks in the southwest and the southeast come to life with an explosion of color and the aroma of fresh wildflowers.
Park of the Week: Lakes and Islands at Isle Royale National Park
Our National Park System is full of glorious places, and of ways to reach them. Many are easy to visit, a few difficult. Isle Royale National Park, located in the northwest corner of…
5 U.S. National Parks that Are Ready for Spring
The spring is the perfect time for the wildlife habitats that come alive in the Rockies and the desert parks of the Southwest -- as Goldilocks likes it, not too cold and not too hot.
The Best Ways to Get Out in Los Angeles
L.A.'s blessed climate is one of the nation's most inviting for outdoor play, regardless of season. Here are nine ways to get out there year round.
Can Camping be Chic? 5 Stylish Tent Vacations
Camping doesn't have to be about roughing it in the elements, smelly sleeping bags, and surviving on tinned food. Here are five ways to see the softer side of the great outdoors.
10 Best Places to Be Outside in and Around San Francisco
It's no coincidence that Northern California has a high concentration of outdoorsy types. Many of them are drawn to living there because of the region's stupendous -- and usually…
Park of the Week: Following the Blue Ridge through Shenandoah
Northern Virginia's park of choice is perfect for hard-core campers and drive-by visitors, with enough space for camping to keep you busy all season and one of the best scenic routes…
Park of the Week: Sequoia National Park
Part of a trio of adjacent parks that includes Kings Canyon and Yosemite, Sequoia is a force in its own right as home to Mt. Whitney, great hiking trails, and stunning scenery
11 Great Walks in Sunny San Diego
Take these walks for backdrops of sun-drenched beaches, rugged coastal terrain, and lively urban scenery.
T'is the Season to Visit U.S. National Parks
If you'd like to spend the holidays surrounded by the beauty of lakes, forests, and rugged mountains, you'll need to book soon.
Park of the Week: Mammoth Cave National Park
When it comes to America's national parks there are lots of superlatives, and Mammoth Cave in south central Kentucky has several to offer.
Don't Be Afraid to Get Into the Water: Take the Plunge with Crocs, Sharks, and Rays
If 'fear' is your middle name, then we have a few awesome underwater adventures to whet your appetite.
Park of the Week: Rocky Mountain National Park
Within over 400 square miles of granite-based wilderness, this park offers 60 mountains over 12,000 feet, 150 clear lakes, 450 miles of mountain streams, and abundant wildlife, all…
Park of the Week: Point Reyes National Seashore
Just 30 miles northwest of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is a mass of forests and seaside splendor that occupies all of a hundred square mile peninsula balanced on the…
How to Make a Quick Trip to Acadia National Park
Located on Mount Desert Island on Maine's stunningly beautiful mid-coast, Acadia offers a variety of spectacular locations to visit -- even for a day tripper or windshield tourist.
Anniversary Celebration: On Top of Old Smoky for 75 Years
In 2009 Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrating its 75th anniversary and -- luckily for visitors -- the park has never looked better.
Park of the Week: Hot Springs National Park
The nation's first protected park area still offers rest and relaxation to weary travelers willing to dip their toes into its healing waters.
Through the Grape Vines with Zephyr Wine Adventures
How to get behind the grapes and into the fields, with daily hiking, as well as cycling, canoeing, and horseback riding jaunts.
Park of the Week: Grand Teton National Park
More than just a side trip from Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park has a grandeur all its own, and it's a lot easier to see than its big sister immediately to the north.
Go Deep: 5 Underground Explorations for the Entire Family
500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights great family trips, sights, and activities around the world. Here are five underground escapes that mix science,…