10 Great Walking Trails of the World
Watch your step!
The 10 Best U.S. National Parks for People Who Hate Hiking
Taking it easy on the outdoor-adverse among us.
I Thought I Knew Ski Trips—Then I Skied 300 Kilometers Through the Dolomites
Somewhere between shared lift rides and mid-mountain espresso, skiing stopped being just about skiing and became a sort of reflection.
The 10 Best Snowy Getaways in North America
From Alaska to Québec, these snowiest places in North America offer winter fun beyond the ski hill, including snowshoeing, dog sledding, tubing, and Nordic trails.
10 Best Ways to Experience Seattle’s Natural Wonders
Some cities might be all about pounding the pavement, but Seattle is truly special in that it’s home to both the cultural spoils of an urban center and the gateway to the Great Outdoors.
Which California Ski Town Is Better: Big Bear, Tahoe, or Mammoth Lakes?
California mountain towns are a magical sort of place where sunny summer days turn into colorful autumn afternoons, which transition into epic winter weeks. It’s the best of all worlds. But much like any other type of destination, each mountain town has its own flavor and flair. If you’re trying to decide between a few … Continued
The Stunning Reason to Visit America’s Greatest Water Wilderness
Visiting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is more than a vacation: it’s an act of preservation.
‘Last-Chance Tourism’ Is Killing the Places We Love
There’s an irony in last-chance tourism: the more we travel to visit far-flung, climate-impacted destinations, the more carbon we emit.
The Most Mysterious True Crimes That Happened in the World’s Deadliest Deserts
In the scorching silence of deserts, some of the world’s most haunting mysteries have taken root.