Explore our collection of 234 outdoor activities articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
As a healthcare professional who's seen his fair share of emergency room visits, you might think I'd shy away from adrenaline-pumping activities. But there's something about calculated risk that keeps...
Standing on the weathered wooden dock in Vilanculos, watching dhows with their triangular sails dance across the turquoise waters, I felt that familiar sensation of anticipation that only comes when...
As someone who's spent years analyzing cross-border movements professionally, I find myself drawn to places where boundaries blur—not just between nations, but between urban development and wild spaces. Bayamón, Puerto...
Standing on the shores of Nuku'alofa with my three children—Mia (15), Kai (12), and little Luna (8)—I felt that familiar pang of both joy and sadness. This was exactly the...
When most travelers think of outdoor adventure destinations, Iowa rarely tops the list. But as someone who's explored coral reefs from Thailand to Belize, I've learned that ecological wonders hide...
As someone who's spent decades exploring how natural environments contribute to physical wellness, I've discovered that sometimes the most therapeutic destinations aren't the most obvious ones. Eau Claire, Wisconsin—a modest...
When I first visited Bloomington to give a guest lecture at Indiana University's Risk Management program, I expected the typical Midwest flatlands. Instead, I discovered a verdant paradise of limestone...
Standing at the confluence where Barnegat Bay meets the Toms River, I felt that familiar sense of *ma* — the meaningful pause between moments that my Japanese father taught me...
Who would have thought that nestled within the suburban landscape of Sterling Heights lies a *symphonie sauvage* of natural trails waiting to be explored? Like discovering an unexpected bass note...
When the Boston summer heat starts cranking up like an overclocked gaming PC, most folks head to Cape Cod. But this catering manager-turned-birder has a secret escape that won't drain...
I never expected to fall for Arkansas. My bridge-hunting expeditions typically lead me to the Pacific Northwest's moss-covered spans or Belgium's canal-crossed landscapes. But when a fellow craft beer enthusiast...
Well, lads and lassies, let me tell you about one of Toronto's best-kept secrets that isn't really a secret at all. Just a wee hop across the harbor lies an...
You know that feeling when you escape the daily grind and suddenly find yourself surrounded by towering evergreens with the scent of pine filling your lungs? That's Federal Way, Washington...
Standing at the base of Arizona's highest peaks, I couldn't help but view the San Francisco Peaks through both my climber's and anthropologist's lenses. These volcanic mountains aren't just a...
The morning sun cast long shadows across ancient stone structures as I adjusted my helmet, the rental bike's metal frame cool against my legs. Having spent years connecting networks across...
Standing at 4,229 feet, Killington Peak offers one of New England's most rewarding summit experiences, all within striking distance of charming Rutland, Vermont. As someone who typically navigates startup hubs...
When most people think of Kansas City, their minds immediately drift to smoky barbecue joints and jazz clubs. But as someone who analyzes urban spaces professionally, I've discovered that KC...
The moment my mask broke the surface of Majuro's crystalline waters, I was transported back to those childhood summers spent with my Japanese grandparents near Okinawa's reefs. Yet Majuro's underwater...
Growing up fishing with my abuelo in the Gulf of Mexico taught me that coastal destinations always hide their best secrets beyond the obvious shoreline attractions. Myrtle Beach might be...
When most folks think of Hwange National Park, they picture the classic safari experience—Land Rovers tracking elephant herds across golden savanna. But after my recent two-week winter adventure with a...