Explore our collection of 261 outdoor activities articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
The limestone shelf of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is a remarkable geological formation—essentially a massive fossilized coral reef that emerged from the sea millions of years ago. This unique topography has...
The cobblestone streets of Ouro Preto twist beneath my feet like the pages of an unfinished novel, each turn revealing another chapter of Brazil's gold rush history. At 61, I've...
When my son Noah and I first landed in Cape Town last spring, I had that same feeling I get when starting a new animation project – that electric mix...
The first time I stepped beyond Yamoussoukro's imposing basilica and presidential palace, I discovered what few travelers ever see – a surprisingly wild Côte d'Ivoire landscape pulsing with life and...
Standing at the edge of Gunlom Falls, watching my reflection ripple across the infinity pool while the vast Kakadu landscape stretched endlessly before me, I understood why Indigenous Australians have...
Dominica isn't called the 'Nature Island' without reason. While most Caribbean destinations lure visitors with pristine beaches and resort cocktails, this rugged volcanic island offers something far more primal and...
When my quality control assignment took me to a manufacturing outpost near Bethel, Alaska last summer, I immediately recognized the opportunity to extend my stay and explore this remote wilderness...
Standing at 5,364 meters above sea level, surrounded by the colossal peaks of the Himalayas, I felt the convergence of physical forces that had shaped this magnificent landscape over millennia....
When most people talk about Canadian winter destinations, they mention Whistler or Banff. But if you're looking to push beyond the typical and experience winter in its most raw, authentic...
As someone who splits her time between enforcing the law and exploring the world's hidden corners, I've developed a knack for spotting the overlooked and underappreciated. Ogden, Utah might be...
When most people hear 'Tuscaloosa,' their minds immediately jump to crimson jerseys and the thunderous roar of Bryant-Denny Stadium. But having spent a spring weekend exploring this Alabama gem, I...
Y'all, I've gotta confess something: I slept on Fresno for years. Like many travelers, I viewed this Central Valley hub as merely Yosemite's forgettable neighbor—a place to gas up before...
There's something magical about discovering a place that hasn't yet been overrun by tourism but offers all the natural splendor you could ask for. Sanford, Maine is exactly that kind...
The first time I glimpsed Siwa's palm-fringed silhouette rising from the golden desert, I understood why this remote Egyptian oasis has remained one of North Africa's best-kept secrets. Nestled deep...
When your job revolves around perfectly curated retail spaces and seasonal collection launches, sometimes you need to trade designer showrooms for dirt trails and fresh mountain air. That's exactly what...
G'day, fellow wanderers! Raj here, coming to you from my adopted home in Arlington with a fresh prescription for your nature cravings. While my dermatology patients know me for treating...
Let me tell you something about Rapid City that most tourists miss while racing to Mount Rushmore: this place is an investigator's dream of hidden outdoor treasures. After tracking a...
The Bighorn Mountains rise like silent sentinels from Wyoming's plains, harboring secrets that most tourists speeding toward Yellowstone will never discover. Last summer, while researching acoustic properties of natural amphitheaters...
The first time I hiked the Lands End Trail, I was struck by that quintessential San Francisco moment—standing on a windswept cliff with the Golden Gate Bridge framed perfectly in...
When most families dream of summer adventures, Wyoming's rugged landscapes might not be the first destination that comes to mind. But after spending a week in Casper with my two...
