Great Wall, Beijing, China, Olympics 2008

Beijing Adventures

With all eyes on Beijing and the 2008 Olympics, we offer the best adventures to be had in and around China's second-largest city. read more

Kayaking Lake Michigan on Chicago's coast

From the Water's Edge
Looking for a new, family-friendly way to take in some of the States' best cities? Introducing urban kayaking.

Mountain Biking at Tamarack Resort, Idaho

Downhill Movement
These ten high-tech mountain biking parks deliver a modern spin on gravity for everyone from beginners to experts.


New York's 1,000 Islands Region

New York's Best Kept Secret
Thousand Islands may be more popularly known as a salad dressing, and that's perfectly okay for enthusiasts of this region of New York.

Svartifoss Waterfall in Skaftafell National Park, Iceland

At Home In the Land of Extremes
Here's your intimate introduction to Iceland, a country steeped in mist, mystery, and majesty.



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Patagonia Down Sweater

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Which fleece weight—100 or 200—is best for late-summer hiking? [answer]


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Park of the Week

North Cascades National Park

Often referred to as "America's Alps," North Cascades has 318 glaciers, 248 lakes, hundreds of waterfalls, and extensive old-growth forests—but hardly any people. Hike in solitude through serene alpine meadows carpeted with scores of wildflowers this month.


TIP OF THE WEEK: Check Your Tires

Habitually clean out bits of glass or debris embedded in the outer casing of your bike tires before they have a chance to work through the tire.  [read more]

Copper Ridge wildflowers, North Cascades National Park


Photo credits: Great Wall of China: James Gritz/Photodisc/Getty; Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa: Corbis; Fly-fishing Silver Creek, Sun Valley, Idaho: Steve Smith/Photographer's Choice/Getty; North Cascades National Park: National Park Service