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This brew lovers鈥 dream camping trip lets you sip high-quality suds deep in the California wilderness
Lanai is one of Hawaii鈥檚 least visited gems, and it鈥檚 closing down (mostly) till next year. But you can still visit. Here鈥檚 how.
Increasing fees isn't always a straightforward process, but the benefits make it a worthwhile effort
You鈥檙e deep into a long hike and the clouds start rolling in. This is how you interpret the signs鈥攁ll on your own.
Here's what you need to know about the largest marketing campaign in National Parks history
Don't trust us? Visit this lake.
Ask yourself these six questions, plus four pieces of guide-tipping etiquette
Use your money correctly and it can buy you happiness. Here鈥檚 how.
The best river trips don鈥檛 always come after white winters
A must follow, @meg_haywoodsullivan has a killer eye that can transport you right into the square on your phone.
The rental car company quietly installed forward-facing cameras in some of its vehicles. Why?
Double-check your current personal auto and health insurance plans, and compare deductibles
The National Park Service turns 100 in 2016, but this year is shaping up to be one of its most celebrated mile markers in recent memory.
Where to camp, how to navigate鈥攁nd how not to get stuck
Snow in New Mexico? Better believe it. One of the best ski resorts in the West is celebrating the good spring conditions by pushing back closing day and slashing prices on lift tickets.
Don't panic! The TSA is ready for you.
Avoid airports known for lengthy delays, choose the right flights, and be a high-value customer.
Fly for less to Hawaii, save big on next season's Epic Pass, and compete to own a piece of Maine for $125
Canadian Derek Kesek has set about making the first airplane made almost entirely of hemp. That鈥檚 right, Cannabis. (Don鈥檛 bother with the 鈥渇lying high鈥 jokes, he鈥檚 heard them all.)
Research almost any travel destination and you'll probably wind up on travel-industry Goliath, where passionate people praise and denounce everything from romantic getaways to cockroach-infested hotel rooms. But who can you trust?
New stats detail which airlines are the most on-time, but the numbers only tell a quarter of the story.
These adventure geniuses will make your next trip the one you never, ever forget.
Many questions make their way to our desks, but this one in particular had us baffled.
Africa's newest safari camp, how you can sleep on a ski jump, and 'Game of Thrones' gets touristy in this week鈥檚 adventure travel dispatch.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. But follow these guidelines to save money鈥攁nd protect your gear.
This year, go beyond Daytona Beach to surf Puerto Rico, fish the Bahamas, or explore an Ecuadorean rainforest. (Don't worry, skiers鈥攖here's neck-deep powder here for you, too.)
Flying international? You could end up paying more than half the original price of the ticket if you have to reschedule. But one group is trying to change that. Here's why they won't succeed.
You can kiss cloud gazing goodbye鈥攖hese days in-flight WiFi is your ticket to an entertaining, productive flight. But plans, prices, and speeds vary, so use these pro tips to help you make the most out of your connection.
Marriott鈥檚 new relationship with GoPro is good for its guests, but it also means that your favorite action cam is no longer just for outdoor adventurers.
When 27-year-old Johan Lolos set out from Belgium in 2013 with his camera and no return ticket, he admittedly didn't anticipate becoming one of New Zealand's most popular Instagrammers. It was only a year ago, in February of 2014, that Lolos started taking his Instagram account鈥擛lebackpacker鈥攕eriously while traveling through Australia. He started getting noticed, even reposted by larger accounts like @australia and @natgeotravel, and began trading his Instagram skills with outfitters and local tourism boards for accommodations or tickets for his next trip. Lolos's current gig is as New Zealand's Lake Wanaka tourism photographer, where he is staying free for three months, sharing daily adventures with his 75,000 followers.聽
Most of the time it's as simple as asking, but there are a few other tricks to keep in your bag.
Test your inner compass in these six labyrinthine gardens!
Getting on a plane currently takes forever. But a new invention might put an end to bottlenecks in the aisles and fights for overhead space forever.
Pricing snafus can be a wonderful thing for travelers, but they also reveal that airlines aren鈥檛 as vigilant over their databases as they should be.
Ever wonder what it鈥檚 like to be a droplet of water cascading off of a cliff? If you try waterfall jumping, you might just find out.
If you know what to ask for, and when to make your request, the answer may surprise you.
After a day in the snow, melt into one of these six natural hot springs.
Regional airports put you closer to the action and feature great perks. Their biggest downside? Cost. So stop booking with money. And start saving.
A father-son Nashville duo makes this lust-worthy, bombproof bag designed to stop bullets and turn heads.
There鈥檚 nothing worse than a bumpy flight, but really, there鈥檚 nothing to be afraid of.
The classic in-flight catalog that sold everything from life-sized gorilla statues to stationary bike-desks has filed for bankruptcy. Here, we mourn.
Book now before everyone else gets wise.
What you need to know about the change in the frequent flier program.
Ski operations in the Last Frontier are making an exodus from the once thriving scene in Valdez. And that means better powder for you.
Solar powered airplanes? Screens on your tray table? In-flight bowling alleys? The future of flying looks pretty wild. Here are a few ideas that may, or may not, take off.
Bags for light, medium, and heavy packers
I'm sick and shouldn't take my flight. How can I avoid paying expensive rebooking fees?
Having an adventure is easier than you think; just follow these instructions. CLIF Bar Athletes Matt Hunter and Andrew Shando unplug and ride into the backcountry near Revelstoke, British Columbia.聽聽 聽 聽…
Stuck in an airport during the wee hours? Author Bruce Northam, who鈥檚 been traveling the globe for the last three decades, explains what to do when a terminal becomes your one-night stand.
Think feeling crappy on a plane is inevitable? Think again. What you eat pre-flight could mean the difference between winning your away race and spending the trip in bed nursing NyQuil.
Should I ditch AAA and rely on new roadside assistance apps instead?
Professional photographer Tabitha Soren shares her secrets for shooting arresting photos.
With airlines packing more people than ever into their planes, how can I make the most of my limited space?
Airlines have made frequent-flier miles more valuable than ever. But they鈥檙e becoming increasingly harder to earn. This is how you hack the system.
I've been the traveler stuck at the gate for 10 hours. What can I do to make sure I don't get screwed over by modern air travel?
Sometimes, technology can actually help you get off the grid.
Navigating a resort town as a tourist can be stressful. This eight-part guide鈥攚hich covers everything from booking the mountain's best instructor to renting the right gear鈥攚ill help.
I'd love to haul my kids up the railings to Half Dome, but don't want to risk accidents鈥攐r turning them off of hiking forever. How can we have fun while staying safe in the national park?
Think you're ready for the world's longest stand-up paddleboard race? We'll be the judge.
Summer days are getting shorter, but you can still end the season with a feel-good bang.
The short answer? No. Or at least not always.
Now is the best time of year to plan your trek.
The days of the Homestead Act are over. But if you鈥檙e willing to be flexible, there are still ways to get cheap鈥攅ven free鈥攍and.
Procrastinators are about to get the last laugh. Turns out you can save 10 to 40 percent if you book a hotel at the last minute through an app.
I'm nervous about rising ticket prices and added fees. Can I still travel regularly without breaking the bank?
A visual breakdown of what makes for blissful travel鈥攂acked by science.
You don't need an ocean to stand-up paddleboard
I want to explore the best of what nature has to offer. Where can I find some up-and-coming ecotourism sites?
A photo is only worth 1,000 words if you know how to capture the right one. These six programs can help.
Most CrossFit affiliates across the country welcome out-of-towners who want to take part in the workout of the day鈥攐r WOD鈥攎aking any vacation into a possible CrossFit vacation. But if you鈥檙e looking for a trip that specifically caters to people who like to spend their free time doing burpees, snatches, ring…
These credit cards were made for those of us with a serious case of wanderlust. With the right piece of plastic, those everyday charges could land you major air travel bonuses.
If we鈥檙e actually concerned about climate change and our contribution to it, should we really be flying all over the world to visit places for fun? The simple answer is no. The International Council on Clean Transportation,聽a nonprofit that helps transportation industries around the world become more…
Five wild mountain ranges. Hundreds of miles of trails. Zero crowds. That’s what awaits visitors at the country’s newest Naitonal Monument in New Mexico. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks聽consists of four separate patches of the Chihuahuan Desert surrounding Las Cruces in southern New Mexico. Encompassing a half-million acres…
The聽Pennine Way, England鈥檚 first national trail, turns 50 this year. Even if it鈥檚 literally over the hill, the 268-mile route of rolling terrain is as popular as ever, especially this weekend. July 12 marks the annual National Trails geocache release, during which new coins…
Traveling light and fast up and down mountains鈥攖hat’s the concept behind skyrunning, a sport that now boasts 200 races and 30,000 participants annually. In fact, the聽2014 Skyrunning World Championships聽took place over the weekend聽in Chamonix, France. The event continued the valley’s reputation as a trail running mecca where…
On the Mount Rushmore of flight travel FAQs, this one sits between, 鈥淗ow do I get a free upgrade?鈥 and 鈥淲here the blank is my luggage?鈥 Although far from an exact science, picking the right time to book is now less of a guessing game thanks to new metrics and…