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Costa rica is basically one giant, overrun eco-resort, right? Not here.

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Join Ryan Koupal on a four-day adventure

Experience the aurora borealis at Chena Hot Springs Resort

Words of wisdom from Heart publishing executive Michael Clinton, a new backpack developed by Kelly Slater, and a look at the new 50-room Basecamp Hotel in South Lake Tahoe

There is no explicit definition of ocean or marine wilderness anywhere in the world, but there are about a dozen generally-agreed-upon places in the United States where you can—and should—see it

Budget cuts could cause long-term damage

Most people, you know, put on a pair of shoes in order to start running. Chris Hawson, though, needed to take his off.

Winter is great, except when you’re holed up with no sun all day. Take your weekends back with one of these fresh, easy adventures.

I travel to China twice a year for work, but never escape the sprawling cities. I’d like to extend my stay next time, and go hiking, or snorkeling, or mountain climbing—something outdoorsy. Where should I go?

I want to climb one of the Seven Summits and have narrowed the list to Aconcagua or Kilimanjaro. I’m in excellent shape and an experienced hiker, but not a mountaineer. Which one would you recommend?

In 1900, Chicagoans remade their city’s namesake river. Then they let it go to hell.

Whenever I buy plane tickets, I also try to buy carbon offsets. I see it as my way of canceling out my environmental impact. Am I making a difference? Are they worth the money?

When the Reverend Sun Myung Moon died in September, at age 92, obituaries described a man who'd inspired zealous devotion and condemnation—a summation that Moon never shied away from. "I am a controversial person," he wrote in his 2009 autobiography, As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen. "The mere mention of my name causes trouble in the world." Here's a loo

A decade before his death, Sun Myung Moon—multimillionaire founder of the controversial Unification Church—sent a band of followers deep into the wilds of Paraguay, with orders to build the ultimate utopian community and eco-resort. So how’s that working out? Monte Reel machetes his way toward heaven on Earth.

Jason Diamond talks with Michael Kiser, the founder of a site that, well, hunts for good beer

A celebrated backpack maker gets into the travel game

I need to get away.

Avalo York once ruled the Central Park bike loop. He's still there, almost every weekday, but he's been done with racing for a long time.

I’m in my early 20s, and am a lifelong skier here in the East. How do I become a ski patroller?

Katie Heaney goes looking for the dead in Minnesota's (possibly haunted) St. James Hotel

To fulfill a longtime dream and honor the memory of a fallen hero, a Turkish-American software engineer decides to circle the earth by bike and rowboat, powered solely by his own muscle, lungs, and heart. A little obsessive? Maybe, but look closely at the journey of Erden Eruc and you’ll see something else: one of the most incredible adventure stories of our ti

Yes I know plane travel is extremely safe, but still, I’m not a fan of flying. Lately I’ve been reading about the Dreamliner 787 and its problems. The whole situation makes me nervous. When it’s back up and running, will you be willing to fly on the Dreamliner without fear?

I'm a pretty sustainably minded person and for my next vacation, I want to go to a low-impact resort that's not too insanely far from home. What are the best eco-lodges in North America?

Ryan O'Hanlon is down in Honduras to cover the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's opening World Cup qualifying match

Eric Nusbaum went to a bullfight in Mexico City, and, among other things, he realized Ernest Hemingway was totally wrong

Ryan O'Hanlon is down in Honduras to cover the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's opening World Cup qualifying match

I’ve always wanted to watch the Northern Lights over the night sky. Where’s the best place to go see them?

Ryan O'Hanlon is down in Honduras to cover the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's opening World Cup qualifying match

Last year, Patrick Halloran finished last in the Empire State Building Run-Up. This year, he's coming back, and he's going to kick your ass.

I want some sun, sand, and drinks with umbrellas in them this winter. What are the most overrated and underrated Caribbean destinations?

Four options for the wildlife-conscious traveler

How to get there, when to go, and where to stay

Whether it’s steep shots, luxe adventure, or family fun you’re after, cat skiing is one of the best ways to carve untracked lines

Want to know what domestic bliss looks like? A rundown cabin with no electricity on the edge of rain-soaked Alaskan wilderness.

From Gnarly Bay Productions, Inc., a story of love and five weeks in Chile and Patagonia.

I always struggle with how much to tip people in other countries. I’m headed on a big trekking trip to Nepal in a couple of months. What is your tipping advice for overseas travelers?

No one said your New Year’s resolutions had to feel like punishment. Jump-start 2013 with one of these seven spirit-recharging escapes.

Check out at least one of these four

Georgia is earning its reputation as the powder playground of the Caucasus

I go to Puerto Rico occasionally, can’t help but notice the huge stray dog problem. Many of the dogs are so friendly and pretty darn cute. How can I adopt one from there and bring it home?

Everyone had one, and now no one does. Jason Diamond isn't alone in fondly remembering the heyday of the Volvo station wagon.

On a trip to the mountains of southeastern Europe, seven friends find untracked slopes, thriving post-Communist wildlife, and a nation of skiers that don't quite understand why they're there. After a tragedy at home, David Page looks back and wonders how he ever took it for granted.

Bill Ulfelder, the New York director of The Nature Conservancy, sees 14,000 acres of rooftops in his city that could be used for everything from generating electricity to restoring nature

Midwest ski resorts get a bad rap for too much camo and not enough snow. These four prove the stereotypes wrong.

Taking the bus to Mother Nature.

I’m headed to the Swiss Alps for a ski vacation in a month. There’s one question that’s been nagging at me. What do I do if I lose my passport overseas?

Richard Roberts is a London piano tuner who abandoned his apartment and is living a life outdoors so that he can pay off his student debt. He bikes around town and sleeps in a bivy bag on a four-season mat—in a different location…

Meet the man who runs 30 miles a day and eats nothing but fruit

I’m going to Hawaii for work, and need travel bags that are business-appropriate but rugged enough to let me explore the island by foot when I get there. Any suggestions?

What are the best strategies for finding decent airfare?

Once a layover for hippies on the overland trail to India, Afghanistan is now so dangerous even its Lonely Planet author won’t go back. Can a tourism industry rise from the rubble?

No country on earth is more geographically blessed than Colombia, with its high-altitude peaks, lush jungles, pristine beaches, wildlife-rich rainforest, and strong coffee. Now that the guerrillas of the FARC are moving toward a peace accord, the land of cocaine and kidnappings may become the best unexplored adventure haven in South America.

I just read about how two climbers died on Aconcagua from altitude sickness. I have plans to go to Everest Base Camp this year. Altitude sickness isn’t a concern there, is it?

A 90-minute hike over a rocky trail and steep climb up Mt. Kerkis, past the Cave of Pythagoras, in which the Greek philosopher is said to have hidden before going into exile, sits the 10th-century Evangelistria Monastery

Watch Arne Hardenberg from Greenland Extreme and Jens-Pavia from Greenland Outdoors kayak the stunning fjords of the world’s largest island.

Michael Wigge has made two trips around the world: For one, he relied on strangers for food and accommodation; for the other, he bartered, trading a single apple for, eventually, a home in Hawaii, which he now owns. We caught up with him before his next adventure.

Katie Heaney recounts the history of the most famous Midwestern Yeti

A proposal to link seven mountains and 17,000 acres in one European-style network in Utah’s Wasatch Range has created a lot of controversy. While Peter Metcalf, the CEO of Black Diamond Inc., thinks it’s a terrible idea (rea

A proposal to link seven mountains and 17,000 acres in one European-style network in Utah’s Wasatch Range has created a lot of controversy. While Ski Utah’s president, Nathan Rafferty, is a big proponent (read his take here), P

It seems like every week I read about some scary shark sighting or attack. I love swimming in the ocean and take a tropical beach vacation every couple of years. How much should I worry about a shark attack?

Christopher Michel tries out his new Nikon D800E in Myanmar

This may sound silly, but I plan trips to mountain towns around the brews that flow from their taps. What would you say are the East’s best craft and microbrews that come from mountain towns?

Gunther Holtorf, a 75-year-old former airline CEO who has driven more than 820,000 kilometers over the past two decades, doesn't care if you remember his travels. But you better respect Otto, his G Wagon that will be placed in a museum if it makes it through this final leg.

Noah Davis swam and biked and ran—all without ever leaving home

Camping cure-all. Photo: Katie Arnold Happy new year! The exclamation point feels a little forced this morning as I saddle up to my computer with a mix of dread and anticipation. Something tells me I’m not the only one. For 10 days, the whole country has…

Where to fix your ski jones this winter

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

Settle a bet between me and a buddy. He said there are a couple of pretty good places to ski in the South. I say there’s no such thing as good skiing in the South. Who’s right?

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

The ultimate North American winter bucket list

The ultimate North American winter bucket list.

The ultimate North American winter bucket list