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In the small towns along the coast of Guerrero, Mexico, traditional rooster fights have turned into ostentatious affairs with narcos from warring groups dropping in to wager up to 100,000 pesos on a single match. The government can't control the area, but at least the violence at these sporting events is constrained to the ring. For now.

Glamping jumps the shark. Again.

Readers voted Richmond, Virginia, the nation's most livable river town. (No joke!) To find out why, Jon Billman paddles, runs, and snorkels for crabs in the former Confederate capital. Plus: the lowdown on nine other great river towns.

I’m saving up for my dream trip to Machu Picchu. What tips would you give to a first-time visitor?

In the Napa Valley, Clif Bar CEOs Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford have built a wine-tasting room that doubles a a refuge for cyclists. To really understand the concept, I figured I had to join Erickson for a ride. I should have known better.

Of course adventurer Timmy O'Neill's musings about love include phrases like the “karmic boomerang of love” and have him talking about the color of the line between the black and the white in the yin and yang. O'Neill, who travels the world slacklining, kayaking Class V rapids, and climbing, has…

Traveling will drive you crazy, no matter where you are. But at least in Germany you get to choose how to be miserable.

Behind the scenes with sculptor and Burning Man regular Marco Cochrane. Read about the festival’s history in Brad Wiener’s story, “Hot Mess.” Find more of Ian Mackenzie’s work.

I started taking fly-fishing lessons earlier this year, and I’m already starting to get the bug—so to speak—for the sport. What are your favorite fly-fishing rivers in the Northeast?

Burning Man, the annual super-rave in Nevada, has become Independence Week for a worldwide tribe of inventors, artists, and desert freaks. Brad Wieners talks to founders and fans about how the party got started—and the death, mayhem, and power struggles that almost shut it down.

I’m planning a cross-country road trip this fall. Any suggestions for good driving music?

The Seychelles is a small archipelago in the Indian Ocean that relies heavily on tourism. It is about two-and-a-half times the size of Washington, D.C., with a population of roughly 90,000. Ninety percent of the people speak creole. They are mostly of African, French,…

I’ve always dreamed of climbing Mont Blanc, but I'm rethinking it after the recent incidents there. I’m not a mountaineer, but I’m an avid hiker who’s in great shape. How doable is it for me, and what’s the best route?

A fundraising trip in Tigray, Ethiopia, next February gives 14 runners the chance to train with some of the world’s greatest runners—and help restore sight to more than 1,000 locals

Fall is here, and the temps are dropping—time to pick a fresh new adventure in the American Southwest

We know what our readers look for in any kind of experience: adventure, grit, sweat, a worthy struggle, tested endurance, goosebump-inducing views, wide-open skies, maybe some roiling water. So why should college be any different? The correct answer is: It shouldn’t.

The key to a successful family vacation is to travel light, maximize adventure, and leave room for spontaneity. Ward off hunger by bringing wholesome and tasty snacks wherever you go. Good ‘n Natural® bars are a high-protein, fiber-rich snack that will keep your energy up whether you plan to kayak the northeast or hike the Rockies.

A Perseid. Photo: ESO/Wikimedia Commons The best nights to see the best meteor shower of the year will start this weekend, according to NASA. The agency has released a video guide (below) that says the prime viewing nights for the Perseid meteor…

I want to get in shape for the fall marathon season. What are the best adult running camps in the U.S.?

I’d like to head up north for some outdoor fun. What are the best Canadian mountain towns for active, adventurous travelers?

It's possible that you're enjoying your summer and that all of the new ski and snowboard trailers coming out aren't making you long for fresh powder, bluebird skies, and a little time in the lodge. If you are craving turns in virgin snow, cooler…

I'm headed to San Francisco to visit my buddies, and I want to do some mountain biking while I'm there. What are the must-ride trails in the Bay Area?

Luke Wright takes a ride on Bolivia's Yungas Loop

Gunther Holtorf left Germany with his wife in 1989 for an 18-month tour of Africa in an old Mercedes Benz G Wagon. Once they got on the road, the couple never stopped traveling. They ignored hotels and restaurants to save money, and visited everything from Everest Base Camp to the…

On June 5, Valery Rozov made news when it was announced he had scored a world record for the highest wingsuit jump from a mountain on record. The 47-year-old extreme athlete had jumped from a height of 21,063…

Where in Colorado can I learn to stand-up paddleboard in whitewater?

This week Google announced it had improved its Street View offering for Antarctica, which previously showed pictures of the Cape Royd's Adelie Penguin Rookery. The company added 360-degree panoramic views of…

I’m going backpacking through Europe and Southeast Asia later this summer, and I have a question for you. When you hit a big city, do you fly by the seat of your pants or do you make a plan for what you’re going to see and do?

Kuntaur Wharf. Photo: Jason Florio Not many people in the United States know much about The Gambia. It’s a sliver of a country tucked into the northwestern rump of the continent of Africa. It cuts into Senegal at the Atlantic coast…

Whitewater on Maine's Kennebec River, single-track in Vermont—these are the Northeast's best-kept adventure secrets

I travel a lot for work, mostly to major American cities, and don’t get as much opportunity to get outdoors as I’d like. What are some of the best urban parks for outdoor exercise?

Our favorite long hauls on two wheels

I plan to go backpacking on a beach this summer in the Pacific Northwest. Do you have any recommendations?

I’d like to take an outdoorsy and earth-friendly vacation in Europe. What are the top eco-lodges there?

Screenshot of The Outdoor Recreation Economy. Photo: OIA People in the United States spend $646 billion a year on outdoor activities, according to The Outdoor Industry Association's recently released report “…

San Francisco views at Angel Island State Park. Photo: John Trippe/FecalFace.com If you're all about eating locally-produced food and being active in your community, consider staking claim to some nearby dirt or sand, too. Here's a quick (and coastal-centric) list of camping options.

Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA), Athens. Photo: Courtesy of The Olympic City As London prepares to host the…

By Emily Brendler Shoff It’s easy to find an outdoor adventure in the Rockies. What’s not as simple is finding an adventure base camp for the whole family. For mountain biking, there may be no better place than Boggy Draw. This camping and biking Mecca, located in southwestern Colorado’s…

Whether you're looking forward to your first dance with death or pride yourself on being a seasoned veteran, these tips will help you enjoy a safe run with the bulls

I’ll be in Boston this summer and I’m a decent runner. What are some fun and competitive road races I should consider entering?

Wild family adventure in King Arthur country

Check out these ideas from Good 'n Natural® for how you can support local causes and help transform your environment into a cleaner, safer, and healthier place.

Why the crisis in California’s state parks could foretell turmoil for public playgrounds everywhere

I live in Minneapolis and have begun to take up rock climbing. Where do you think are the best places to go bouldering in the Midwest?

From paddling to biking to hiking, here are the top spots from Nova Scotia to the Northwest Territories

In the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada lies a huge stash of obscure singletrack. David Page learns some humility (and the value of a modern bike) on a ride with the trails' developers.

Skiing Mount Hermon. Photo: Kari Medig In April, a skier on the Lebanese side of Mount Hermon was injured by machine gun fire coming from Syrian border guards. The Israeli side of the mountain,…

The stablest country in the Middle East also makes for the most action-packed getaway

I’ve got three days to jet away to Jamaica with my wife. What should I do while I’m there?

If you’re like most people, your summer strategy probably looks like this: Dispatch the kids to day camp while you spend the sweetest season behind your desk. But research shows that while children may be quicker studies, adults benefit hugely from learning new things, too. Good news: Now you can…

I want to go zip-lining—but in the wilderness, not in some amusement park. What are my best options in the U.S.?

Forget the necktie. He doesn’t need another one. Want to let dad know you care? This year, send him on one of these adventures. Don’t have a dad—or don’t care for the one you’ve got? Send yourself.

Four riders. Two different paths. One epic journey. It's widely known that the �����ԹϺ��� sales/marketing team and most of our friends are often labeled as socially active long before we're called physically active. That's not to say we aren't active—but let's say that we maintain a strong balance…

Summer is the season to embrace the sunlight, celebrate, and make a few hundred new friends

Photo: Nick Davidson This past weekend, we sent a good chunk of our staff up to Vail to cover and compete in the Teva Mountain Games. For those of you not familiar with the event, over the past 11 years it’s evolved into a bona…

Big air, bigger views kick off this weekend in Vail. Photo: Teva Mountain Games With long days and warm nights, summer is festival season. But if you want more from your weekend than sitting on your butt on a blanket, swilling beer, and listening to live…

*If you want her to run alongside you for a really, really long time. Kentucky Fried Chicken doesn't need a lot of help in China, but this is a story that sounds perfect for the company's next commercial there. After his graduation, 22-year-old…

I’ve always wanted to go trekking in Scotland. What are the best paths that combine great natural scenery with history?

Find out how your state ranks using this interactive graphic In case you haven't noticed, May is National Bike Month, and with it comes a slew of annual bike lists. Here's a…

I want to escape to a cabin in the woods. I'm looking for someplace that's really isolated, but close to lots of recreation and a small town where I can grab a decent bite to eat. What do you recommend?

Photo: thebezz/Shutterstock. Last week, the League of American Bicyclists updated its list of the most bike-friendly communities in the United States and Walk Score, an organization that rates rental properties based on the walkability of the surrounding…

High on the trail in the Acadia backcountry. Photo: Kurdistan/Shutterstock By Michael Lanza Day Hiking Acadia National Park, MaineAges: All (depending on hike) Acadia seems designed for hiking with kids: Numerous trails deliver constant views many of the best hikes are…

Nine Sonoma professionals model the season's top looks

I just graduated from college and I'd like to do some traveling this summer. What are the world’s best towns for backpackers who like outdoor adventure—and partying?

It would be even more pretentious of me than normal to try to name the absolute best adventure travel poems ever written—but I’m willing to try. These five classics should be placed near the top of any armchair voyager's list. As for how to interpret them, you'll have to decide…

Make the most of the warmer months with these weekend itineraries

I’m about to take a month-long road trip with a couple of buddies. We’d like to turn it into a junk food tour of America. Where can we find the best hamburgers?

It's usually difficult to sit through a long slideshow of images, especially one that goes on for more than 20 minutes. That's not so with photographer Maggie Steber's images of Haiti. The veteran photographer, who has worked in 62 countries, spent the last 25 years…

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Soon, you may be able to swim in the same waters where local Japanese hunters slaughter whales and dolphins. That probably won't be the slogan for the town of Taiji, in Wakayama prefecture. But the city featured in the documentary The Cove has…

I want to take my girlfriend for an outdoorsy, romantic weekend in a state or national park in the Northwest. What are your suggestions?

Your favorite trails—for biking, hiking, and running—all turn to puddles and mud around the same time every year. The rain is coming down and, in some places, the winter thaw is just releasing its grip. Turn to these 10 spots, where excess water is never a problem, to get away.

With the 2012 climbing season underway, we look back at some of the most incredible moments to take place on the world's tallest mountain over the last 150 years

What are the best stretches of road for taking a spring bike ride in the Midwest?

My buddies and I want to take a car-camping spring road trip through the Southwest, beginning and ending in Las Vegas. What do you recommend?

Professional snowboarder and Olympic athlete Seth Wescott shares his top five adventures for the off-season.

All aboard who's going aboard.  Photo courtesy Linx Co-op In our May issue we rounded up 12 amazing off-the-beaten path National Park adventures. Trekking into Yellowstone National Park (oh, you've heard of it?) didn't make the cut. But that doesn't mean you should avoid the 3,472 square…

The top of the world is getting more crowded—last spring, 94 teams visited base camp, and 535 climbers reached the summit. Rescue operations are getting more sophisticated, too, with high-altitude helicopters and, starting this year, a team of Sherpa rangers. Here's a look at where things go wrong and the support systems in place when they do.

Each spring, the modest mountains that line Iceland’s Troll Peninsula host creamy corn snow, sunlight that lasts until 10 P.M., and steep, rarely skied chutes that take you right to the ocean’s edge

The author packed up his house and family and moved to northeastern Brazil for a year. Fantasy or struggle? It’s complicated.