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Presenting blueprints for the best way to beat post-summer blues
Learning to ride the waves isn't easy. But pick the right spot and find a gifted enough teacher, and you'll find your flow state
Find a hardy vehicle and hit the (off-) road
And you thought trail runners got all the good views.
In burgs recognized for an abundance of adventure, these are the winning places that will set you up for everything
A river- and mountain-loving town took home the top prize (again) in our 2015 contest.
Plus, 5 tips to avoid a close encounter
A nonprofit aims to publicize never-before-seen footage of marine life in its natural, undisturbed habitat. The goal? Develop the ultimate marine observation tool.
When a craft-beer brewery starts making hand-made mountain bikes and putting them on a kickass North Carolina ranch, happiness is only a singletrack ride away.
Kai Lightner of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is making himself known in pro competitions and confidently tackling some of the toughest routes out there. It's even more impressive when you consider that he's only a high school sophomore.
An epic, 10,000-mile road trip across America to find the best place to live in the country.
One man and his canine pal cover 13,000 miles in 32 states to discover just how strong our relationship is with man's best friend.
Long stretches of open road through some of the most beautiful areas of the country, peppered with wildlife sightings, adventurous detours, and good brews鈥攊t's so much more than getting from Point A to Point B.
How a dedicated group of denim and apparel companies are ushering in a new age of American craftsmanship
Tough question. That鈥檚 like asking someone to choose between a Ferrari and Lamborghini (served on a bun). And to be fair, South Carolina should be added to the list鈥攂ecause their pork barbecue differs a bit from North Carolina鈥檚, and enjoys the same cultlike following. As for which is…
Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia have the biggest mountains among the 14 states on the Appalachian Trail. The southern portion of the Appalachian Trail. Although the promise of southern temps might draw spring break hikers to Georgia, sleet and snow are common here in March. Georgia is better hiked in…
A peeping stroll is not an acceptable last outdoor gasp before winter. Presenting the best active autumn escapes.
The options can be daunting, so we've narrowed it down to five trips you shouldn't miss.
Want to get your children hooked on the active life? In these five family-friendly towns, adventure is right outside the front door.
In short: they clean up a lot of poop
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鈥檚 best craft and microbrews that come from mountain towns?
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鈥檚 no such thing as good skiing in the South. Who鈥檚 right?
Meet the preppers, a rattled, robust survivalist movement whose members just hate being called survivalists. Emily Matchar investigates the 21st century's wildest new apocalyptic scene.
The rankest mountain roads for testing your cycling mettle
I live in the Southeast and I鈥檓 a pretty good amateur photographer. What are some of the most amazing, camera-worthy hikes in my neck of the woods?
Globe-trotters: we've got you covered. Our 2012 Travel Awards honor the best destinations on seven continents鈥攅verything from idyllic beach escapes to camping safaris in Kenya to a mountain-bike expedition in Tibet. Plus: 国产吃瓜黑料-endorsed outfitters, adventure insurance, and more.
We've got your all-access pass to summer: 21 DIY and outfitted adventures guaranteed to recharge for less than $500*. Just pick one—or five—and leave your lawnmower behind. *Transportation not included
It’s hard to beat correspondent MARK ANDERS in the Fun Dad department. Living on the coast of North Carolina, he religiously surfs and takes his sons聴Luke, 7, and Nicholas, 4聴on his 16-foot skiff to fish, hunt crabs, and play pirates on nearby islands. Here he attempts, with wife Ilene’s help,…
Masochistic surf kook bent on taming very large stand-up paddleboard seeks Graveyard of the Atlantic for island-linking expedition entirely at whim of wind and waves.
Some cities are magnets for groundbreaking industries. Here are 13 that have put themselves on the map.
Healthy. That's the word we kept coming back to. And we don't mean a fit or skinny population; we're talking about a city's cultural vibrancy, economic well-being, and overall quality of life. Presenting our picks for the 10 best cities in America, from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Plus: Our 10 favorite small towns.
A couple of friends and I want to take a spring break trip sea kayaking. Although we own play boats, we would need to rent sea kayaks. We are college students, so we need to keep the cost at about $1,200 or so for the whole week. We would prefer the East Coast, but if costs and/or weather make this difficult, we would try some West Coast flavor, too. What do you suggest? Lucas Benton, AR
Your town got you down? We鈥檝e got your escape plan. These 20 stars of America鈥檚 21st-century Renaissance are riding a wave of civic reinvention and fresh ideas.
Wanna live where the action is? The goal: Trails out the back door, a serious Saturday-morning peloton, whitewater just up the road, and neighbors eager to join in. Our source: The best adventure athletes in America, who tell us where they live and why. The result: 20 places where locals work, train, and play hard. Start packing now.
The best beaches for practicing your moves offer gentle waves and a no-pressure atmosphere. Here, over 20 of the best beginner breaks in the country to get your feet wet.
Don't just hike—follow in the footsteps of famous explorers and naturalists
Q: Do you know of any great alpine backpacking destinations in Baja? Advice from the Experts For more wisdom from the 国产吃瓜黑料 Adviser, and the chance to ask your own questions, CLICK HERE.travel questions answered 脗鈥擟ory Whitney, Bar Harbor, Maine 国产吃瓜黑料 Adviser: A: A four-day backpacking trip up Baja’s…
Combine your next visit to a national park with a bonus raid on a great state park or national forest—and get twice the escape
Our word-of-mouth report: adventure lodges that belong on your radar screen
Today's topic: We rank the Top 40 schools where you can hit the books AND the backcountry. Your assignment: Rappel off that ivory tower and take our cram course on America's most adrenaline-friendly colleges. You'll come for your B.A. (Bachelor of 国产吃瓜黑料) and want to stay for life.
The most wanted man in America survived five years in the North Carolina woods, eating salamanders, sleeping on the cold ground, and stalking deer. Or so he says. Spend a night in his secret mountain hideaway and you get the feeling there's more to this story.
1. Havasu Falls, Supai, Arizona Hike two miles to this perfect turquoise pool, with year-round 72-degree water, in Havasu Canyon. All About H2O The wet stuff is always there for us—it grows our food, puts splash and spirit in our adventure, and (by the way) keeps us alive.
Up a creek? Find the right trip—raft, sea kayak, or canoe—and the right adventure level for your family.
32 YEARS AGO this summer, my pal, the crime novelist Jim Crumley, his overeducated farmer friend from Arkansas, Harold McDuffy, and yours truly hiked six miles to Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park. For someone who had spent most of his life in the desert country of southeastern Oregon, this…
THE STARTING POINT: What follows are six elemental landscapes—forest, desert, inland waterfront, prairie, mountain, and coast—featuring 18 blissfully unsullied locales, from Alaska to Florida, Arizona to Maine. Clear into the next state: The view from North Carolina, near the town of Tyron, into South Carolina. THE COST: Our survey…