One of Maldives best beaches [of the inhabitable ones, that is], happens to be in the South Ari Atoll. The island is named Nalaguraidhoo and it is simply stunning.
Italy was made for biking -- as long as you can handle the hills! The friendly Italian people, varied landscapes, world-famous cuisine, and villages frozen since antiquity make each day of cycling a new adventure.
The fastest way to lighten your load? Look at the 4 largest items most backpackers carry: pack, tent, sleeping bag and pad. Check out our expert tips to help you pack smarter, go farther and see more.
These are four of the best mountain biking trails in North America.
Are you looking to step outside without making a (carbon) footprint? Or perhaps you want to take a trip near your city/town to save gas money as prices increase? Regardless of your motivation, these seven excursions offer an escape from the city without the need to fill your tank. Just hop on the nearest bus or train and enjoy.
Are you a beginning paddler looking forward to exploring your local waterways for the first time? The Northeast offers a wealth of options.
To prevent erosion, sodden mountain paths are best avoided in early spring. Instead, venture to one of the pine barren forests listed below.
Potential visitors may not know that the city and its surrounding area are full of outstanding outdoor opportunities such as camping, hiking, bicycling, equestrian trails, fishing, wildlife viewing and bird-watching.
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The most spectacular long-distance mountain walk in North America is so little known that only a few hikers have made the trek in its entirety.
Experience lodge-to-lodge skiing in the Maine Woods! Travel light and have a private cabin with wood stove, hot shower or sauna, and home-cooked dinner waiting for you at day's end.
Nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont is a cluster of mountain pass roads. It is truly an epic ride, one that rivals the toughest one-day organized rides in the mountains out west. There’s great scenery out here, from open lush grazing valleys, rushing mountain streams, and vistas from several of the gap summits.
Slam the door in Old Man Winter’s face. Kick Jack Frost out cold. Laugh as the wintry wind howls. Their chilly fingers can’t get you inside your snug backcountry cabin. Warmed by a crackling wood stove, flush with enjoyment from a day’s exhilarating hike, ski, or snowshoe, you kick back and bliss out in the heart of winter’s domain.
The Berkshires are home to some of the most accesible cross country skiing in the northeast, especially for those who live in Boston, Hartford and New York City, where the drive to the trails is between two to three hours.
An awesome ribbon of trail looping through the heart of elk country, the High Country Pathway (HCP) embodies the classic definition of an International Mountain Biking Association [IMBA] Epic Ride.
