Deciding what to see in a state as large and enticing as Arizona can be a little overwhelming if you’re traveling on a budget. There are so many amazing adventures […]
I spent 7 days riding my bike 468 miles across Iowa with a pack of 18,000: here’s how I did it
I pedaled my way across Iowa this summer but didn’t spend all my time on a bicycle seat. At one point I found myself wedged behind seven bikes in the […]
Top 6 road trips in Massachusetts
From forested mountains to windswept shores, historic cities to picture-perfect small towns, Massachusetts packs a lot of beauty and interesting sites into a relatively small area. If you’re lucky with […]
Safari animals: the story of rhinos and the best places to see them in 2022
Under threat of extinction and a testament to the resilience of wild creatures in wild places, the African rhino is an enduring symbol of the beautiful strangeness of the natural […]
9 of the best hiking routes in Norway, where rare beauty awaits
In a country that prizes friluftsliv (outdoor living) above all else, the Norwegians have a headstart when it comes to hiking. This spectacularly buckled and contorted land of jewel-colored fjords, […]
Texas summer have you sweating? Cool off in Marble Falls
When God blessed Texas with heaps of sun, he must have known folks would need the occasional reprieve. Locals love to get out on the state’s lakes, springs, and rivers, […]
The 5 best places to climb in the southeastern US
The western US’s striking tableau of red rock may be the first image that comes to mind when you think of the country’s rock climbing scene, but the Southeast harbors […]
Why birding is taking flight with a new generation
Growing up, Sarah Toner often went on bird walks with her grandfather and quickly developed a passion for birding. Toner, now 22, recently graduated with a biology degree from Cornell University, […]
Desert dreaming: the best national parks in Namibia
The true magic of Namibia lies in its wide-open spaces. In this vast country, you’ll encounter lonely landscapes of ancient deserts where dunes roll to the horizon, desolate shorelines come […]
Maribor and Ptuj are gateways to the best of Eastern Slovenia
Eastern Slovenia is a land of unique charms. The long Pohorje Massif – a stretch of unspoiled, mid-range mountain rising just west of Maribor – offers breathtaking vistas, as well […]