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8 Underrated Ski Destinations Out West

As the cold weather approaches, so do winter getaways. For many of us, that means a trip out west, where 18 of the 21 most-visited ski resorts await. But while Vail, Aspen and Jackson Hole get most of the attention, there are plenty of under-the-radar spots with all the powder you can shred. So for…

A 15,000-Mile Hiking Trail Just Opened in Canada

Botany Bay in British Columbia. Tom Collins/Flickr. It’s been 25 years in the making, but Canada’s massive cross-country hiking trail, dubbed the Great Trail, has finally opened. Spanning nearly 15,000 miles, the trail isn’t actually one path, but 400 different trails maintained by different communities across the country. And, in fact, it’s not even just…

The 4 Best Hiking Backpacks

David Fulmer/Flickr Whether you’re a weekend trail warrior or are hitting the Appalachian Trail for a through hike, there’s no shortage of different hiking backpacks out there. The options can be overwhelming! We’ve rounded up a short list of our favorites, based on value, capacity, durability, and weight. Ready to hit the trail? Here’s a…

The Best Kid-Friendly Beaches in Hawaii

Beach at the Montage Kapalua Bay/Oyster Even adults have to be extra cautious at Hawaii’s beaches, with the ocean’s notoriously nasty rip currents and undertow. Conditions can be wildly different at the same swimming spot depending on the time of year — from calm as a lake to swells with 20-foot waves. So where to…

The 13 Best New York State Parks and Protected Areas

New York State is fortunate to have diverse picturesque landscapes — many of which are within protected areas like state parks. From the tip of Long Island to the northern Adirondacks to Western New York, millions of acres of forests, lakes, rivers, and wetlands have been granted protective status. Each and everyone one of New…


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A Guide to Vieques and Culebra: Puerto Rico’s Most Popular Islands

W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island/Oyster Puerto Rico is one of the most dynamic islands in the Caribbean. The culture fuses Spanish, African, and indigenous Taino influences, while its beautiful beaches are always ready for their close-up. Nightlife is wild, dining is excellent, and the gorgeous landscapes range from arid plains to lush jungles.…

Video: Would You Ride the World’s Longest Overwater Zip Line?

If you’re a medium-range thrill seeker — and by that we mean you’re not quite ready to go skydiving or bungee jumping, but you’re game for a good adrenaline boost — you might want to book a trip to Labadee, Haiti. The popular cruising destination is home to the world’s longest overwater zip line that…

The World’s Best Destinations for Sailing

Whether for recreation or for sport, sailing is one of the great joys of traveling. If these two activities also happen to fall at the top of your favorite hobbies, it makes perfect sense to combine them. After all, there are important (and enticing) elements that sailing and traveling share, such as movement, exploration, gorgeous…

6 Awesome Surf Spots in Australia

Surfers Paradise on Australia’s famous Gold Coast is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the continent. The “Paradise” part of the beach town’s name is pretty on the mark (there are almost two miles of golden sand and loads of places to eat, drink, and shop against the glittering Pacific Ocean), but “Surfers…

7 Must-Visit California State Parks

Yosemite and Joshua Tree get all of the love, but the Golden State is home to a number of secluded state parks with landscapes and activities to suit everyone’s interests. In fact, the state’s 280 park units are inarguably the most diverse in the entire country, covering nearly 350 miles of coastline, nearly 1,000 miles…


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