From Canada to Peru to New Zealand, our writers have been to some wild places. Put these on your wish list for next year.

Trek deep into the heart of the mountains to find an ancient city.

On a packrafting trip in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, our scout finds what lies behind the mythology of the landscape—and her own past.

On Canada's west coast, countless animals—and the occasional kayaker—thrive.

Artist Dan Bell's dreamy maps show British and American national parks as landscapes from J.R.R. Tolkien's books. We asked him to draw six of our favorites.

The Great Himalaya Trail combines hiking and mountaineering to reach some of the country's most remote regions.

Let the crowds have the South Island. We found a paddling, trekking, climbing paradise on New Zealand’s North Island, where the adventure density means you can do three life-list trips in a week.

Rise through rainforest to come face to face with a Maori god.

Score the North Island’s best scenery per mile on the Pouakai Crossing.

Paddle a wilderness waterway with a soul.

From trekking in Nepal to hiking Peru, start putting together one of these bucket-list trips right now.

Witness America's largest national park from the water on this

A packraft, a backpack, and some of the most beautiful scenery in Alaska are the ingredients for a bucket-list-level trip.

On a via ferrata, a new mom finds strength in the Dolomites' vertical terrain.

Trek Patagonia, see a grizzly, or hike the Grand Canyon in a single day: The choice is yours.

Backpacking abroad doesn't need to be intimidating. Plan, prep, and go on your next international adventure with confidence using our handy guide.

Save time and energy with a knowledgeable local pro.

Reduce the physical stress of getting there–and enjoy the ride.

Skip the beaten path and make the most of your visit to southwest Utah with these tips from a local.

Make a modern-day pilgrimage to one of these sacred sites.

With hiking, cycling, and access to the Baltic Sea, there is something for everyone in Poland.

It's hard to find an ugly spot in the national parks. But these eight hikes take it to the next level, with gorgeous scenery and wildlife. Go for a walk.

Step off the subway and into a wilderness sparkling with lacy waterfalls and craggy summits—all thanks to the Long Path, a 358-mile work in progress.

The perfect dozen: Embark on one of these 12 treks, and turn America's most iconic preserves into your own private paradise.