Trips

Kayak amid the reefs and sand of Virgin Islands National Park

Hike, bike, and climb in this Utah gem--much more than a skier's paradise

Tour the wildlife menagerie that is southeast Alaska on two kayak trips

Start packing now for a once-in-a-lifetime ski tour through silent, snow-draped Yosemite.

Stand on the roof of Africa this winter with our all-you-need-to-know guide.

Foliage, lazy canoe waters, and high-ride hiking make the Delaware Water Gap a prime fall destination.

Texas-sized solitude is practically guaranteed when you explore the high peaks and striking river canyons of this lightly visited wilderness.

Forget Sunset Boulevard. The City of Angels' abundant coastline and steep canyons will have you creating your own walk of fame.

Up high and down under--Tasmania's wildest hiking route.

Pioneer a brand-new trail in Louisiana's Atchafalaya swamp, where the gators are friendly. Really.

Canada's outdoor playground par excellence

Appreciate Seattle's fresh and saltwater beaches, plentiful forests, and the 27-mile urban path as much as locals after a long, wet winter.

The stampede is over--but not the fun--in this trailhead town.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula has way more than big lakes. Explore it all by foot, paddle, or pedal.

Kayak island-to-island on the Maine coast

Idaho is full of surprises--whitewater in the country's deepest canyon, endless climbing at City of Rocks, and high, wild scrambles in the Sawtooths.

Prolong summer weather by planning a vacation to the mountains and waters of heat-blessed Arizona. You'll soon understand what makes Phoenicians so proud.

See all (or any) of northern California's three faces.

Experience the nighttime sky from 20,320 feet up majestic Mt. McKinley -- but first read our guide to the trip.

Colorado climber Ricardo Peña's surprising discovery raises new questions in the infamous tale of survival

Coming soon to your city: far-out adventures that are shockingly close to home.

Hike a historic long path through Yellowstone--if you're lucky enough to find it.

Slide through Rocky Mountain National Park's mellower back door.

Beantowners are seeing the light at the end of the Big Dig tunnel, and it's a beautiful shade of green.

Hike, climb and fish the wild Adirondacks

Explore burial effigies, seven-foot petroglyphs, and images etched in lava as you discover the ultimate mix of manmade and natural beauty.

The Long Trail offers steep climbs and solitude-and a whiff of border intrigue.

Feel mile-high by hiking foothills, paddling downtown, and pedaling Mt. Falcon Park.

To hike from Mexico to Canada and back, a man needs strength and speed and luck. He needs something else, too. If only he knew what it was.

It's not just one of America's best campsites. The Blue Lakes Trail below Mt. Sneffels is gorgeous the whole way.

Three days. Two nights. Five New Yorkers who had never slept outdoors. And a leader who has some issues with map and compass. What could go wrong?

Big currents flowing down the Mississippi, recently-blazed trails, and howling coyotes make up only a few of the many attractions that draw crowds to this city's outskirts.

It's better than you've heard, and closer than you think. Here's how to see it all in 10 perfect days.

Canyoning, mountaineering, kayaking, and camping, Kiwi-style

Invent your own hike, and go where no one (well, almost no one) has gone before.

Learn everything you'll ever need to know about swamps while canoeing the Everglades.

You'll never confused Plains with plain after exploring these hard-changing hiking, biking, and climbing routes.

Jump off into the North Woods' best wilderness

The slow boat to Alaska requires duct tape, an elastic itinerary, and a hunger for in-your-face adventure.

Discover the beauty of our most southern states by paddling down Carolina rivers, camping out beside Alabama waterfalls, and climbing a 3,792-foot summit in Georgia.

Hike and climb-and then kick back-in a High Sierra sweet spot.

Hurricane-force winds and a snowfall average of 246 inches per year? Cake, compared to the challenge the mountain poses in summer.

Come enjoy this high peak's playground

Bighorn sheep and golden eagles await you at this high point.

Head through the Pearly Gates for a heavenly sunrise

Expect unexpected challenges to reach the summit

An easy high point with an unpredictable personality

The mosquitoes make it challenging, but the towering sedimentary rock makes it worth it.

You could do it in a day, but don't rush this one.

The longest and wildest approach in the bunch

Your car does all the climbing here.

Look closely for the path to this high point.

Go from the path of racecars to the path of a high point.

A high point that provides an alluring combination of scenery, storms, and access.

Come visit this Cherokee named place of fresh green.

A humble high point in a low-lying state

The mile-long walk invites contemplation like few other high point approaches.

Backpack Lake Huron's shores, kayak the St. Lawrence Islands, and camp along Lake Superior

It's all about the journey.

America's bloodiest high point

This peak lives up to its reputation.

Welcome to this delightfully weird world of extremes.

A downright goofy dome marks this highpoint.

Lose the sun-baked stereotype and bring thoughts of shady canyons and breezy passes.

Here are tons of tree-climbing resources to get you started.

Visit this scary state forest and let your imagination run wild.

The view is high on soy and corn and low on drama.

Something's happening in this spot where nothing happened.

The view is nothing to write home about, but this newly crowned high point deserves a visit.

Find this high point in the largest national forest outside of Alaska.

This old logging camp and woolly mammoth marching ground provides incredible views.

Time it just right to get to the top of this one.

Access is limited, but well worth the view.

A fitting place to ponder the true meaning of the term Hoosier.

Here's your chance to uncover secret paths in this popular park.

Traveling to this point will leave you at a loss for words.

There's not a bad napping spot anywhere.

If you loathe traffic, the commute to White Butte is pure ecstasy.

Helpful tips for scrambling Canada's Rocky Mountain parks

Need a crash course in backpacking? Join our newbie and his brooding teenager as they fend off mountain lions, overzealous retail clerks, and other beginner hazards.