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Geotimes
May 2007
Lisa Rossbacher |
The Beginning of the Trek The starting -- or ending -- point for the Appalachian Trail is at Springer Mountain in Georgia. Just getting to the starting point is an expedition, with a nearly 13-kilometer-long hike along an approach trail, described by signs as "strenuous."   |
Outside
April 2003 |
Keep Walking Movements to extend the Appalachian Trail along the full length of its namesake mountain system are gaining momentum on both ends of the venerable footpath. |
Inc.
December 1, 2002
John Grossmann |
Find Trail. Hike. Repeat Some leisure pursuits take your mind off business. This one makes Eric Kampmann think about his business better. |
Geotimes
July 2004
Jay Chapman |
Virginia's Highlands The Grayson Highlands offers an opportunity to break the uniformity of the Appalachians and learn about the geologic history of eastern North America. |
Adventure
April 2006
Christian DeBenedetti |
What It Takes: Matthew Hazley's Triple Crown How to hike 7,525 miles (12,110 kilometers) in only 239 days (and 13 pairs of shoes). |
Outside
May 2010 |
The Best State Parks Follow our guide to America's wild and relatively untrampled state parks, national lakeshores, and recreation areas. |
High on Adventure
August 1, 2009
Lee Juillerat |
Hiking at Zion National Park We spent nearly five very fun, cool hours waddling up and down the canyon's watery folds. How far did we walk? Hard to tell. |
AskMen.com
Jasper Anson |
Top 10: National Parks With such a giant landscape to work with, the United States holds a multitude of national parks for local and international tourists to sample any time of the year. |
Outside
September 2007
Nyberg et al. |
City Slicker Escape from New York (and nine other big cities) with these 40 fast adventures |
Outside
April 2006 |
Adrenaline Nation Secret instructions on how to plot an escape from your hardwired grind to wide-open adventure in North America. |
Outside
June 2004
Annette McGivney |
National Park Secret Trips Locals' no-tell favorites, from Acadia to Yellowstone to wildest Alaska--along with a roundup of dream towns nearby, the places to eat, drink, and dance after a day or three in backcountry heaven. |
Outside
November 2009
Mark Levine |
Mountain Biking Scotland World-class singletrack ranges across the stark beauty of the Highlands, transecting the ancient kingdom and drawing fat-tire aficionados from far and wide. |
Outside
September 2002 |
Fast Getaways You'll find endless rewards in just 48 hours of freedom. We've got 50 close-to-home adventures right here. |
Geotimes
September 2005
Kathryn Hansen |
Around Mount Rainier The stratovolcano has not erupted since a few small events were recorded in the early 1800s. But numerous lahars -- mudflows triggered by various events -- continue to reshape the landscape, and the effects are visible throughout the park today. |
Real Travel Adventures
May 2006
Karyn Dawn White |
A Rush in the Canadian Wilds After three weeks of amazing adventures in the USA, only a week left to explore Canada was not simple feat. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007
Tony Huegel |
The Michigan Motorcycle Trip: Freedom of the Road 2007 Road warriors who think four wheels are two too many head to the dirt trails of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. |
Outside
June 2010 |
Weekend Escapes for $500 or Less A list of weekend escapes, from one side of the country to the other, that won't break any budgets. |
Outside
July 2006
Lewon & Lisagor |
Summer Escapes A varied menu of weekend adventures, whether you're looking for epic bragging rights, a quiet escape for two, an easy-to-reach nexus for a group gathering, or a wild road trip. |
Outside
August 2007 |
Three-Day Adventures Got three free days? Looking for something to do with them? Look no further. Five perfect three-day hiking and biking adventures await. |
Adventure
Robert Earle Howells |
Southern California: SoCal Unscripted Head four hours in any direction and it's a wild new world. |
Adventure
August 2005
Jesse Harlan Alderman |
Transcontinental Trekker An interview with mega-hiker Andrew Skurka during his sea-to-sea hike uncovers what's in his pack, his favorite trail eats, and why he carried a bottle of ocean water clear across the country. |
Real Travel Adventures
May 2005
Neely & Neely |
Camping & RVing at Mt. Rainier National Park Whenever you go, you'll fall in love with this incredible place of wonder. |
Adventure
May 2005
Peter Potterfield |
Sweden's Kungsleden Helpful planning information and special features of this Arctic "King of Trails." Hikes of one week to a month or more combine rugged terrain and civil comforts. |
Outside
October 2001
Steven Rinella |
Phantoms of the Flats Casting for bonefish in the mangrove-choked lagoons of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula |
Outside
July 2007
Katie Arnold |
Launching Pads Five perfect adventure lodges for your next escape. |
Geotimes
June 2005
Callan Bentley |
Geology's Maine event Travelers to Maine will find much of interest to a geologist |
Real Travel Adventures
March 2006
Linda Ballou |
The Good of Going to the Mountains The White Mountains of New Hampshire have over 600 miles of well-marked paths that seduce the hiker into shady glens through lacy fern forests and to alpine climbs pocked with turquoise glacier cirques. |
Outside
July 2003 |
Land o' the Free Our ten favorite stretches of American blacktop come with all the essential summer pleasures. So pick your pavement and go. |
Outside
August 2004 |
America's Top Dream Towns Seeking an underpopulated--and undiscovered--slice of paradise? Drop in to any of our 20 adventure towns, from burly Haines, Alaska, to serene Cedar Key, Florida, where you'll find cush, affordable base camps for spontaneous long weekends or a lifetime of wild fun. |
Adventure
October 2004
Cliff Ransom |
Northeast of Nowhere Adventures in Oregon and Washington include kayaking and hiking. |
Outside
April 2009 |
Expedition Planning 101 Several hiking and camping expeditions are detailed from coast to coast, including Alaska. |
Outside
August 2009 |
Best Towns 2009 We started with the 100 most populated cities in America, using public data to rank them on factors like cost of living, unemployment. Here's our top ten choices for the best small towns in America. |
High on Adventure
June 2001 |
Pennsylvania's Outdoors Provide Extreme Experiences Those who are familiar with Pennsylvania know the beauty of its outdoors. Some take to the woods to view nature's glory from a distance, but many take to Pennsylvania's outdoors to compete and conquer... |
High on Adventure
August 2008
Lee Juillerat |
Pedaling the Panhandle Truth is, a strong bicyclist could pedal the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes Trail in a day. But why? Think of all there is to be missed. |
| AskMen.com |
Running The Hill: The Famous Workout Of San Francisco 49ers Icons Jerry Rice And Roger Craig To understand how Roger Craig and Jerry Rice could excel, grab a pair of running shoes and head for the Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve in Redwood City, California, says Dan Brown in his new book on the 49ers. |
Outside
March 2004 |
Outside's Travel Awards: Ten Best Trips of the Year Trips that inspire, excite, recharge, and revolutionize your sense of possibility: Kenya: Climbing Mount Kenya... Tanzania: Mountain-Biking the Savanna... Antarctica: Following in Shackleton's Footsteps... Maine: Allagash Waterway Canoe Trip... etc. |
Outside
May 2008
Andy Isaacson |
Walk Hard Leave San Francisco behind on a three-day, 30-mile trek that starts just beyond the Golden Gate Bridge |
Adventure
April 2004 |
Backpacking Ansel Adams's Sierra Nevada The plan: tackle California's Rae Lakes loop. The payoff: Adams's stunning black-and-white pools and peaks in astonishingly "living" color. |
Geotimes
November 2005
Megan Sever |
A Desert Oasis Now is the time to book a flight into Las Vegas, spend the night in a casino and scratch your gambling itch if you must, and then head out on a few day trips for some natural relief from all the glitz and glamour of the strip. |
High on Adventure
February 2009
Vicki Andersen |
Snowmobiling West Yellowstone, Montana This snowmobile-friendly town accesses the nation's most extensive trail network. |
Adventure
May 2006
Andrea Minarcek |
Pennsylvania: The Wild, Wild East Four days in pristine Pennsylvania deliver raucous white water, a hang-gliding haunt, and state-protected starry skies. |
Health
August 25, 2009
Jenny Hadfield |
Trail Running Can Up Your Calorie Burn by 10 Percent Did you spend the summer on the treadmill, escaping the heat? It's time to get outside and off-road. |
Outside
May 2007
James Campbell |
Chasing Ghosts In an attempt to recreate one of the cruelest marches in WW II, a journey through the nearly impassable jungle in Papua New Guinea leads to a deadly trail, ravenous leeches, and a rare look into one of the last remote places on earth. |
Adventure
August 2004
Tony Huegel |
Backroad America Don't have a month or an obsessive personality? Try one of these mellow dirt-road quests. |
Real Travel Adventures
December 2006
Julie Thompson |
Time Out to Preserve Alaska's Wilderness When New Zealander Michael Slade decided that it was time to take a break from city life, the Global Volunteer Network's Alaska program gave him the perfect opportunity. |
Outside
September 2008
Mike Kessler |
Breaking with Convention The Democratic National Convention horde has left and Denver is its old, relaxed self again. Use it as your launchpad for a weekend in Grand County. |
Real Travel Adventures
October 2007
Bonnie & Bill Neely |
Guide Service In Zion Mountain Using a guide service allows hikers to learn about spots and vistas that may not be so well know. |
AskMen.com
March 28, 2002
Harry Marks |
Top 10: State Parks In America If you live in the US or plan to visit, a trip to a state park is a must. The breathtaking natural beauty on display rivals any artificial monument or government building. Let the perfection of Mother Nature serve as a catharsis from the daily grind... |
Adventure
September 2006
Alex Crevar |
Via Alpina Trail Dispatches: The Alps Connection Hiking the Via Alpina in Slovenia |
Outside
March 2007 |
Best Trips 2007 Whether you want to raft an unknown Himalayan river or link a few Colorado peaks in your own backyard, here are 30 adventures to stoke your wanderlust. |
