Explore our collection of 263 outdoor activities articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
The first time I hiked the Lands End Trail, I was struck by that quintessential San Francisco moment—standing on a windswept cliff with the Golden Gate Bridge framed perfectly in...
When most families dream of summer adventures, Wyoming's rugged landscapes might not be the first destination that comes to mind. But after spending a week in Casper with my two...
The first time I laid eyes on the endless white sand dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses, I felt like I'd stumbled onto another planet. Having called Brazil home for several years...
There's something utterly magical about watching the sun rise from a wicker basket suspended thousands of feet above the earth. The desert landscape of New Mexico unfolds beneath you like...
When most people think Idaho, potatoes immediately spring to mind—much like how children instantly associate doctors with shots! But just as I've spent decades showing my young patients there's more...
Standing atop Maungawhau/Mount Eden, I felt a peculiar scientific thrill—beneath my hiking boots lay the remnants of explosive geological forces that shaped Auckland's distinctive landscape. As both a research scientist...
There's something profoundly moving about following in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims, especially when those footsteps lead through the dramatic landscapes between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. After 25 years...
When most folks hear 'Mitchell, South Dakota,' they immediately think of the world-famous Corn Palace. But as someone who builds structures for a living and jumps out of perfectly good...
Growing up with a Cuban dad who could spot a good fishing hole from a mile away, I developed an eagle eye for waterfront gems. When most people think Jacksonville,...
The first time I gazed upon a Norwegian fjord, I was reminded of those quiet moments during night shifts in Calgary, where the vastness of the night sky would momentarily...
As someone who's built a career advocating for diverse perspectives, I've learned that sometimes the most illuminating comparisons come from studying contrasts. This summer, an unexpected work opportunity allowed me...
As someone who spends most workdays presiding over environmental cases in Richmond's courtrooms, I've developed a profound appreciation for accessible urban green spaces. St. Peters, Missouri might not appear on...
The moment our small aircraft banked toward Antsiranana's runway, I knew this corner of Madagascar would be unlike anywhere I'd explored before. Below me stretched a tapestry of emerald forests,...
Every spring, Nebraska's Platte River Valley transforms into one of nature's most spectacular probabilistic events—a migration phenomenon that defies ordinary statistical distribution. As an actuary who's analyzed risk patterns across...
When I first stepped off the cruise ship in Charlotte Amalie with Rahul and our three little ones in tow, I wasn't sure how we'd manage a memorable outdoor adventure...
The first light of dawn spills over Cadillac Mountain as I stand at its summit, feeling the ancient pulse of Wabanaki territory beneath my feet. There's something about Bar Harbor...
The first time I stepped onto Hilton Head Island with my daughter Zoe, I knew we'd found something special. This South Carolina gem strikes that perfect balance of natural beauty...
There's something utterly magical about hiking along the edge of a continent, where land meets the vast expanse of ocean. Wellington—New Zealand's compact, culture-rich capital—offers precisely this magic in abundance....
Standing at the edge of Algar do Carvão, peering down into a volcanic chimney that plunges 90 meters into the earth's crust, I had one of those perfect teaching moments—except...
Barcelona has always held a special place in my heart. Not just because it shares the same Spanish soil as my hometown Valencia, but because it's one of those rare...
