Hiking

Take a silverback safari in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Some travelers overlook Aguas Calientes, but this is why you'll want to visit.

The "Gringo Trail" refers to the well-trodden backpacker route within South America, named for the many Caucasian (gringo) travelers it attracts.  In 2015, I spent three months on the trail, documenting my travels with...

The icy waters near Churchill, Manitoba are home to beluga whales and polar bears.

An arduous climb leads to the loftiest summit in the Americas.

Hiking to the pyramid Tepozteco in Mexico isn't easy, but it certainly has its rewards.

The Fisherman’s Trail weaves together ancient fishing villages in Portugal

The United States National Parks system is celebrating its 100th birthday in a state of disrepair, starved for funding and considering a potential sellout of the country’s finest natural features to corporate sponsorship. The...

Rocky Mountain National Park is great for hiking, and it offers access to pristine landscapes of the high alpine, even without long hikes.

The Moab Trail Marathon runs every November in the San Raphael desert of southern Utah, Here's what it's like to run the race.

Much of Tanzania’s coastline forest has been damaged by man, but pristine forest filled with wildlife can still be found at Ras Kutani.

There is no perfect place on Earth, they say. But “they” haven’t visited South Africa, the Rainbow Nation. Here's what I love about traveling in South Africa.

Many of our outdoor activities take us far from civilization, far from the hustle and bustle – and far from the light of the city. When you find yourself there, look upward into the...

Follow this unusual geocaching adventure through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the American Southwest

Boulder, Colorado rests at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and is continuously ranked as one of the best cities in the U.S. for outdoor activities and health. Boulder has many trails to hike...