Most overseas visitors to Europe tend to follow a fairly predictable itinerary. After a day or two dithering in Rome or Venice, shopping in Paris, partaking of the local “delicacies” in Amsterdam, beer-tasting in Bavaria, and maybe a stopover in London or Prague, they head home thinking they’ve ticked the box as well as it
Gearing up for a hike but not sure if you’re capable of the challenge ahead? In order to handle practically any hike, even a short one with just a few ascents and descents, your body has to be able to handle the climbs, the miles and the weight you carry on your back. Hiking, even
Don’t be fooled by the fact that Austin is a metropolitan area – there are miles upon miles of hiking trails here, leading you to green spaces, the woods, the river and more. Whether you’re looking for some peaceful time in nature, a killer workout or something to do with the whole family, consider these
It’s the fifth most populous city in the US and located in the sweltering, sand-strewn bowl of the Sonoran Desert’s Salt River Valley, but Arizona’s capital city, Phoenix, boasts a wealth of scenic, challenging, and generally outstanding hiking trails that belie the area’s exploding urban development and vast metropolitan sprawl. Whether you’re a visitor in
Hiking may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of California – sun-drenched vineyards, surfing, and the Hollywood sign are at the forefront of my mind – but hiking is actually a huge pastime here. San Diego has all sort of geography to suit hikers of any level, and you
Alabama is filled to the brim with gorgeous natural sites, stunning beauty and a large number of indigenous animals. You can find breathtaking mountain views and peaceful, cascading waterfalls, and along the Gulf Coast, there’s the sea beach for sunbathing or swimming. Great hiking spots, with trails of varying lengths, can be found all throughout
Hiking is one of the last true outdoor experiences we have without the burden of technology distracting us. Sure, hiking can be beneficial with such items and even made better, not to mention safer, but some people just want that true connection with nature and the grizzly outdoors, a feat hard to accomplish in our
Some nations have all the luck. Not only is Norway world famous for its impeccable health system, inordinately happy and attractive populace, and the most badass forebears in history in the shape of the Vikings, it’s also home to some of the most outrageously beautiful mountain scenery in Europe, if not the world. Making “The
These days, Iceland ranks as one of the most popular hiking destinations in the world. Despite its popularity, however, for many would-be visitors it remains a bit of an unknown quantity, particularly as regards what to expect there in terms of both trail and meteorological conditions. While this uncertainty may, for some, be a large
Kids and outdoor adventures go together like peanut butter and jelly, but sometimes parents need to lend a helping hand in keeping their youngsters entertained during a camping trip. Keep the “I’m bored” complaints at bay and help your kids get the best experience they can with these entertaining and even educational activities. Our Top