Summit fever has swept through the bunks of Altavista Refuge, a modest stone hut perched at 10,700 feet on the volcanic flanks of Mount Teide. Rustling bodies wake me at… Read More
Climb Spain’s Highest Peak and Other Adventures on Tenerife
The 10 Craziest Food Challenges in Kentucky
Have you ever been really, really hungry? Like, hungry enough to eat a 12-pound pizza? Or maybe you like a good food challenge, and you can imagine yourself racing the… Read More
The 20 Best Day Hikes in Colorado
These are the kind of articles that keep me up at night. Whittling down a list of Colorado’s best day hikes to a mere twenty is a daunting task. There… Read More
10 Must-Do Hikes in the Mountain West
From Montana’s Livingston Range to the Lechuguilla Desert of southern Arizona, the U.S. region known as the Mountain West is brimming with top-caliber hiking destinations. Narrowing down a list of… Read More
Pair Your Outdoor Adventure with a Craft Beer in Helena
Montana ranks second in the nation for breweries per capita, and the state’s capital city is home to many of them. Located in Central Montana near where the Rocky Mountains… Read More
Is Spring Here? Here’s How to Tell from Nature’s Cues and Clues
No season in North America packs a punch like winter, which means no season inspires such verging-on-religious gratitude like spring. As the equinox approaches, outdoor lovers can savor the vernal… Read More
An Inside Look at the Wales Coastal Path: The Only Footpath to Cover an Entire Country’s Coastline
Imagine hiking on a trail that hugs the coast and winds through quaint towns complete with stone houses, exploring hidden beaches, ancient tombs, and plenty of history along the way.… Read More
An Adrenaline Junkie’s Guide to New Zealand
New Zealand is a thrill seeker’s dream destination, with endless opportunities for rampant adventure. With everything from rushing waterfalls to towering mountains and snowy glaciers to rivers carving through forests,… Read More
Get More Out of Travel by Taking Public Transportation
Whether you’re boarding a coaster mini-bus to visit a local market in Jamaica, a bangka ferry to island hop in the Philippines, or a high-speed train to zip between Barcelona… Read More
Thru-Hiking With Your Significant Other: Tips on Staying Happy (and Together)
When I first suggested hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to my husband, Adam, it was, if not exactly a joke, at least an off-the-cuff idea. We were on a short… Read More