In the dead of winter, the desire to get outside can be tempered by sub-zero temperatures and the lure of a cozy couch. But there’s no better cure for stoking… Read More
Curling in the Carolinas
I crouch down at one end of the ice, much like a sprinter poised for a relay. Up on my toes with one foot precariously planted on a slippery Teflon… Read More
5 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in the Tetons
What could be more romantic than spending Valentine's Day in the snow-capped Tetons, snuggling up with your honey after a day spent bonding in the great outdoors? (Spending it in… Read More
14 Clothing Essentials for a Backpacking Trip Abroad
Whether you’re trekking from teahouse to teahouse in Nepal or hiking through the Dinaric Alps on the brand new Via Dinarica, efficient packing is an art. While maximizing pack space… Read More
A Guy’s Guide to Looking Good While Traveling
More than 50 years ago, two men from England turned a passion for travel into a company that is now a global leader in the adventure travel clothing industry. Today,… Read More
The Ultimate Weekend Getaway in Durango (No Matter What Kind of Traveler You Are)
There’s only one question you need to answer to determine whether Durango should be your next weekend getaway destination, and that’s whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, period. While… Read More
Why You Should Paddle the Potomac in the Dead of Winter
Slogging across my frost-slickened lawn, kayak on my shoulder, I wave to my grocery-hauling neighbor. The look on her face is a grandmotherly mix of curiosity and concern. “Are you… Read More
How to Travel 18,000 Miles With Your Dog
For two years, I worked toward a lofty life dream: to outfit a van and drive from California to Patagonia. By last winter, plans were finally coming to fruition. I… Read More
A Captivating Look at the “Big Four” North American Deserts
Ah, the desert: the “land of little rain”, the house of haboob and flash flood, the thirsty wilderness, the barren void wandered by nomads, exiles, spiritual seekers, bandits, prospectors, and… Read More
Navigating the Many Faces of Costa Rica: Tropical Adventure at a “Pura Vida” Pace
Costa Rica is a country with many personalities. Retired snowbirds come to escape winter and find solace in the warmth of swinging hammocks, while wild beach parties catcall out to… Read More