wildlife and nature
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is still a hot destinationFeb 5, 2020 • 5 min read
Despite Kilauea’s 2018 eruption, the park remains a fantastic place to explore the geology and history of paradise.
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wildlife and natureLessons from the Dientes de Navarino trailFeb 5, 2020 • 9 min read
Bailey Freeman shares what she learned from her experience hiking the Dientes de Navarino trail in Chilean Patagonia.
wildlife and natureHow to hike Dientes de Navarino, the southernmost trek in the worldJan 31, 2020 • 4 min read
The wilds of Patagonia are no longer a secret: test your grit on the Dientes de Navarino trek in remote southern Chile.
wildlife and natureHow to be sustainable on your hiking tripJan 27, 2020 • 5 min read
From taking the best gear to following trail rules, this guide to responsible hiking will help you reduce your impact on the environment during your trek.
national parksWhy Colombia is your next destination for adventureJan 23, 2020 • 6 min read
Hosting terrain as untamed as the country’s one-time reputation, Colombia’s emergence from the travel wilderness means vast areas await exploration.
national parksInside the fight to save Australia’s precious 'dinosaur trees'Jan 16, 2020 • 2 min read
A specialist team of remote area firefighters is helping to save the prehistoric Wollemi pine trees from the devastating Australian bushfires.
wildlife and nature51 affordable discoveries across America 2020Jan 15, 2020 • 32 min read
We tracked down the best budget destinations in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Here are our favorite affordable discoveries in America in 2020.
national parksGet Spirited Away in Japan's Setouchi regionJan 13, 2020 • 6 min read
Studio Ghibli’s animated films — such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke — have attracted a cult following for many years, despite never appearing on any…
national parksGet a taste of Appalachia with 24 hours in Charleston, West VirginiaJan 9, 2020 • 5 min read
When you only have 24 hours in the Mountain State capital, here’s how to pack in the sights and sounds while still enjoying West Virginia’s relaxed pace.
national parks8 Iceland activities for adventure seekersJan 8, 2020 • 6 min read
Glaciers, terrain-tearing fissures, volcanoes, midnight sun and northern lights – Iceland adventures offer chances to see Earth changing before your eyes.
national parksAstrotourists love these Dark Sky Communities for urban stargazingJan 7, 2020 • 7 min read
Though we have mapped and explored some of Earth's most far-flung destinations, the stars above remain out of reach. The night sky still fascinates, inviting…
sportsThis Latvian park boasts bobsleighing, beer and a secret bunkerDec 18, 2019 • 5 min read
From exploring a secret Soviet bunker, to bobsleighing and hitting the sauna, there are loads of things to do in Latvia's Gauja National Park
hikingExplore these 7 outdoor destinations like a true NorwegianDec 16, 2019 • 5 min read
Norwegians love to explore their own country, and it's not difficult to see why – they live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
wildlife and natureThe wildlife conservation efforts that are saving Amboseli's safari richesDec 16, 2019 • 5 min read
Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife. Here, we looking into its riches and the incredible conservation work that is taking place.
historyUnder the Radar USA: Fairbanks is Alaska’s Golden HeartDec 10, 2019 • 4 min read
Fairbanks is more than Northern Lights and Midnight Sun. Experience culture, museums, wildlife, hot springs, and national parks in Alaska's interior.
national parksColorado’s quirkiest road trip is the San Isabel scenic driveDec 5, 2019 • 5 min read
This DIY road trip takes in evergreen forest, alpine lakes, mountain towns, and a hand-built stone castle with its own fire-breathing dragon.
family travelThree sustainable ways to experience the EvergladesNov 25, 2019 • 4 min read
Here are some of the best ways to experience – and preserve – the magic of the Everglades, the largest subtropical wilderness in the continental United States.
national parksCall of nature: 9 rewilding schemes you can visit in the USANov 24, 2019 • 5 min read
The global rewilding movement aims to restore ecosystems to their former glory. Here's what you can expect to see at nine conservation successes in the US.
sustainable travel'Bears at 10 o’clock': keeping your nerve with 10,000 brown bears in Tongass National ForestNov 14, 2019 • 6 min read
Alaska's Tongass National Forest is North America’s largest woodland. To sense the scope of this land of 10,000 bears you must brave the wilderness.
cooking and recipesWhy you should take your hobby with you when travelingNov 12, 2019 • 6 min read
Pursuing a passion can be difficult when you’re frequently on the road. So why not take it with you? You might even discover a new passion while you're gone.
national parksGetting to know Joshua Tree National ParkNov 4, 2019 • 5 min read
People have different favorite things about Joshua Tree National Park, for me its climbing the many boulders and exploring tunnel-like slot canyons.
cyclingHow to spend two days in Anchorage, AlaskaOct 28, 2019 • 4 min read
Follow this weekend itinerary to sample the best of what this northern frontier city – the largest in the vast state of Alaska – has to offer.