Many lifelong nature enthusiasts are familiar with this story. It’s a bright, warm day, perfect for basking in the sun and hiking through the woods. You spend hours in the forest, exploring the ...

While ziplining is recognized worldwide today as an adventurous form of recreation, the earliest ziplines were all about practicality. The first known ziplines were used in ancient China to cross ...

Swimming is the perfect way to cool off and relax on hot summer days. In the United States, numerous beaches welcome coast-dwellers looking for a summer swim destination. But what about people in ...

“Discover verdant forests, majestic scenery, and cosmic terror.” That’s the tagline on this eye-catching poster for Mystery Flesh Pit National Park. Never heard ...

Most people will agree that marathons — and even half marathons — are pretty darn long. And then some courses add in massive elevation gain. Those newer to racing events might find a long, hilly ...

Whether you need a destination to visit on a family trip or want to spend a quiet weekend in nature, state parks are the place to go. Every state has at least one park, but which are most worth your ...

Discovery Cove opened in 2000 and bills itself as “an all-inclusive day resort.” You arrive in the morning between 7 and 9, show your ID, get your lanyard, then enter the lush grounds. Breakfast and ...

Cherry blossoms mean that winter is ending — or at least the end is in sight. These beautiful pink flowers are closely tied to Japan and have many meanings and stories in Japanese lore. Cherry ...

When dreaming of 2023 travels, outdoorsy folks think of mountains, rivers, beaches, and volcanoes. But sometimes the ground is a little hard for camping, or a place is too hot or cold, or maybe there ...

A field of fresh, blooming roses awaits visitors who know where to go in Los Angeles. Away from all the concrete and city smog, people can enjoy a free nature experience at the Exposition Park Rose ...

In the United States, three of the four states with the most lakes are in the Midwest. As such, the lake vacation is a longstanding tradition for many Midwestern families. What makes a perfect lake ...

The term boondocking likely conjures images of empty, rural places. The boonies, in other words. But for campers, boondocking is more than just setting up a tent and building a fire in a remote area.