Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound?

Last Updated: July 10, 2012

In comparing Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, start with the premise that both are spectacular. The experience, however, does differ significantly and it's worth doing your research...

Paia: Maui's Hidden Gem

Last Updated: July 9, 2012

For those seeking Maui off the beaten path, the former sugar plantation town of Paia (pronounced pie-EE-ah) offers a taste of Maui as it used to be. Situated on the north shore...

Road to Hana, Maui

Last Updated: July 9, 2012

The Road to Hana—the 50-plus mile stretch of highway hugging Maui’s luxuriant northeastern coastline—is a full day adventure in itself....

Gear Up For Summer Photo Contest Winners

Last Updated: May 23, 2012

Congratulations to the three winners of our Gear Up For Summer photo contest...

Best Adventure Bars in the U.S.

Last Updated: May 20, 2012

From Homer, Alaska to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, this list represents the Best Adventure Bars in the U.S...

An Introduction to Sea Kayaking

Last Updated: May 3, 2012

Sea kayaking opens new doors to wild places that are meant to be explored by water...

Top 10 Adventure Destinations for 2012

Last Updated: April 25, 2012

Best adventure travel destinations for 2012, including British Columbia, Bhutan, Ecuador...

Outdoor Profile: Andrew Skurka

Last Updated: April 19, 2012

An interview with the Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year...

Best of Norway

Last Updated: April 13, 2012

The best of Norway including the Lofoten Islands, western fjords, Hurtigruten Sea Voyage...

The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island

Last Updated: April 3, 2012

As the sun sets over the Pacific, my hiking companions and I attempt to dry our boots beside a driftwood-fueled fire.  As often happens on the West Coast Trail (WCT), the water is winning the battle...

Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Last Updated: March 16, 2012

Visiting “Glacier Country” on the West Coast of the South Island is a highlight of traveling in New Zealand. Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier are two are the biggest glaciers in the country, snaking downward...

Outdoor Profile: Photographer Jack Brauer

Last Updated: March 11, 2012

Landscape photographer Jack Brauer is one of the best: his images combine technical mastery with a command for capturing the subtleties of nature’s brilliance. More, he is a true outdoorsman...