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Essential mountaineering gear varies considerably---depending if you are thinking of simply hiking up a snowy mountain or intend to go backpacking and perhaps stay overnight during the summer months. But there are some basics that ever…
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Machu Picchu is a magnificent ancient Inca city and its ruins are perched on a high ridge in a remote canyon of Peru. The surrounding area provides a wide variety of stunning scenery and adventurous pursuits.
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Originally named for the old Spanish mission in the center of the district, the Mission District of San Francisco has come to represent the artistic community of the city with musicians, artists, writers and photographers calling this…
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If you're single and planning an outdoor adventure vacation, either alone or with other singles, you're probably looking for some better ideas than a road trip to the beach. Learning about alternative vacation ideas for singles that wi…
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O Canada! The emphatic start of the Canadian national anthem says it all. As the second largest country in the world, "The True North" offers boundless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. With 90 percent of its population primarily…
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Before planning an African safari, a mountain climbing adventure in the Alps or trip to the Australian outback, obtain a United States passport. Leaving the country for any type of adventure requires the proper identification. Complete…
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Located in southwestern Utah, Ivins rests solidly at the base of the valley's towering, majestic cliffs. The list of alfresco marvels for this town of approximately 7,800 (according to city-data.com) is numerous. Among them are Zion N…
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For outdoors enthusiasts, Rochester, N.Y. can't be beat. Rife with parks and one of the greener cities in New York, Rochester also puts you in close proximity to Bristol Mountain, perfect for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summ…
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Pennsylvania is a great state to visit if you are an off-road lover. Penns Woods features dozens of trails for ATVs, motorcycles and four-wheel-drive vehicles. Whether you are a serious "Jeeper" or a four-wheeler fanatic, you will find…
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Picerno is a sleepy town in southern Italy's province of Potenza with a population of less than 7,000 people. The region is a combination of sweeping plains and rugged mountains, which makes it ideal for outdoor activities such as hiki…
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Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of the state's largest cities, and it offers a number of activities that appeal to outdoors enthusiasts. Raleigh offers opportunities for golfing, canoeing, boating, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, mount…
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Ireland lives up to the hype about abundant greenery, overflowing pints of Guinness and beautiful countryside vistas. All this comes at a cost, though, and Ireland can be an expensive country to explore. When choosing accommodations, y…
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From the cathedrals of Barcelona to the museums of Bilbao, Spain has a wide variety of popular cultural tourist destinations. As popular as these historic destinations may be, Spain's seasonable weather, varied terrain and proximity to…
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