Active Vacations
Best countries for solo travelers
Taking off on a journey alone? Have no fear. Here are the safest, friendliest countries for your solo adventure.
Gut-churning attractions for the emetically immune
Crazy. Insane. Terrifying. Generally speaking, these aren't terms of appreciation. Unless, that is, you’re a fan of extreme coasters, wild water slides and other gut-churning attractions.
Kayaking in Alaska: Wildlife and glaciers
An Alaska kayaking trip delivered sightings of seals, otters, sea lions, eagles and cliffs where hundreds of purple and yellow starfish hung off the seaweed and rocks at low tide.
Alaska - United States - Tide - Starfish - Sports
Utah woman injured by bison in Yellowstone
A Utah woman visiting Yellowstone National Park was injured when a bison charged her and flipped her into the air.
Yellowstone National Park - United States - Bison - Wyoming - Travel and Tourism
Yosemite offering more sites for campers
Yosemite National Park is offering more sites for campers, including a campground that's been closed for 13 years.
Yosemite National Park - United States - California - Park - Travel and Tourism
Boulder offers hiking, performances and beer
Anybody who thinks of Colorado as just a winter destination ought to go to Boulder and talk to Frank Shorter. Or Kim Farin. Or maybe William Shakespeare.
Swim with the world’s largest fish in Mexico
Whale sharks are back in the Sea of Cortez, and they'll be there until the end of October. A small company offers trips that let you swim with these huge, mysterious creatures.