Active Vacations
Winter vacations — sans skis
Whether you harbor sour memories of past winter sports gone awry or think that freezing temperatures and the outdoors just don't mix, our collection of fun, offbeat winter getaways might change your mind!
Because of the softening economy, resort bookings are down 20 percent or more this winter. The silver lining? This is helping spur the mountains to create irresistible ski deals.
Michigan offers skiing — and lots of it
Michigan has more downhill areas — 42 — than any state except New York. Altogether, Michigan resorts have more than 200 chairlifts, 840 runs and 40 terrain parks.
Ski season is upon us, and resorts across the continent are hoping to boost their appeal with a bumper crop of new lifts and added terrain.
New map paves way for bike-friendly travel
State officials and bicycle enthusiasts are stitching together more than 50,000 miles of pedal-friendly pavement to form a vast network of bicycle routes.
Nature's most amazing rocky sights
From Utah to Chile, how billion-year old magma and floods carved out some of nature’s most amazing rock formations.
Skiers plan to slalom around new baggage fees
As skiers seek to lighten their load, fees may help boost resorts' rentals.