Destinations
On its way from Chicago to California, Route 66 passes some of the most spectacular adventures in the U.S. Consider this your guide to kicking up some outdoorsy fun along the historical route.
A festival of paper and string in India bridges cultural divides
Our national park system has 424 units, but visitors pack into only a few of those. You’ll find jaw-dropping scenery, awesome adventures, and way fewer crowds in these often overlooked parks. And yes, we picked our favorite one in every single state.
Hit the trails and float the rivers in Ocala and Marion County
Havasu Falls is reopening to visitors after a three-year closure, with limited visits ahead of a full reopening next year. Now’s the time to be thinking about a permit, lodging, and getting in shape for the hike to this beautiful place on the Havasupai Reservation.
On a trek through Tanzania, a climber and photographer captures the joy of connection
Starting and finishing in the storied alpine town of Chamonix, France, the TMB circles Mont Blanc. This hundred-mile trail is one of the world’s most stunning—and definitely one of its most entertaining.
Because why opt for a cookie-cutter apartment when you can spend the night in a crane, a ceramic serpent, or a yellow submarine?
Nothing is better than landing in the perfect hut for a night or two to get away from it all. These beautiful cabins are available to book all year, and you only need a moderate fitness level to reach them. Bring your kids, bring your elders, and head out for awesome wilderness access and big scenic payoffs.
The Havasupai Tribe closed their lands—and the iconic waterfall—to tourists amid the pandemic. Guests who had reservations from 2020 will be allowed to visit in 2023.
These mountains made out of sand should be on your travel bucket list
Securing a permit to hike in national parks or well-protected preserves can be difficult. But it’s not impossible. Here’s how to do it.
Whether you’re determined to embrace a healthier diet or finally ride that mountain bike you bought during the pandemic, wellness-focused getaways can help bring those good intentions to fruition. Here are awesome travel-focused ideas designed to do just that.
From beer events to wine fêtes, and pretty much everything in between, these celebrations will fill your cup (and plate)
Famous for its rowdy buccaneer history that lives on today, Key West also offers plenty of outdoor adventures and chances to disconnect
Celebrating everything from desert biking and alt-rock to bouldering and oyster-eating, these are some of the best outdoor festivals across the country in 2023
Explore Marathon’s beaches and coral barrier reefs, and meet the locals working to protect them
Time spent outside and human-powered fun are what this region of the Florida Keys is all about
On the water or underwater, Key Largo makes it easy to set your watch to island time and settle into vacation mode
Ready to disconnect from the world? Visit Islamorada, Florida.
Forty years ago, Belkin founder Chet Pipkin changed the computer industry by making the cables that made machines work together. Now, with the Desolation Hotel in South Lake Tahoe, he wants to change how we vacation in the woods.
Set your clock to island time, and unplug in the Florida Keys
The stresses of everyday life give way to island vibes when you venture to the Village of Islands in the Florida Keys
Winter opens up endless adventure opportunities. And there’s no time to hibernate, because it’ll be gone before you know it. Here are 13 unique and fun trips, from backcountry lodges to fat biking to the world's longest ice skating path.
Café Huskies in Svalbard sells coffee, baked goods, and local art—all while local dogs roam the shop
Land Rover Defender enthusiasts from across the nation came together for a weekend of fun events, live music, and, of course, off-roading
As park managers focus on accessibility, burly all-terrain chairs are allowing users to get off the grid in our most beautiful places
Biden commits to protecting 450,000 acres in Nevada known as Avi Kwa Ame, sacred to Indigenous inhabitants. The designation would preserve Native culture, rare birds, dark skies, and endless outdoor adventure for generations.
Florence, a world champion, grew up exploring this Hawaiian Island. Here are his favorite off-the-radar places to surf, hike, sail, and chill on empty beaches.
Maine has it all: friendly (and uncrowded) ski resorts, trails for everyone, cozy lodging, unique events, and more
From stunning alpine routes to the environments where high-altitude herbs thrive, tap into the healing power of nature in the mountains of Switzerland
From crabbing and surfing the iconic coast to hiking and biking the redwood-covered hills, the San Francisco Bay Area enclave of Marin County is an awesome destination for recreationists and foodies year-round. Here’s how to do it right.
Happiness experts say that it's better to receive an experience than something material. So we rounded up the trips we're dreaming of taking to gift your loved ones this holiday season.
From tropical beaches to wildlife-watching outposts, we’ve rounded up the perfect campsites to escape the cold-weather blues
From Red Rock to Acadia, and Asheville to Maui, these climbing destination are unforgettable stocking stuffers
Hiking and living in a vibrant city are no longer mutually exclusive. From Los Angeles to Atlanta, you don’t have to leave the city to get dirty on these nearby trails.
In less than 800 miles, the Arizona Trail offers a steady string of stunning landscapes, uncanny animals, and changing circumstances. If your time is limited, it’s the national scenic trail to try.
We tapped an industry professional to find out
See where your favorite resort landed in the 2023 Ski Magazine reader survey
A longtime resident of the Southwest shares her favorite ways to see this region’s geological wonders, surreal sunsets, and wide-open spaces
Land Rover’s adventure weekend in New York’s Hudson Valley celebrates the winners of the 2022 Defender Service Awards
The results are in from the 2023 Ski Magazine reader survey! Did your favorite East Coast ski area make the list?
There’s nothing better than a cold drink with friends after a long hike. From a classic western brewery in Colorado to a mountain tavern in North Carolina, toast your accomplishment at one of these trailside drinking establishments across the country.
How to prepare, what to learn, and where to drive in Utah’s greatest four-wheeling playground
These tips from a local will loop you into everything you need to know for the perfect Whistler Blackcomb experience
Swimming over dead bodies, haunted shipwrecks, and a mysterious floating stump
The Aspen Ski Company has some new runs to name, and wants to hear from you. Suggested categories are Greek mythology, local lights, and more. Hades Glades, anyone?
A former hiking guide reveals his favorite trails in and near Yosemite National Park, with views of enormous waterfalls, El Capitan, and wildlife
From outdoor adventure to sampling local food culture, here’s how to enjoy the Green Mountain State
Oh, to have disposable income
These skier-friendly hotels come with amenities like boot-drying rooms, meet-and-greets with ski patrol dogs, and in-house gear shops.
We asked Andrew Collins, author of the new book ‘Ultimate Road Trips: USA and Canada,’ to reveal his favorite fall road trips. From underrated national parks in Utah to classic leaf peeping in New England, here’s his intel on where to go and what to do.
Traveling this summer was chaotic and expensive. Fall trips don't have to be that way with this advice on how to save and where to go.
The festival circuit doesn't stop at the end of summer. Here are eight awesome adventure, culture, and food festivals worth traveling for.
8 ways to experience all New Mexico has to offer
Explore epic canyons, breathtaking sunsets, iconic history, and so much more
National forests are the perfect place to leaf peep—often away from the crowds. These are our top viewing spots and adventures in forests across the country.
Lighthouses across the country are crumbling amid worsening storms and dwindling funds. One promising exception is Graves Light Station, offshore from Boston, which has outlasted the Perfect Storm, among many poundings. Plus: lighthouses where you can spend the night.
Beautiful weather for outdoor fun, fall colors galore, and festive seasonal activities—what more could you ask for?
Our editors know how to get off the grid. Here are the trips they chose to take this year—from Hawaii to Massachusetts—along with their intel and gear recommendations. Give one of these experiences and you can be sure it’s editor-approved.
The company will cap daily ticket sales at all 37 North American resorts, but season ticket holders will not be impacted
Winter has shown up big time in the Southern Hemisphere as ski resorts reopen to international travelers
The plastic ski surface at Emily Resort in western Ukraine allows skiers to slide downhill even when there’s no snow
In summer or shoulder season, there’s nothing better than a water-view hike or one that ends up at a beach for lounging and swimming. From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and places in between, these are our favorites.
Plan accordingly, because these mountains all require reservations to hit the slopes in 2022
Outdoors lovers: coastal Georgia is calling your name
You don’t need a reservation to pitch a tent at these free and dispersed camping areas on public land, from empty beaches to lush forests to hot springs. Go, enjoy, and pledge to leave the place in better shape than you found it.
Join us on a life-list Himalayan trek, and do good for others while enjoying one of the world’s dream trips
Feeling entranced by the cosmos? See the heavens in all their glory from one of these incredible trails.
Turns out you can carve fresh snow in August. Put these Southern Hemisphere resorts on your bucket list.
From kimchis in South Korea to falafels in Egypt, our author says these meals refueled him after adventures on the road
Tim Neville has been around the world and back again, and as good travelers do, he’s made sure to try the local cuisine at every stop. So we asked him to write about his favorite meals—and how you can try them, too.
The 2022 Toyota Tundra is the ultimate rig for a day of fishing
From family-friendly hikes to deep-wilderness paddling trips, Maine has it all.
An interactive guide to one of fly-fishing's most storied roads
Three anglers from different walks of life come together in one of the country's most storied fisheries