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...

Skiing the Haute Route

Last Updated: May 14, 2012

When I first moved to Chamonix, skiing wasn't a priority. As a mountain photographer I was there for the climbing and the landscapes. However, I soon discovered why Chamonix is considered to be...

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...