The chance to give something back, an opportunity to share your skills and knowledge, to meet other travelers or simply to meet the locals...
Two young campers were injured early Wednesday when they were attacked by a black bear at Stokes State Forest in northwestern New Jersey.
Section-hikers carry with them virtually everything they'll need for days or even weeks. Backpacks are designed to transfer much of the weight to the wearer's hips. Here's what I carried on a recent four-day hike through part of New York. Many of the items are in sacks to keep the pack organized. The total weight of the backpack above and everything in it, excluding water, is 25 pounds. Clockwise from lower right:
1. Juan Pablo Montoya lives for windsurfing. He tweets about it, spends his downtime on a board in Miami's Biscayne Bay, just a short stroll from his penthouse suite -- and the way the Colombian's season is going, he may soon be able to turn his focus more toward wetsuits than firesuits.
South Carolina's first lady, Jenny Sanford, said Monday that writing her much-anticipated memoir of her husband's affair was a "cathartic" and "cleansing" experience.
The changing leaves are just one lure for outdoor adventurers during the fall season. The tourist crowds of July and August have dissipated, and in many spots, the blistering summer heat has passed. And happily, an abundance of premier tour operators offer ready-made autumn adventures that are relatively easy on the wallet. They bring expert guides and top-quality gear and arrange all meals and accommodations -- you just bring your thirst for adventure.
After declaring last week that he won't publicly discuss his sexual relationships with staffers again, David Letterman continued his mea culpa Monday night -- saying his wife had been "horribly hurt by my behavior."
After years of watching those wives stand (sadly) by their men, there was something refreshing -- and real -- about Jenny Sanford's decision to be far, far away from the governor's apology tour.
Jenny Sanford said Thursday that her husband Mark Sanford's political career is "not a concern of mine" and that she'd be just fine -- regardless of whether their marriage survives.
Jenny Sanford says her husband's political career is "not a concern of mine."
Sharp-witted. Direct. In control. Loyal.
Republican Mark Sanford apologizes for "a relationship with what started as a dear, dear, friend"
Gov. Mark Sanford is set return to his office Wednesday following widespread confusion over his whereabouts, a spokesman for the South Carolina Republican said.
Like most parents, Vickie and Keith Murdock worry about providing for their family. With three teenage daughters, that can be a big challenge, but these days it's more difficult than ever.
The Murdock family is struggling to survive in a tiny town that has lost 2,000 jobs. CNN's Gerri Willis reports
In March of 1997, hiker Bill Maddrell set off on a solo trip down the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a well-worn ribbon that slices through 14 states, eight national forests and six national parks from Maine to Georgia. Determined to walk the entire 2,176 miles, he took a 60-pound backpack, but his relatives thought that wasn't enough. "They asked me if I was going to carry a gun," he said.
Like many Vermonters, Deborah Lisi-Baker enjoys the outdoors. "I've always loved the wilderness and the woods. It's very serene. It clears your head just to get to appreciate all the sounds and colors and shapes."
So, you want the abs of Gwen Stefani, or maybe arms like Angela Bassett's. No problem. All you have to do is work out. Three times a day. Every day.
It's 45 degrees and windy, but the man sitting in the tent signing autographs is wearing a tank top and shorts.
Ten years and over $400 million in the making, the first 370 miles of the East Coast Greenway officially debut next month. The Greenwhat? Greenway--an ambitious plan to link 2,600 miles of urban,...
Money Magazine: Roanoke, Virginiaupdated: Mon May 05 2003 11:44:00
In Roanoke, there's such a preponderance of a particular brand of retiree that local real estate agents have given them a name: halfbacks.
Imagine an expert coordinating outfits for you that both fit and flatter (think Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman) or pointing out the perfect decorative touches for your home (an hour spent one-on-one...
BILL IRWIN, 50, DOES NOT GIVE UP EASILY. IN November, he became the first blind person known to have walked the entire Appalachian Trail. The trail runs 2,167 miles, from Springer Mountain, Georgia...
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