http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Outdoor_RecreationFind stories, videos, and photos about Outdoor Recreation from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:15:23 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Outdoor_Recreation14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Outdoor Recreation from CNN.com.http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/13/blind.pilot/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/13/blind.pilot/index.html#cnnSTCTextBlind Pilot will be pedaling to a stadium near you in no time.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:14:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/28/eiko.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/28/eiko.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmidst the sea of jerseys and bike shorts at New Jersey's City to Shore -- a 150-mile bike ride to benefit multiple sclerosis research -- one unlikely rider stands out.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:43:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/15/lasers.yachts.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/15/lasers.yachts.pirates/index.html#cnnSTCTextA military-grade laser that blinds temporarily is the latest security technology available to wealthy superyacht owners afraid of pirate attacks.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:31:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/09/23/iran.hikers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/09/23/iran.hikers/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe families of three American hikers held in Iran are "greatly encouraged" by Iranian President Mahmoud Amhadinejad's recent public comments on the issue, the brother of one hiker told CNN.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:21:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/09/22/superyacht.business.monaco/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/09/22/superyacht.business.monaco/index.html#cnnSTCTextDemand for the world's largest, most expensive yachts is on the rise ahead of the Monaco Yacht Show this week.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:06:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/09/02/national.parks.minorities/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/09/02/national.parks.minorities/index.html#cnnSTCTextAudrey Peterman grew up surrounded by Jamaica's verdant mountains and lush mango orchards. She'd watch fish and an occasional shrimp dart in the stream that flowed near her house. When she settled in America, she yearned to relish the natural beauty of her new homeland.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:36:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/08/04/iran.travel.hikers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/08/04/iran.travel.hikers/index.html#cnnSTCTextTravel warnings from the U.S. Department of State didn't stop Faith Hentschel, 65, from venturing to Iran this May to visit the rustic sites in ancient Persepolis and the colorful bazaars in Tehran.Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:34:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/08/04/iran.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/08/04/iran.americans/index.html#cnnSTCTextIran confirmed Tuesday the arrest of three American hikers who crossed into the country from neighboring Iraq and said they have been charged with "illegal entry," a semi-official news agency reported.Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:48:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/08/03/iran.americans.detained/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/08/03/iran.americans.detained/index.html#cnnSTCTextU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday called on Iran to provide information about three missing Americans believed to have been arrested after crossing into northern Iran during a hiking trip.Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:22:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/27/tourette.camp/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/27/tourette.camp/index.html#cnnSTCTextFor Brad Cohen, the barking and squealing noises he could not control began in the fifth grade.Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:53:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/25/grand.canyon.hiker.death/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/25/grand.canyon.hiker.death/index.html#cnnSTCTextSearch teams combing the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona found a body on Saturday believed to be that of a missing 20-year-old hiker, the National Park Service said.Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:04:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/07/15/australia.backpacker/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/07/15/australia.backpacker/index.html#cnnSTCTextA British backpacker has been rescued after spending nearly two weeks missing in the mountains of eastern Australia, authorities said Wednesday.Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:03:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/05/21/everest.sherpa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/05/21/everest.sherpa/index.html#cnnSTCTextLike many Nepalese guides, Apa Sherpa started trekking to the top of Mount Everest in the shadow of more famous climbers -- including the son of the late Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to climb to the top of the world's tallest peak.Thu, 21 May 2009 17:36:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/04/08/paddle.georgia.trip/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/04/08/paddle.georgia.trip/index.html#cnnSTCTextWith family vacation budgets tight as ever, one Georgia organization is offering an inexpensive vacation alternative that is at once economically and environmentally friendly.Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:54:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/03/26/camping.economy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/03/26/camping.economy/index.html#cnnSTCTextSusan Lanier has always enjoyed getting out of her urban home in Chicago, Illinois.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:48:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/17/smallbusiness/floating_interest.fsb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/17/smallbusiness/floating_interest.fsb/index.htmAs we carry our kayaks down to the rocky shore, the morning mist thickens into a steady drizzle. Dawn breaks in the distance, revealing a cloud-roiled horizon. The surrounding mountains disappear into the low-hanging overcast, making their barren flanks seem even more ominous. I shiver as I slip into the kayak, fasten my spray skirt and follow my companions out over the leaden waters of Loch Nan Ceal toward the tombstone peak of An Sgurr, 10 miles ahead. Leading the flotilla is our guide, a hardy Scandinavian named Olaf Malver.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:44:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/02/17/skydiving.generations/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/02/17/skydiving.generations/index.html#cnnSTCTextDoes jumping out of a plane show love? For one family in Florida it does.Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:04:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/01/08/kayaking.channel.islands/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/01/08/kayaking.channel.islands/index.html#cnnSTCText"Don't get speared by the shark's tooth," my kayaking guide warns. "Stay low." Then his neon green boat disappears through a small gap that separates the Pacific from a towering cliff. I follow, hesitantly.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:18:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/11/28/blackfri.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/11/28/blackfri.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTextErika Preuss gave a worried glance over rows and rows of empty cars packing the Wal-Mart parking lot at 3:30 a.m.Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:18:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/11/03/river.rafting/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/11/03/river.rafting/index.html#cnnSTCTextNo video games. No cell phones or Internet. No TV, swimming pools, souvenir shopping or even a bed. And no one's complaining. In fact, parents and kids say they don't miss any of it.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:58:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/08/smallbusiness/green_storage.fsb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/08/smallbusiness/green_storage.fsb/index.htmSweaty, hot, and gross after biking to work? Cyclists in Minneapolis now have a better option than sponge baths in the restroom: The Freewheel Midtown Bike Center, where riders can take a shower, access lockers, lock up their bikes, and enjoy discounts on tune-ups and rentals.Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:50:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/10/02/appalachian.trail/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/10/02/appalachian.trail/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn 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.Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:29:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/07/10/coastal.maine/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/07/10/coastal.maine/index.html#cnnSTCTextPenobscot Bay may be one of the world's great cruising grounds for sailors, but you don't need a mast to fall under its watery spell. Kayakers love it, too. Ancient glaciers sculpted the big bay's granite coast, creating countless inlets and coves to explore. The setting offers snug harbor towns and inviting inns, many an easy paddle apart. 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They sold their real estate business and their cars, gave their furniture to their children, and put their home up for rent. Strapping their remaining possessions to two bicycles, the couple set off to bike around the world.Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:09:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1680994,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1680994,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe self-proclaimed 'World's favorite airline' has upset the surfing community by banning surfboards from its aircraftTue, 06 Nov 2007 14:00:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/the_bonus/08/28/minor.promotions/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/the_bonus/08/28/minor.promotions/index.htmlDriving by the marquee on Crain Highway in Bowie, Md., you won't see anything about the Bowie Baysox players who call nearby Prince George's Stadium home. There's no mention of the evening's pitching matchup or the team's record. Instead, the digital display flashes announcement after announcement -- "FIREWORKS TONIGHT!" "PINK IN THE PARK DAY!" -- letting passers-by know minor league baseball promotional heaven is only a mile away.Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:43:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/getaways/08/24/new.river.climbing.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/getaways/08/24/new.river.climbing.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTextYou press your body tightly against the rock, fingers running along its crevices, trying to keep from slipping.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:24:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/getaways/08/08/hawaii.campers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/getaways/08/08/hawaii.campers/index.html#cnnSTCTextNext time you visit the Big Island, why not skip the fancy resort and hop in a VW camper van? Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:09:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/07/23/camp.sked/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/07/23/camp.sked/index.html.Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:48:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jonah_freedman/07/10/derby.mccovey.cove/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jonah_freedman/07/10/derby.mccovey.cove/index.htmlWhen the Duke of Medina Sidonia captained the Spanish armada into battle against the English navy in 1588, he had no idea he was sailing his fleet into the biggest upset in naval history. Se�or Duke probably couldn't have done much with the motley crew stationed in McCovey Cove during Monday's Home Run Derby festivities, either.Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:31:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/06/15/travel.dads/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/06/15/travel.dads/index.htmlI don't think my dad ever changed a diaper. Not at home. 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Not anymore.Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:46:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/06/23/family.adventure/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/06/23/family.adventure/index.htmlWhen Lauryn Axelrod plans a vacation with her teenage son Josh, she begins with one question: What new cultural and physical experiences do I want to give my child?Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:20:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/04/24/isle.royale/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/04/24/isle.royale/index.htmlBy national park standards, Isle Royale's tourist tally of 23,000 is small. In June, July or August, you'll likely find manageable "crowds," as well as great weather. North of Michigan's Upper Peninsula lies this lesser-known getaway -- a favorite of backpackers, kayakers and world-weary jet-setters who seek unspoiled splendor.Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:38:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/04/24/national.parks/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/04/24/national.parks/index.htmlExperience the northern tier of jaw-dropping national parks this summer. Spend days in the sunshine and cool nights in a cottage rental.Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:15:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/04/01/8373103/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/04/01/8373103/index.htmComing soon to a metropolis near you: Class IV rapids. Jeff Wise, a former software entrepreneur, is helping develop the first white-water park in the U.S., on a 307-acre plot outside Charlotte. Th... Sat, 01 Apr 2006 05:01:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/02/02/romantic.places/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/02/02/romantic.places/index.htmlLovely surroundings and cozy accommodations make it easy to connect -- or reconnect -- in these romantic spots.Thu, 02 Feb 2006 15:21:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/07/25/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/07/25/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmAlthough the Tour-de-France ended yesterday, the race may have inspired you to cultivate your inner Lance Armstrong.Mon, 25 Jul 2005 17:29:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/07/06/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/07/06/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmHotel rates are on the rise this summer according to a recent study by consulting company PricewaterhouseCoopers. That's just another reason to skip the room service and polish up those tent poles.Wed, 06 Jul 2005 17:45:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/06/02/disney.water/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/06/02/disney.water/index.htmlIt's hot in July, and it seems even hotter at the big theme parks. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy them, though. How so? Chill out with a little H2 Oh!Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:28:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2005/02/01/8250651/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2005/02/01/8250651/index.htmWhen Steven Hofmeyr joined a mountaineering club, he expected scenic hikes and leisurely backpacking trips. Instead he found himself clinging, spiderlike, to the side of a cliff, a position made al...Tue, 01 Feb 2005 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2004/11/01/8188880/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2004/11/01/8188880/index.htmAlmost every popular vacation destination has a secret season. It's the little-known sweet spot between peak travel season, when a place is overrun with tourists and sky-high prices, and the off-se...Mon, 01 Nov 2004 05:01:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/US/10/20/us.japan.hikers/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/US/10/20/us.japan.hikers/index.htmlTwo Japanese mountain climbers were discovered dead Wednesday in Yosemite National Park, a few hundred feet from the peak of the world's largest granite monolith, officials said.Thu, 21 Oct 2004 02:50:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/02/17/sprj.ski04.morocco2/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/02/17/sprj.ski04.morocco2/index.htmlPart 2: High Atlas rangeTue, 17 Feb 2004 14:04:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/02/04/sprj.ski04.snowcamping/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/02/04/sprj.ski04.snowcamping/index.htmlMost winter sports enthusiasts scoff at frigid temperatures and frozen appendages. Snow-matted facial hair and nose icicles serve as a testament to their commitment and rugged determination.Wed, 04 Feb 2004 14:24:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2003/12/01/354913/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2003/12/01/354913/index.htmThe cool fall weather may not have you thinking about getting on a two-wheeler. But if you're looking for a new bike, now's the time to buy. With 2004 models rolling into most stores in November, m...Mon, 01 Dec 2003 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2003/07/21/346093/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2003/07/21/346093/index.htmFloating quietly, I'm enjoying a final moment of peace before the madness begins. I'm sprawled out on what is really just a big kickboard, and it seems woefully inadequate for navigating the feroci...Mon, 21 Jul 2003 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/12/01/333168/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/12/01/333168/index.htmYou're going to Key West? That doesn't seem like your kind of place." That's what most of my friends said when I told them my travel plans. The funny thing is, I never said I was going to Key West;...Sun, 01 Dec 2002 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2002/11/25/pf/saving/travel/keys/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2002/11/25/pf/saving/travel/keys/index.htmYou're going to Key West? That doesn't seem like your kind of place. That's what most of my friends said when I told them my travel plans. The funny thing is, I never said I was going to Key West.Wed, 27 Nov 2002 19:18:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/11/01/331317/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/11/01/331317/index.htmFor many of us, winter vacations are as much a necessity as a luxury. They are a respite from a strenuous and often stressful time of year: those months that kick off the Tuesday after Labor Day an...Fri, 01 Nov 2002 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2002/10/15/pf/saving/travel/bpvac_baja/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2002/10/15/pf/saving/travel/bpvac_baja/index.htmBaja California, the 1,100-mile-long Mexican peninsula jutting south from California, has long been a playground for the adventurous. But until recently it was mostly Southern Californians who crossed the border, and they often limited their sojourns to day-trips in Tijuana or weekends in Cabo San Lucas.Fri, 25 Oct 2002 14:07:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2002/07/08/pf/saving/travel/state_parks/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2002/07/08/pf/saving/travel/state_parks/index.htmUnless you live in Minnesota or maybe one of its neighboring states, you've probably never heard of Itasca State Park, which is located in a fairly remote area of Minnesota's northwest quadrant.Thu, 11 Jul 2002 21:09:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/07/01/324982/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/07/01/324982/index.htmUnless you live in Minnesota or maybe one of its neighboring states, you've probably never heard of Itasca State Park, which is located in a fairly remote area of Minnesota's northwest quadrant. An...Mon, 01 Jul 2002 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2001/04/01/299363/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2001/04/01/299363/index.htmYes, it is presumptuous of us to name the 12 best places to spend a summer vacation. Perhaps even foolhardy. After all, most of us can already see in our mind's eye a place that all but defines the...Sun, 01 Apr 2001 05:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/11/01/290908/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/11/01/290908/index.htmWith gray, wintry weather just around the corner, images of white sand beaches and swaying palms are decidedly appealing. Unfortunately, the price tag for peak-season travel can leave you out in th...Wed, 01 Nov 2000 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/07/01/282704/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/07/01/282704/index.htmPicking a place to retire sounds easy enough: Just grab a map, find a town with clear skies and balmy weather, buy some sunblock, move, relax. Sat, 01 Jul 2000 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/06/01/280343/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/06/01/280343/index.htm--CAMPING The National Parks Less Traveled. Thu, 01 Jun 2000 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1999/08/16/264289/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1999/08/16/264289/index.htmPatrick Heaney comes wobbling up the road on a mud-caked bicycle, looking grim. 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