Divers pulled six bodies out of the Sava River and fought strong currents Friday to search for five other people still missing after two canoes were crushed running over a dam in southeastern Slovenia.
Two adults and nine teenagers missing from an Outward Bound hiking program have been found safe in the central Sierra Nevada region, an Outward Bound official said Wednesday.
The throngs filling campgrounds across America this weekend will include hardy outdoor types and those who prefer creature comforts, but they'll have at least one important thing in common: Nearly all of them are white.
Americans are seeking new ways to get to work, with soaring gas prices suddenly making their cars and SUVs uncomfortable -- or at least expensive -- places to be.
When Mike Sinyard started importing Italian bike parts in 1974, his toughest challenge was finding space to store them inside his eight- by 30-foot trailer.
Divers pulled six bodies out of the Sava River and fought strong currents Friday to search for five other people still missing after two canoes were crushed running over a dam in southeastern Slovenia.
Two adults and nine teenagers missing from an Outward Bound hiking program have been found safe in the central Sierra Nevada region, an Outward Bound official said Wednesday.
The throngs filling campgrounds across America this weekend will include hardy outdoor types and those who prefer creature comforts, but they'll have at least one important thing in common: Nearly all of them are white.
Americans are seeking new ways to get to work, with soaring gas prices suddenly making their cars and SUVs uncomfortable -- or at least expensive -- places to be.
When Mike Sinyard started importing Italian bike parts in 1974, his toughest challenge was finding space to store them inside his eight- by 30-foot trailer.
In 2002, at the ages of 62 and 48, Pat and Catherine Patterson decided to leave it all behind. 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.
The man last seen with missing hiker Meredith Emerson in the north Georgia mountains is in custody and is being questioned by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, authorities announced Friday evening.
Whether scaling a mountain or rounding a bend, nothing beats the sight of water from a hiking trail. Shore to shore, here are great spots for hitting the trail and seeing the coast.
Driving 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.
Rob Cronin walked out of his doctor's office and into the church next door. Reeling from the news that he had cancer, he knelt in a pew and made a deal with the Divine: "Let me live," he prayed, "and I'll pay it back."
When 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.
Get off the interstate, get online and get creative if you want to keep your summer road trip from becoming derailed by rising travel costs, the experts say.
The latest trends in home decorating are all about bringing the outdoors in and the indoors out. So whether you prefer soaking up the sun or kicking back on the sofa, this spring you can get the best of both worlds, no matter where you are.
Costa Rica is a magnet for international tourists and the Central American state's astonishing geographical and biological diversity -- packed into an area just slightly bigger than Switzerland -- means many are attracted by the great outdoors.
People always talk about returning to their roots, but some take that to the extreme, emulating their simian ancestors by living, however temporarily, in the trees.
When 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?
By 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.
Under blue skies in mild summer temperatures you reap the benefits of months of rain and dampness -- lush moss gardens, towering cedar groves, warm beaches crazy wildflowers. Olympic National Park also offers the variety-pack of life zones: wilderness beaches wild with salt spray, rocky headlands and scattered sea stacks; temperate rain forests with more shades of green than a Crayola factory; high mountain spines at Hurricane Ridge; and even glaciers in the high alpine zone.
Coming 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...
Hotel 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.
It'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!
When 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...
Almost 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...
Two 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.
Most 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.
The 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...
It's late afternoon in the hills above the Anderson Valley, and this quiet backwater a few hours north of San Francisco is showing why it has attracted urban deserters of various stripes for at lea...
Floating 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...
The impresario P.T. Barnum knew what he wanted from a vacation. Demanding relief from the daily grind of noisy hucksterism, he needed a place to recharge and renew. "For mental rest and physical co...
You'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;...
You'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.
For 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...
Baja 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.
Unless 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.
Unless 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...
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Yes, 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...
With 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...
If you've read Lost in America with any regularity, you've probably figured out that I love road trips, especially if there are small towns, offbeat roadside attractions, undiscovered eateries and ...
Israel "Izzy" Paskowitz has surfed thousands of waves, but the one he remembers most clearly is his first. On a Corky Carroll longboard, the 6-year-old and his father paddled out tandem-style into ...
Patrick Heaney comes wobbling up the road on a mud-caked bicycle, looking grim. His dirt-spattered body trembles with fatigue; his eyes are deep tunnels of red. In the past two days he has bushwhac...
Dreaming about swaying palm trees or a perfect powder run rather than how to dredge up new clients? You may need to get the old creative enzymes flowing with some serious pampering at a lush resort...
You have to go camping only once to know that the right gear is what separates the awesome adventure from the outright disaster. But finding that gear--How light must it be? What materials are best...
Okay, you'd like to travel overseas. And you're weighing the exotic appeal of exploring a foreign country against the daunting task of planning such a trip. You want to get the most out of your vac...
If you're like a growing number of Americans--47 million at last count--a sunny weekend morning is your cue to slip away for a day hike. But be warned: Choosing the right gear is a make-or-ache pro...
If shuffling out of your condo and climbing aboard the Happy Hills van--which will whisk you away to the climate-controlled splendor of the nearby mall--isn't your idea of how you want to spend you...
As the baby boomers hit middle age, they look for low-impact ways to stay fit. Not surprisingly, camping and hiking are more popular than ever. Since 1983, the number of overnight camping stays in ...
FOR MILLIONS of Americans, camping season begins when they dig through their basements and garages and unpack their Coleman gear. The Wichita-based manufacturer is practically synonymous with lante...
So you're looking for adventure? Or a relaxing getaway with the kids? If you experiment with new destinations, off-peak seasons and schedules, your payoff will be terrific. Travel prices have jumpe...
Come the weekend all over America, families are deciding to go shopping. Instead of heading for the local mall, however, they pack their suitcases, pile into autos, trains or airplanes, and travel ...
There is no need to deny yourself a winter vacation in the tropics just because your budget is as tiny as a thong bikini. You can strip away a big part of the cost of lying on the beach if you slee...
Sea kayaking, a sport that until recently was dominated by rugged outdoorsmen, is catching on with the less intrepid -- and their young children. Ken Horwitz, 38, a stockbroker with Paine Webber in...
What to do for summer vacation? Raymond Benton, founder of the biggest U.S. bicycle tour operator, has an alternative to that oh-so-typical fortnight at Martha's Vineyard. His company, Travent Ltd....
Even though a business-related rafting trip in Canada turned tragic in August, executives are signing up in record numbers to test their physical and mental endurance on organized treks in the outd...
Halfway through a nine-day bicycle tour of the Chianti region of Tuscany in Italy, Arthur S. Labatt, 51, president of Trimark Investment Management, a Toronto mutual fund company, was fully adjuste...
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