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Biking Haleakala, Maui's Legendary Volcano

Thirty-eight miles of hairpin turns and abrupt switchbacks make the journey down Hawaii's "House of the Sun" one of the world's most interesting bike rides.

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Hiking to Havasu Falls, the Grand Canyon's Hidden Jewel

Tucked away in the southwest corner of the Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls is home to unmatched scenery and year-round adventure.

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Kayaking the Everglades, Florida's Subtropical Wilderness

Discover an ecologically sensible way for adventurous travelers to explore the Florida Everglades. Canoe and kayak trips led by a naturalist guide run less than $100 per person.

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Big Sur Delivers Dramatic Views on a Small Budget

It stretches across 90 miles of cliffs and vistas, and it reveals more twists and turns than a Dan Brown bestseller. "It" is Big Sur, and the famous white-knuckle drive is only part of the story.

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Climbing the Sierra Nevadas on Horseback

Climbing the Sierra Nevadas on horseback has never been so easy—or affordable. Learn when to go, where to stay, and which outfitter offers the best prices and safest horses.

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Whitewater Weekends in Glacier National Park

Raft, hike, or hoof your way through Montana's glacier country.

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Soaring Above Tennessee's 'River City'

From downtown Chattanooga, you're just minutes away from hiking trails, bike paths, fresh-water kayaking, Olympic-class whitewater rapids, and the top hang-gliding school in the country.

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Vermont Beckons Winter Travelers With Romance, Adventure

With miles of trails for snowshoeing, long hills for sledding, and snow-covered lanes for romantic sleigh rides, the Northeast Kingdom is a haven for couples and active travelers alike.

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Snowmobiling in the Colorado Rockies

What's so special about Colorado in the winter? Find out what else goes on in the Rocky Mountains besides skiing and snowboarding.

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Ireland's Most Amazing Secret

Forget the Cliffs of Moher. There's only one place in Ireland you can't afford to miss.

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Trekking Mont Blanc, Europe's Ultimate Summer Adventure

There's no better way to experience the Alps than hiking the Mont Blanc circuit. Josh Roberts covers the ins and outs of the trek, and explains the options for planning your own trip.

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Hoofing it Down Grand Canyon's North Rim

Most Grand Canyon visitors never set foot on the North Rim. Find out what they're missing.

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Grand Canyon: Secrets of the South Rim and Phantom Ranch

Finding your own private slice of the Grand Canyon is easier than you think. Josh Roberts show you how.

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Iceland: Tolkien-esque Adventure in the 'Land of Fire and Ice'

Iceland has a magical quality to it, as if it has been plucked from the imagination and placed between Europe and North America to be a playground for the adventurous traveler.

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Hiking the High Peaks of New Hampshire's White Mountains

The White Mountains are like a comfortable old friend to our adventure columnist. This month, he shares his favorite hike in the mountains he considers his second home.

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Chile's 'Valle de la Luna' Is Out of This World

The legendary moon valley is one of many otherworldly destinations in northern Chile.

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Trinidad Offers Adventure with a Tropical Twist

From rainforest hikes to gentle inlet kayaking, Trinidad is the Caribbean's home for adventure. Josh Roberts says this tiny island is like South America on a smaller scale.

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Tobago, the Caribbean's Last Unspoiled Gem

You'll find secluded beaches, sparkling waterfalls, and the world's top rainforest preserve on this little-known Caribbean island.

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My Secret Mediterranean Hideaway

Gozo, island of myth and magic, is virtually unknown to American travelers. Josh Roberts takes you to this sleepy Mediterranean island whose name means "joy."

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Hadrian's Wall, England's Top Ancient Monument

Walking in the footsteps of history, Josh Roberts declares lesser-known Hadrian's Wall the best ancient monument in Britain.

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