Travel

The stars at night may shine big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, but venture below the prairie dust and you'll find yourself in an ethereal underworld forever shrouded in darkness. Texas has more than 3,000 caves, with some open…

The Atlantic Ocean beaches might be the main draw for water lovers in Broward County, but a network of freshwater channels makes the cities in this South Florida county an exciting spot for kayakers. The paddling scenery ranges from…

For a diehard hiker, the French Pyrenees bring to mind one single, large-scale, classic and undeniable route: the GR10, or "Sentier des Pyrenees." The GR10 traverses the entire country, linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea by…

Sea spray crashes against rocky cliffs lined with towering pines along much of the Maine Coast, providing an ideal getaway for those torn between vacationing at the ocean or in the forest. Hiking trails and water trails wind along the…

With clear water, vibrant coral reefs, shipwrecks and big-time marine life, Nassau, in the Bahamas, is a place scuba divers flock to for underwater adventure in the Caribbean. The city, on the small island of New Providence, sports a…

Around 30,000 people visit Antarctica each year, but most of these stay in cruise ships along the Antarctic coastline to spot whales, penguins and albatross. The real challenge lies almost a thousand miles inland, in one of the most remote…

Paddling around Carter Lake can be an exhilarating way to experience the natural surroundings of Larimer County, Colorado. The 1,100-acre lake stretches for 3 in the state's northeast corner, tucked into 1,000 acres of grass and pine…

Tombstone, known as the "town too tough to die," claims a legendary cast of historic characters that includes the likes of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Johnny Ringo and Big Nose Kate. Walk along the city boardwalks or ride the stagecoach to…

It's surprising that Malaysia doesn't belong to any international cave associations and has so few active spelunkers in its population. While that would imply that there's nothing going on under the surface of the jungly Southeast Asian…

Rising more than 6,500 feet above the city of Tucson, Mt. Lemmon provides bike riders with a host of opportunities to enjoy natural surroundings ranging from desert to sub-alpine forest. Bike-friendly routes include paved roadway as well…