adventure activities

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…

Scuba divers are often extremely passionate about finding the world's best spots for undersea exploration. But where should they go? There are a few places that many divers have on their bucket lists, whether they want to swim along the…

No matter what time of year you're planning to hike up the most prominent landmark in central Phoenix -- Camelback Mountain -- you'll want to get an early start. Summer temperatures soar beyond 100 degrees shortly after sunrise, and those…

For some people, exploring caves, known as spelunking, is a casual hobby -- for others, it’s an obsession. Whatever your level of interest, California is a great place to head underground. Whether you want to explore caves on an easy…

Washington state's impressive wild places range from snow-capped mountains to dripping rainforests and fog-shrouded fjords. Its caves are often overlooked, but they offer distinct opportunities for adventure. In Washington, spelunking,…

Kenya has some of nature's most remarkable national parks and wildlife viewing in the world. Lions, leopards, hyenas, hippos and a multitude of other animals roam its many habitats. With numerous well-maintained campsites around the…

Sun-and-fun tourists flock to the Philippines for the country's hundreds of miles of picturesque beaches, crystal-clear seas and fruity tropical libations. Windsurfers, however, are more interested in the stiff breezes than the stiff…