adventure travel

The call of seabirds and the music of water falling off your paddle are the only sounds as you glide over the surface of azure water just off the shore of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. Standing up on a paddleboard reveals clear views…

Kayaking the Rappahannock River in autumn is an awe-inspiring way to view colorful foliage from the vantage point of the river. Canopies of gold, red and rust soar overhead, reflecting on the water all around you as lazy leaves drift…

Tucked away amid rustic farms and dense woodlands, the pastoral landscape of Westford, Massachusetts, creates a setting ripe with recreational activities. Set 40 minutes northwest of Boston, the small town is home to two public beaches…

Although the small Caribbean island of Montserrat only has about 15 dive sites off its coasts, there's plenty worth exploring. Scuba enthusiasts will encounter diverse marine life -- including creatures that glow in the dark -- an…

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…