While ziplining is recognized worldwide today as an adventurous form of recreation, the earliest ziplines were all about practicality. The first known ziplines were used in ancient China to cross ...

Most people will agree that marathons — and even half marathons — are pretty darn long. And then some courses add in massive elevation gain. Those newer to racing events might find a long, hilly ...

Swimming is the perfect way to cool off and relax on hot summer days. In the United States, numerous beaches welcome coast-dwellers looking for a summer swim destination. But what about people in ...

Once in a while, a kayaker might have the thrill of being all alone on a remote, pristine lake. And while this scenario has its obvious charms, there’s a lot to be said for the ease and fun of urban ...

Belladonna, aka deadly nightshade, has given nightshade plants a bad name. While many nightshade species are dangerous for humans to consume, plenty of these sprouts make safe additions to a garden.

Cherry blossoms mean that winter is ending — or at least the end is in sight. These beautiful pink flowers are closely tied to Japan and have many meanings and stories in Japanese lore. Cherry ...

“Discover verdant forests, majestic scenery, and cosmic terror.” That’s the tagline on this eye-catching poster for Mystery Flesh Pit National Park. Never heard ...

Pack up your tent and sleeping bag, it’s time to go camping. Across the roughly 3.7 million square miles that make up the United States, there are numerous campgrounds just waiting for you to visit.

Chances are, there’s a rail trail near you. Since 1986, the Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) has turned abandoned and unused railway corridors into multi-use paths. As the conservancy says in its ...

Yellowstone National Park attracts millions of visitors every year. What draws so many people to the park? Jaw-droppingly gorgeous natural wonders and unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, to ...

It’s 7 a.m., and six of us are looking for pictographs while cruising along Canada’s British Columbia coast on a small boat. The air is cool, and the still water reflects pines and snowy mountains.

Discovery Cove opened in 2000 and bills itself as “an all-inclusive day resort.” You arrive in the morning between 7 and 9, show your ID, get your lanyard, then enter the lush grounds. Breakfast and ...