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Eco Tourism March 21, 2018

Top adventure trips for dad this Father's Day

Hardly anyone wears ties anymore, and dad can buy himself new utensils for the grill.聽 This Father鈥檚 Day get your dad something he鈥檇 really enjoy鈥攁 special experience on聽your next vacation聽 based on his interests, of course.聽 Here are five we think are guaranteed to please:

North America March 21, 2018

Top 10 hidden corners of US national parks

Whether you鈥檙e a seasoned national park traveler or just planning your first vacation to our nation鈥檚 most precious gems, you know that every park has its 鈥済o-to鈥� spots that you can鈥檛 miss. Old Faithful in Yellowstone, Cades Cove of Great Smoky, Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite 鈥� the list of these iconic wonders goes on and on. Though these attractions are must-sees, due to their popularity they often don鈥檛 deliver fully what we came here for - silence, solitude, and serenity. If you鈥檙e looking to really get away from the parking lots and crowds, this list should get you going in the right direction for the perfect and peaceful backcountry getaway.

Beach March 21, 2018

Car-free destinations for your big summer trip

You won't need a car to enjoy these summer getaway spots. Where you're going, you'll be hiking, biking, and walking around town.

Budget Travel March 21, 2018

Summer vacation on a shoestring budget

This summer鈥檚 travel forecast calls for high airfares and newly increased fees from major airlines. Groan if you must, but don鈥檛 give up on your summer vacation just yet. The key to planning an affordable family vacation this summer, and every summer, is making common-sense choices that keep costs under control. Here are six time-honored strategies for getting away on a dime.

Travel Gear March 21, 2018

Best airlines for bringing sports gear

You may be headed to the best biking trails, ski runs, surf breaks or golf courses in the world, but if your trip starts off with a gauntlet of extra fees and restrictions at the airport, your vacation buzz will be killed before you even hit the fresh air. It may not sound glamorous, but picking the right airline is a key part of making your trip a good one. Not all airlines, it turns out, are created equal鈥攅specially for active and outdoors sports travelers. Sure, everyone鈥檚 bummed if their bag gets lost or a bit beat up in transit. But what about a brand new, $2,000 kayak? Or your custom skis? Or your trusty touring bike? If the very item you planned your whole trip around goes missing, it鈥檚 a heckuva lot worse than a business traveler going a day without an extra suit and tie. Mishandled baggage is probably the biggest concern for active travelers, but it鈥檚 worth taking a closer look at other airline policies, too. United Airlines may offer the cheapest fare from A to B, but by the time you pay $125 extra each way to check your bag and bike鈥攁nd shell out another $15 on sustenance at the airport, since United provides no free snacks en route鈥攊t may be a smarter option to pay for the pricier ticket with, say, JetBlue. And, of course, you'll have to pay careful attention to your particular sport. Most airlines, for example, will allow you to bring a surfboard for a reasonable fee ($50-75), but Qantas allows you to bring one free, as long as it's no longer than nine feet. US Airways, on the other hand, charges $200 each way. The same variations tend to apply to鈥攊n order from least restrictive to most鈥攕kis and snowboards, fishing poles, bicycles and, finally, canoes and kayaks (several airlines prohibit them altogether). In our quest to suss out the best airlines for carrying your prized gear, we looked at baggage policies鈥攊ncluding fees and prohibited items鈥攎ishandled baggage rates and, of course, destination offerings. It's great to have great baggage policies and no fees, but if it means you can't get where you're going, then you're out of luck. We also perused forums where disgruntled passengers report their busted gear, where we discovered horror stories of ruined $700 skis and $3,000 carbon bike frames somehow snapped like twigs, and even found people who'd gone so far as to start Facebook protest pages. Delta, United and US Airways were the most common culprits, but that's partially a product of the millions of customers they serve. Either way, we dug deep to help guide you. Here, we take a look at airline policies with outdoors sports and adventure traveler in mind. Study it. It could save you cash鈥攁nd your gear鈥攐n your next big travel adventure.

Palm Springs and the Desert Resorts March 21, 2018

10 things to do in Palm Springs

When it comes to a Palm Springs getaway, thoughts of poolside pleasures and verdant fairways come to mind, but there's a lot more to this desert oasis than meets than eye. You might be surprised to learn that Palm Springs boasts a vast concentration of Mid-Century Modern architecture, or that it's the date (as in the fruit) capital of the world. Of course, you're going to want to pack your bathing suit and some sunscreen, but don't forget your hiking shoes and perhaps even a parka if you plan on going to the top of San Jacinto Mountain. From Elvis's Honeymoon Hideaway to some serious shopping opportunities, you'll have more fun under the sun than you could have ever imagined.

Camping-Hiking March 21, 2018

7 national parks to visit at least once

There鈥檚 something magical about entering a national park: The knowledge that just beyond the gates, some of nature鈥檚 most awe-inspiring offerings lay waiting to be explored, from 300,000-year-old volcanoes churning out red-hot lava to spectacularly carved sandstone arches to marshes teeming with wildlife like alligators and manatees. No surprise, then, that the U.S. National Parks draw more than 280 million visitors each year. While the crowds can be overwhelming in the summer, don鈥檛 let that stop you from making a visit 鈥� with some advance strategies, you can still enjoy solitude. Plus, National Park Week runs through Sunday, with free admission to many national parks. No matter when you visit, though, these national treasures are sure to delight.

Men's Health March 21, 2018

America鈥檚 top 10 weight loss resorts

If you鈥檝e ever had a diet fail because it wasn鈥檛 practical long-term, you may want to try a weight loss resort. 聽From no-nonsense health clinics to luxurious spa-like experiences, these resorts are a far cry from the fat camps image that has been around for decades. 聽Most weight loss resorts encourage healthy living and eschew unrealistic and impractical diets. 聽So whether you鈥檙e looking to lose weight or gain knowledge about nutrition and health, here are 10 award-winning resorts that can help.

North America March 21, 2018

6 great national parks you've never visited

Last year, over 282 million people visited a U.S. national park鈥攖hat鈥檚 up about three million from 2011 and the sixth highest attendance of all time. Yet despite our love for what historian Wallace Stegner called 鈥淎merica鈥檚 best idea,鈥� most of us would be hard pressed to name more than a dozen of our national parks. While marquee parks like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Great Smoky Mountains are certainly worth visiting, they come with drawbacks鈥攏amely higher admission fees and larger crowds, especially in the high summer season. By comparison, these six lesser-known national treasures can be blissfully uncrowded while still delivering outstanding natural landscapes and wildlife viewing. For children, a park visit can be extra special. Most of our national parks offer a free Junior Ranger program that typically includes a booklet of questions and scavenger hunt-like activities. Once tasks are completed, each kid receives a Junior Ranger certificate and badge. Can鈥檛 make it to a national park this summer? Some parks will even let kids earn a Junior Ranger badge online.

Family Travel March 21, 2018

World鈥檚 10 greatest hikes

Whether scaling rockface, descending into caverns or traversing fjords, an epic hike creates a memory that will last a lifetime. Hiking guide and overall thrill seeker Kasey Austin and her team of backcountry experts at Austin-Lehman Adventures have pulled together a list of the world's greatest hikes. So get ready. It's time to strap on your boots and head for the hills.聽

Camping-Hiking March 21, 2018

8 amazing caverns in the US

Formed over thousands, even millions of years, caverns are hidden聽natural wonders filled with gravity -defying formations made through the Earth鈥檚 constant shifting.聽 While there are some 55,500-plus caves in the U.S., few have become major tourist attractions. Some are too dangerous for amateurs while the discovery of others has just begun. 聽But you don鈥檛 have to be a professional spelunker to explore the beauty down below. 聽Here are some of the most noteworthy caverns in the U.S.