Rafting Colorado's Green River

Colorado's Epic Whitewater

To skiers' delight, record amounts of snow got dumped on Colorado this winter. But when all that snow melts into the rivers, it'll be the paddlers' turn to play. read more

Fly-fishing Arctic Russia

Fishing Arctic Russia
Fly-fishing on the Kola Peninsula certainly doesn't come cheap. But for serious anglers, it's a must-do.

Biking Basque Country

Outside's Annual Best Trips
The travel team at Outside scoured the planet to bring you the best new trips of a lifetime.


Glacier National Park, Heaven's Peak

Park It Right
Play hard by day at these nine classic national parks, then live large by night outside the boundaries.

Road Bike Review

Road Bikes Tested
These "comfort performance" bikes go easy on your back—but not on the competition. PLUS: Dream rides.



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Salomon XA Comp 3 Trail-Runners

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Park of the Week

Valley of Fire State Park

Six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada's Valley of Fire holds 3,000-year-old Native Indian petroglyphs in 34,880 acres of red sandstone formations. When the sun sets, the sandstone seems to ignite into flaming orange and crimson.


TIP OF THE WEEK: Dry Your Shoes Faster

If your shoes get wet, speed the drying process by taking out your insoles, stuffing them with newspaper, and setting them in the sun.  [read more]

Valley of Fire State Park


Photo credits: Rafting Colorado's Green River: Holiday Expeditions/Chris Noble; Ozarks Lake: Missouri Division of Tourism; Sailing Antigua and Barbuda: Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism; Valley of Fire State Park: Corbis