When Winter Comes A-Callin'
As the mercury plunges in the Empire State, don’t huddle indoors—these top ten cold-weather attractions will keep your body warm, and your wanderlust satisfied.
Nordic Libations
Come winter, New York’s fabled Finger Lakes region makes for one warm, intoxicating outing, where cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails lead to century-old vineyards, restaurants, resorts, and quaint B&Bs.
Getting Cozy in the Catskills
From rustic B&Bs to soaring over the Hudson Valley, from sinful desserts to lazy wanders under autumn’s vibrant canopy, New York’s Catskills offer the romantic traveler a landscape customized to their amorous appetites.
An Upstate State of Mind
There’s more to New York than the city of eight million. Hit the road for a week to discover the hiking, climbing, boating, and beauty of the Empire State.
Rising to the Challenge
How do you learn to conquer a snow-covered mountain—and your fears? Simple. Go with Wyoming's Exum Mountain Guides, the leaders in mountaineering training.
Tuning Up Your Skis outside
"Ninety percent of people do nothing to take care of their skis from the day they buy them to the day they throw them in the trash," says Peter Boyer, of Boulder, Colorado's Alpine Base & Edge. Don't follow suit. We asked Boyer for a few tips to keep your skis and boards running fast and true.
What Chris Figenshau, Photographer, Brings outside
The 37-year-old Victor, Idaho, resident spends over 100 days a year in the field, often chasing the world's best skiers around in snowy ranges from Bolivia to Morocco. Here's what he usually takes along.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Fix a Busted Tire with a Buck outside
Flatten your bike tire on a thorn and you can patch the inner tube or swap in a new one—no problem. Damage the tire itself (say, by tearing your sidewall on a sharp rock)—much bigger problem. Here's a quick field solution to keep you on the roll.
Biking in Vermont: Shoreham Inn Bike Vermont
from $445, 4 days
Shoreham is famous for its tidy apple orchards and grand views of Lake Champlain, and the tour includes a visit to the handsome village of Middlebury.
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Highlights of the East Coast Intrepid Travel Inc.
from $792, 7 days
Over seven days, travel down the eastern side of the States through cities and towns that have been pivotal in the creation of the nation we know...
New England Small Ship Voyage Adventure Life Voyages
from $1850, 6 days
During this 6-day cruise of New England, venture the shores of Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Cuttyhunk. Each region has its own distinctive...
First and Globe outside
Most NFL players spend the off-season recovering from injuries or pumping iron. Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones, 31, spent the spring of 2008 traveling from Switzerland to Singapore, trying his hand at the world's most exotic sports, for his new Travel Channel show, Dhani Tackles the Globe, premiering March 16.
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