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Grand Canyon		Hotels
Big Bend National Park		Hotels
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge		Hotels
Lake Powell		Hotels
Padre Island National Seashore		Hotels
Sabine National Forest		Hotels
Tonto National Forest		Hotels
Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests		Hotels
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Feature Articles

They Call Me Groover Boy
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But it isn't because of my dance moves. My life at the helm of a Colorado River latrine raft.
Wake Them Up With a Splash
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How to bring the world's freshwater woes into focus? Try 3-D. On one of the most ambitious Imax projects to date, 44 river warriors including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Wade Davis go sloshing down the Grand Canyon—and try not to drop the million-dollar cameras into the drink.
Kayak the Grand
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Ain't it Just Grand
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Climb aboard for the ultimate ride with the ultimate boat buddy: Martin Litton, the Colorado River legend and conservation warrior who, as much as any other single person, shaped the Grand Canyon float trip into an American classic
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Trip Ideas

Whitewater Thrills
Diving the Turks & Caicos

Practical Advice

Adventure Travel 101
GORPTravel’s Kate Tucker and Linda Long answer our burning questions about the tao of adventure travel
Sea Kayak Touring: A Packing List
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Canoe Trips: A Packing List
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Canoe Trips: A Packing List
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Sea Kayak Touring: A Packing List
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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Grand Canyon Rafting - 3 days
Western River Expeditions
from $1065, 3 days
The awesome beauty of a Grand Canyon vacation continues in the lower 100 miles of the canyon, but the Colorado River's famous rapids, though still exciting, are a bit tamer and less challenging. ......
New Mexico Multisport
The World Outdoors
from $2398, 6 days
New Mexico is a spectacularly beautiful land of contrasts, from its crimson-hued mesas and snowcapped peaks to its vibrant blend of cultures and fine...
Grand Canyon Rafting - 6-7 days
Western River Expeditions
from $2295, 7 days
In the grandest canyon of the Colorado, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it. ......
New Mexico: Poblanos, Peaks, & Pueblos
Austin Lehman Adventures
from $2498, 6 days
From Santa Fe to Taos and the Rio Grande, enjoy the best of the authentic Old Southwest on this 6-day New Mexico adventure. ...
Rio Chama White Water Rafting
Dvorak Expeditions
from $336, 2-3 days
The Rio Chama is a major tributary of the Rio Grande River in northern New Mexico, flowing through the multi-colored sandstone Rio Chama Canyon...

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Gear

Complete Gear Archives: Paddling
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things paddling.
KayakPro Nemo Sea Kayak
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Necky Manitou 13
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Float and Gloat
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Not every playboat is for whitewater. Maximize your summer fun on lakes, rivers, and oceans with these versatile sit-on-top kayaks.
Sea Me
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British adventure filmmaker JUSTINE CURGENVEN, 33, elevates sea kayaking to the highest level of action sports: cool videos!

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Fitness

Power Stroke
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Get fit for summer's hottest sport—in less time than you'd think
City Without Limits
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The Shape of Your Life
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Beyond the Weight Room

Attractions

Big Lake Recreation Area

Good For Paddling

25 miles south of Springerville on AZ 273

Description: At 575 acres, Big Lake is the center of a recreation area with four campgrounds, hiking and... Read More

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Grand Canyon North Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

Description: On this drive you'll see some of the North Rim's most spectacular scenery and attain the highest... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended