In Search of the Hawaiian Monk Seal
Having planned activities for a trip makes sense, but don't neglect opportunities to get out and have a little unexpected adventure. It certainly paid off for me on a recent trip to Kauai, Hawaii.
Top Ten Wildflower-Viewing Spots
You've been patient all winter, and now finally you'll be rewarded. Get outside and take in spring's greatest gift: sweet, vibrant wildflowers from coast to coast. Here, our ten favorite spots.
Born Free, Again
As the safari industry follows the global trend to go green, one company has been leading the charge toward sustainable tourism in Africa for over 40 years. Hopefully, other outfitters will follow in their footprints.
Wild Times
Tired of seeing Shamu performing the same old tricks? Ready to ditch the tameness of the zoo for the real deal? We give you three close-to-home options for getting up close and personal with Mother Natures biggest stars. Prepare for an experience everyone can savor.
What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings outside
He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
Mango Creek Lodge Mango Creek Lodge
from $1645, 8 days
Mango Creek Lodge is situated on what can be described as 22 acres of Eco Friendly Jungle. Our full-time gardeners tend to dozens of varieties of...
Turneffe Flats Atoll Adventure Turneffe Flats Resort
from $886, 3-6 days
Snorkel Turneffe Atoll, Lighthouse Reef, the Blue Hole, and participate in 16 different marine Eco-tours included in this Atoll Adventure Package....
Costa Rica Green Adventure GreenSpot.travel
from $2295, 9 days
Costa Rica's divergent ecosystems teeming with varied plant and animal life are what jump out at you on this active adventure with ample...
The Australia Explorer Small World Journeys
from $1920, 8 days
Cairns is blessed with a superb location between ancient rainforest, classic outback and the Great Barrier Reef. On this active adventure, you get to...
What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings outside
He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
And Nau for Something Completely Different outside
A new apparel maker opening for business in January is chasing a revolutionary concept: that customers actually give a damn about sustainable products. Will anyone buy their good intentions?