The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.
Category: Hikes and Hiking
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The Outdoor, Adventurous Side of Majorca, an Island Known for Nightlife
Majorca, in the Mediterranean, is known for its nightlife, but it offers hiking, biking and trail running worth getting up early for.
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Hiking the Cactus to Clouds Route in Palm Springs, Calif.
The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge.
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Take This Quiz to Find the Perfect Trip for You and Your Picky Travel Buddy
You like long hikes, but your travel partner prefers lounging by the pool. Fear not: There’s a vacation you can enjoy together. Let us help you find one.
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Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.
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Visiting Yellowstone in Winter: 5 Things to Do
Forget the summer crowds, exploring wide-open landscapes by ski, snowmobile or snowshoe, and revel in a solitude that few park visitors ever get to experience.
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6 Warm Winter Getaways That Will Lift Your Spirits
Looking to take a break from the cold without traveling too far or spending too much? Here are some sunny, easy-to-reach places to beat the winter blahs.
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An ‘Old Reliable Friend’: Readers Share Their JanSport Memories
After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys.
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By Ferry or Floatplane, 4 Enchanting Coastal Getaways From Vancouver
The largest city in British Columbia makes a perfect gateway to explore the rich marine wildlife and beauty of the region.
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We Were Just Voices in a Dark Room
Having barely met, we fell deep through late-night phone calls. Did that mean we were meant for each other?
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Following Norway’s National Painter Through a Landscape of Mountains and Fjords
Harald Sohlberg is celebrated within his native country and almost unknown outside it. A writer goes in search of the artist’s inspiration in Norway’s ‘overwhelming nature.’
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At a Remote Scottish Pub, a Pint Worth Hiking 20 Miles
The Old Forge on the rugged peninsula of Knoydart is a community-owned meeting point for locals and visitors — at least those willing to trek across the wilderness.