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Flickr/Wen Zeng While most people think of Los Angeles as a smog-covered concrete jungle, it’s actually brimming with wildlife and nature-rich opportunities—making it a seriously ideal place to have a dog. Each morning and evening, trails across the city are populated by hiking enthusiasts and pooches who like to get their exercise on the dusty…
California, America’s most populous state (nearly 40 million residents), is a destination that’s favored by foodies, fashionistas, pop culture buffs, history and art lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking various channels for their energy. Speaking of the latter, California’s unique topography and geographical positioning — not to mention sheer size (it’s 163,000 square miles) — gives…
Many Caribbean visitors could be perfectly content spending their entire trip guzzling pineapple rum cocktails and gazing at that unbroken turquoise ocean line for hours on end — and that’s fine. But the slightly more adventurous among us look for much more from a Caribbean getaway than just lying horizontally on a beach chair. Good…
When it comes to a winter holiday, some escape the snow and head to the beach, while others hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding on fresh powder. Then there are those who like to travel to ski destinations (or let’s be honest — are dragged along by friends and family), but would rather keep…
Hiking is a unique and special activity that usually guarantees pretty scenery, well-earned endorphins, and even some spiritual goodness. It will also remind you how little you need to actually survive. Cheryl Strayed’s book, “Wild,” highlights her own 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. And while her trek inspired many to tackle a…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York According to Running USA, the number of folks who crossed the finish line during a marathon increased nearly 300 percent between 1990 and 2014. In 2015, the New York City Marathon, the largest in the world, drew 49,595 finishers alone. But not all…
Die Tage werden länger, die Nächte kühler, der erste Frost überzieht die Windschutzscheiben des Autos, die Luft riecht nach Winter. Während viele Menschen dem Sommer nachtrauern, freuen sich Schnee-Enthusiasten auf den Beginn der Skisaison. Wer seinen Winterurlaub noch nicht gebucht hat, sollte dies bald tun, denn die beliebten Hotels sind schnell ausgebucht. Hier sind ein…
You don’t often hear them listed in the same breath as Colorado or Wyoming, but the ski destinations in the southern U.S. have their very own charms. For starters, the Blue Ridge Mountains contain the highest peaks on the East Coast. From Alabama (yes, Alabama!) to West Virginia, folks can enjoy craft brews at a…
While East Coast mountains don’t quite measure up to the peaks out West in terms of size, there are plenty of other reasons to hit the slopes in places like Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. The combination of gray skies, icy slopes, and biting winds at East Coast resorts can prove challenging even to highly…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Josiah Mackenzie Ah, running. It keeps you fit, strengthens your heart, and can even make you happier. Even better, it requires no equipment or special facilities. But while you can technically run almost anywhere in the U.S., not every city has the characteristics to make for a good outdoor jog. There are…