Travel

A canoe transports you to places you’d never see otherwise — at a speed that allows you to appreciate them.

Thanks to its physical and mental challenges, rock climbing gives new meaning to upward mobility.

Why a change of scenery can make us feel better about everything — including ourselves.

Learn about yourself through equine eyes with hippotherapy.

No-frills restorative spas offer few amenities, but plenty of relaxation and stress relief. Plus, they’re budget-friendly.

Part yoga festival, part rave, the Wanderlust Festival feeds the mind, body and spirit — well into the wee hours.

Writer Jon Spayde takes a break from his noisy world and spends a few days in quiet contemplation.

Not every family outing has to be a big-deal production. Here’s how to get your kids off the couch and into nature the low-key way.

Experience Life‘s social-media specialist, Heidi Wachter, embarks on a photography expedition in the Arizona desert and learns to see nature through a different lens.

Saddle up with Relief Riders International for a do-good adventure in one of India’s most dramatic desert landscapes — and find out if “voluntourism” is right for you.

The Survivorman talks about rediscovering his connection to the earth — and how we can all get more nature in our lives.

Whether you hire an instructor or head off to surf camp, learning to ride the waves is an excellent way to conquer your fears.

Not a fan of hardcore camping? “Glamping” gets you out in nature — without sacrificing the comforts of home.

Fitness buff Jen Sinkler tests her limits — at a mountaintop meditation retreat for beginners.

3 ways to immerse yourself in the rich health benefits of mud.