Head Out

Looking for an instant boost to your health and mood? Go jump in a (frozen) lake.

Exploring the lands of your ancestors brings a new understanding of your identity and origins.

For your next vacation, check out the rural pleasures of an agritourism farm to get in touch with the land — and to better understand the sources of your food.

Downhill skiing and snowboarding are environmentally expensive sports. Can they become more sustainable?

Looking for adventurous inspiration? Your pup’s ready to show the way.

We could all use a little R&R, especially as autumn ramps up. Try these ideas to get out of the house for fun and restorative mini vacations.

Escape into nature and step back in time to explore some of the less-visited treasures in our national park system.

Embark on a local outing to rediscover your surroundings — and a new side of yourself.

Separated by decades and thousands of miles, a family reunites in Istanbul.

Art parks and sculpture gardens invite you to get into nature and move your body while enjoying their remarkable collections. Here are four to visit.

Here are four cities that aren’t known for their food scenes — but ought to be.

Fly-fishing is a meditative activity that deepens your connection with nature, fellow anglers, and yourself.

Each year, millions of birds engage in a remarkable feat of endurance as they fly from one continent to another. These six birdwatching hotspots offer the chance to see them as they rest during their journey.

The National Park Service is known for conserving ecological wonders and recreation areas, but these six historical sites connect us with our past — and help us make sense of the present.

Sports travel lets you combine your favorite fitness passion with the opportunity to explore new places.

Colorado’s mountain dude ranches are dandy places to make four-legged friends – and reconnect with your own free spirit.

These classic road trips are packed with history and adventure. You might just be inspired to spend more time out of your car than in it.

Climbing does more than simply strengthen your body and help you explore new places.