Summit a Mountain

These epic peaks are practically taunting you. Here's how even a novice can get the upper hand.

All New Summer Thrills!

Face off with a giant croc! Ride the world's fastest coaster! And seven more of the season's greatest adventures.

• See the slide show
• 2008 Fun List
• Blog: What's Your Favorite Theme Park Ride?

Adventures in Family Travel

John and September Higham took their two kids on a 52-week round-the-world trip. John's memoir, 360 Degrees Longitude, tells the story; we've got his hardest-won wisdom.

• Lessons Learned During a Family Sabbatical
• Traveling With Children Abroad
• How to Book Family Lodging Overseas

Easy Rider

Pedalers can plan their own multiday bike trips, thanks to these new trail systems.

• Rent a Bike in Europe for Nearly Nothing
• Biking From Salzburg to Prague
• New Orleans, By Bicycle

• 2008 Fun List
• 2007 Cool List
• Animal Safety in the Great Outdoors
• Around the World in 365 Days
• Backcountry Skiing
• Best Bridges of the New Millennium
• The Best Places You've Never Heard Of: 2007 Edition
• The Best Places You've Never Heard Of: 2006 Edition
• Biking Trips in the U.S. and Europe
• Boondockers
• Bud Travel: Top Secret Tourism
• Confessions Of... A River-rafting Guide
• Cooperative Camping
• Destination Unknown
• Dream Trips: 2009 Edition
• Dream Trips: 2008 Edition
• Dream Trips: 2007 Edition
• Dream Trips: 2006 Edition
• Dream Trips: 2005 Edition
• Dream Trips: 2004 Edition
• Ecotourism: What You Should Ask When Planning a Vacation
• Ethiopia: Sacred Africa
• Expert Advice: Top 9 Ski Tips
• Geocaching: High-Tech Treasure Hunts
• Get the Most out of Your African Safari
• Hiking Scotland's Rugged Kintyre Peninsula
• Hitting the Slopes in Dubai?
• Horseback-Riding Vacations
• How to Charter Your Own Yacht
• Hug a Panda at China's Wolong Nature Reserve
• Hurricane Season Just Became a Safer Bet
• In Search of the Perfect Ski Village
• It's a Yurt Spurt
• Kids Ski Free
• The Latest in GPS Technology
• Legendary Surf Towns
• Movie Quest!
• Newfangled Treasure Hunts
• The No-Frills African Safari
• One Man's Cross-Country Bike Trip
• Outdoor Gear: On Sale
• Poverty Tourism: A Dose of Reality
• Reykjavík: Cold, Dark, and Handsome
• Seaplanes: Fly Like a Seagull
• Ski Condos for Slackers
• Ski Rental Tips
• Skiing Affordably
• Snow Report: Online Resources
• Splurges: Adventures You Can Brag About
• Theme-Park Thrills
• Tips for Runners, plus running maps
• Tips for Travel Emergencies
• Top 10 Old-School Ski Resorts
• Travel Blogs: Gear & Gadgets
• Travel Blogs: Outdoors, Sports Adventure
• Unique Hotels and Alternative Lodgings