Nothing says summer like a cold, clear river and the perfect swimming hole. Here are three northern California river getaways worth searching out.

Who knew the Windy City was best seen by bike? With free pick-up and drop-off services, bike tourism has taken Chicago by storm.

A winter hike through the frozen waterfalls of Jasper National Park’s Maligne Canyon reveals a magical sculpture garden of ice.

Dogsledding, skijoring, and kite-skiing are just a few of the unusual winter sports available to the adventurous.

Chicago’s a famously family-friendly town, but many of the top attractions, like Navy Pier and the Shedd Aquarium, are best for school-age kids and lack …

“I need my own personal expedition planner,” a friend said to me the other day at a party. “I want to plan biking and hiking …

I’d never heard of river surfing until I was planning a recent trip to Montreal. Then suddenly it seemed it was all anyone asked about …

Does this sound familiar? You hear about a cute beach town, a quirky national landmark, a hike with views to die for — and you’re …

Spring flowers may be the primary product of April showers according to conventional wisdom, and in the hills and green belt areas that ring the …

Why does art make us happy? I asked myself that question over and over while staying at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington, where you …