Posts in category Active Getaways

With its all year banana belt climate and car-free culture, Santa Barbara is perfect for an anytime active getaway.

From beachcombing in Manzanita to kayaking on Nehalem Bay, the cOregon coast is an adventurous escape.

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

Every spring the Bay Area’s streams fill, waterfalls cascade, and the hills light up with color. Here’s where to find it all.

Rediscover the charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea by strolling its secret alleyways and hidden coves.

Learning about ancient Mayan healing practices while touring the botanical gardens of the Riviera Maya.

When staying in Portland, there’s no need to choose between groovy and glamorous. A cluster of new boutique hotels manage to be both, and more.

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 …

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

“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 …