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10 Great Vacations for Nature Lovers

Do you dream about going snout-to-snout with a bear, or at least observing a bear from a safe and responsible distance? These 10 trips come with bears, rays, bison, and more!

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on July 26, 2013 at 11:30:10 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Outdoors, Alaska, Denali National Park, Florida, Snorkeling, North Carolina, Skiing, British Columbia, Canada, Texas, Hawaii, Big Island, Belize, Yellowstone National Park, Costa Rica
Where to Drink Wine at National Parks

When planning a trip to one of the country's national parks, you might not have great wine lists at the top of your wishlist. Well, you're missing out.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 25, 2013 at 8:57:21 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants Tagged: National Parks, Wine
Hikes, Hollywood, and Hawaii: Week In Review

This week we spanned the map of summer getaways, but we couldn't let you go without prepping you with insider tips on vacation rentals, cool airline amenities, and off-the-beaten-path spots.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 29, 2013 at 12:58:27 PM EDT in New at Fodor's Tagged: news, Week in Review, Fodor's, Hawaii, Los Angeles
7 Best Hikes in the US

From coast to coast, our country has endless hiking trails through varied and wildly beautiful landscapes. From oceanfront to mountainside and from moderate to advanced, here are 7 top trails.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on June 24, 2013 at 4:43:16 PM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hiking Walking, California, Colorado, Vermont, Hawaii, Tennessee, Utah
5 Reasons to Go to Colorado this Summer

Forget the snow-capped peaks for now and consider Colorado your next summertime destination. In warm weather, the Rocky Mountain State delivers with endless festivals and outdoor activities.

Posted by Brad Cohen on May 13, 2013 at 4:36:13 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Colorado, Summer, Outdoors, Bikes,
Climbing Everest: The First-Timer's (Easy) Guide

Author Broughton Coburn knows more than a thing or two about Mt. Everest. He's the author of several books on the subject, including the recent The Vast Unknown: America's First Ascent of Everest. Here, he pulls the curtain back on what you can really expect from climbing Everest. (Plus, there's a sweepstakes!)

Posted by Broughton Coburn on May 03, 2013 at 1:42:09 PM EDT in Outdoors Tagged: Mount Everest, Nepal,
Guide to the Best of Southwest Ireland

Home to the picturesque Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and Blarney Castle, Southwest Ireland boasts contrasting landscapes, mild climes, great outdoor adventures, and charming B&Bs.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on April 30, 2013 at 1:56:30 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Ireland, Outdoors,
Just Back From: The Canadian Rockies

Surrounded by the jagged, snow-dusted Rockies on every side, Canmore is an adventurer's (and a photographer's) dream, where you can indulge in the great outdoors all year round.

Posted by Trish Friesen on April 15, 2013 at 8:58:55 AM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Canada, Outdoors
Whole Journeys' Kathy Dragon on Food, Locals, and Playing it Small

Whole Journeys is a guided travel program run by Whole Foods that takes travelers around the world on ultra-local and unique culinary experiences. We caught up with the executive director to get the scoop.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on February 28, 2013 at 8:57:51 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Food, Hiking Walking
Beyond Machu Picchu: 5 Must-Do's in Peru

Most trips to Peru include a stop at the awe-inspiring Incan city of Machu Picchu. But no trip should just stop there—from Huayna Picchu to indigenous communities, here are our other must-do's.

Posted by Salwa Jabado on October 24, 2012 at 10:43:59 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Peru, Outdoors, Food