Travel Archives - Experience Life

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Keep Climbing: Sara Safari

By Heidi Wachter

Human-rights activist and author Sara Safari hopes her unexpected journey from engineer to mountaineer will inspire others to reach for their wildest dreams.

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Heritage Travel

By Heidi Wachter

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.

American Birkebeiner Downtown Hayward, WI

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How to Take a Race-Cation

By Kara Douglas Thom

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

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From the Edge

By Yvon Chouinard

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard shares the wisdom of playing, working, and living simply.

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5 Adventures for People Who Ride Fat-Tire Bikes

By Heidi Wachter

One of our senior editors shares the skinny on riding a fat-tire bike.

Parent and child sitting on side of the highway

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4 Road-Trip Routes

By Karen Olson

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.

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Why Rock-Climbing Can Sharpen Your Mind and Improve Creativity

By Sarah Tuff Dunn

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

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Let’s Go Someplace Quiet

By Heidi Wachter

A project documenting the remotest spots in all 50 states highlights the effects of development on the environment and human health.

A picture of a landscape with blue sky and green trees

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PUMPING IRONY: Memories of the Mundane

By Craig Cox

You don’t need to check off items on a bucket list to convince yourself that you’ve lived a full life. Some of the most memorable experiences occur with no planning whatsoever.

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The Benefits of Forest Bathing

By Kara Douglas Thom

A shinrin-yoku retreat provides opportunities to rebuild a healthy connection with nature and improve your well-being.

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Campfire Cuisine

By Kaelyn Riley

Yes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.

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Volunteer Vacations

By Heidi Wachter

Service trips benefit others — and they leave you with a rewarding experience.

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A Sea Change

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Our fitness editor picks up a kayak paddle to explore one of her favorite vacation areas in a new way.

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How to Take a Sabbatical

By Karen Olson

Thinking of taking some time off? Here are six tips to actually make it happen.

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Sabbatical Stories

By Karen Olson

Sabbaticals aren’t just for college professors anymore. Many workers are taking time off to pursue a creative project, build a skill, or simply expand their horizons.