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American Wonders, Revisited
By Sarah Tuff DunnOur nation’s most iconic vacation destinations are that much more awe-inspiring when you experience them up close under your own steam.
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Intergenerational Adventures
By Kelle WalshDiscover how active multigenerational vacations can broaden your horizons in fun and unexpected ways.
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ReWild (Video)
By Experience Life StaffOur city-dwelling staff writer takes a walk on the wild side to connect with nature and herself.
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A Walk on the Wild Side
By Heidi WachterA human “rewilding” retreat helps a longtime city dweller face her fears, relinquish control, and rediscover what sparks her joy.
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Partners in Grime
By Sarah Tuff DunnGritty, military-inspired team adventures push your mental and physical limits. They may also redefine your idea of fun.
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On the Trail to Machu Picchu
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor’s “what if” curiosity leads to a transformational trek in the Andes.
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The Benefits of Solo Camping
By Laurel KallenbachSolo camping can stoke your appetite for adventure, bring you closer to nature, and put you in touch with your true self.
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Becoming Adventurous: A Conversation With Alastair Humphreys
By Heidi WachterSimple tips for getting out of your house — and your comfort zone — from adventurer Alastair Humphreys.
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The Do-Good Traveler
By Laurel KallenbachRoll up your sleeves and make a difference with voluntourism.
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Habit-Changing Vacations
By Laurel KallenbachNew-experience getaways that help you leave old behaviors behind.
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Healing Spa Retreats
By Karen OlsonMore than just a vacation, these retreat centers offer restoration for mind, body, and soul.
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Hot Wheels
By Sarah Tuff DunnRoll right over the winter blues by heading south for a warm-weather bike tour.
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The Power of a Pushup: Tyson Mayr
By Maggie Fazeli FardWorld traveler Tyson Mayr crusades for clean water in the Third World — and proves that simple acts can make a big difference.
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Primal Inspiration
By Maggie Fazeli FardExperience Life’s fitness editor discovers that PrimalCon — an immersion into primal living in the modern world — involves more than just eating like a caveman.
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Nordic-Skiing Nirvana
By Steve WaryanBreathtaking views and pristine mountain trails make the Yellowstone Ski Festival an early-season mecca for skiers of all abilities.
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A Skier’s Perspective (Video)
By Experience Life StaffJoin Experience Life’s Steve Waryan on the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone during his trip to the Yellowstone Ski Festival last November.
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Paddling Into the Wild
By Laurel KallenbachA canoe transports you to places you’d never see otherwise — at a speed that allows you to appreciate them.
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Rock On: Get Into Rock Climbing
By Sarah Tuff DunnThanks to its physical and mental challenges, rock climbing gives new meaning to upward mobility.
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The Unexpected Gifts of Travel
By Anneli RufusWhy a change of scenery can make us feel better about everything — including ourselves.
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Escapist Reading
By Elizabeth MillardChoose your own summer adventure with a trio of travel books that explore life off the beaten path.
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Horse Power: Equine-Assisted Therapy Retreats
By Terri TrespicioLearn about yourself through equine eyes with hippotherapy.