Outdoors

Seeking a beautiful hiking destination, world-class safari adventure or exhilarating rafting trip? Our editors travel the globe to find the best outdoor experiences.

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Outdoors

The Best Hotels for Stargazing

Spectacular Landscapes of the American Southwest

Beat the Crowds: Zion National Park

Video: McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Gardens and Waterfalls of Grenada

Snorkeling in Grenada From a Private Sailboat

Whale Watching Off the Coast of Southern California

An Unforgettable Walk in Runyon Canyon

Hiking Los Angeles: 4 Parks to Explore

Pedaling Southern Spain

Your First Bike Tour: Arranging an Inn-to-Inn Itinerary

Video: Zambezi River Wildlife

Contrasting Safari Lodges at Victoria Falls

Beyond Victoria Falls: Game Viewing in Zambia and Zimbabwe

Video: Wildlife in Namibia

Indelible Memory: A Sundowner Drive in the Hoanib Valley

Riding ATVs in Namibia

Namibia’s New Luxury Lodges

A River Safari Aboard the Zambezi Queen

The Rich Wildlife of Namibia: A Photo Essay

Top 11 Fly-Fishing Lodges and Resorts

Top 5 Things to Do in Crested Butte

13 Exceptional Hotels for Bird-watching

Video: The Mighty Iguazú Falls

Best Travel Experiences of the Year

Six Excellent Safari Lodges Near Cape Town

Video: Kyoto's Monkey Park

New Safari Lodge at Royal Malewane

Travel With Purpose: 8 Hands-On Conservation Experiences

GoldenEye: At Home with James Bond in Jamaica