The Wild Side

Colorado’s Dunton Hot Springs was revamped from a mining town that once hid outlaws. Now it’s a secluded outpost where you can fish for trout, hike the Rockies, overnight in a log cabin, dine at a saloon—and soak your heart out amid nature.

The Frying Pan Tower is 32 miles offshore, way the heck up in the air, and the coolest vacation rental on earth

It’s pretty, secluded, and trends on social media. And because it fills up a year in advance, you’ll be lucky to snag a reservation, but it’s worth trying—and not just for the amenities or decor.

Hear me out: I love the outdoors, and that includes playing golf. These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to adventure.

Not all stretches of sand are created equal. These are the Atlantic’s best, most adventurous shorelines, from Maine to Florida.

Enjoyable family trips require positive attitudes, not five-star hotels.

In wildlife management areas, hikers can glimpse animals in their natural, pristine habitat while getting off the beaten path

The place has it all. Points for trying to guess, but you may never have heard of the name.

Come fall at Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camps, the foliage is on fire, the ponds are still, and the trout are biting. But the real takeaway from a stay here is the hush of the wild.

Finally visit those crowd-less destinations you’ve been dreaming of—without breaking the bank

And meet the man who’s made it his mission to keep it that way