World’s wildest bungee jumping spots

If you have the guts to take the plunge, these locations are sure to help with the thrill.

10 places you thought you shouldn’t visit ...

From Bosnia to Rwanda to Zimbabwe, these destinations offer unique experiences and sights.

10 places you thought you shouldn’t visit ...

Libya, Rwanda and Palestine are among the places that offer sights you won't see anywhere else on Earth.

A new type of bachelor bash

The bachelor party blowout is all but synonymous with exotic dancers and heavy partying. But today's best men are lining up different fetes for the groom-to-be.

Become one with nature on High Divide trail

"Did you see the bear?" the backpacker asked. "He sure saw you." Well, no, I'd missed him, screened by a few trees even though we peacefully passed within about 200 yards of each other.

Fore! World’s top spots to tee it up

Golf has been called a nice walk ruined, and the vistas enjoyed from the fairway — or the rough, as it may be — certainly contribute to the playing experience.  From Canada to China, these greens are envied by the experts.

In the Sierras, a trail-less treat for hikers

Hiking through a trail-less wilderness where cell phones don't work and help is days away may not be everyone's idea of a great vacation.

In the Sierras, a trail-less treat for hikers

Hiking through a trail-less wilderness where cell phones don't work and help is days away may not be everyone's idea of a great vacation.

Park Service says visits to national parks are up

It could be the upside of the economic downturn: The Obama administration says visits to national parks are up nearly 4 percent this year.

Park Service says visits to national parks are up

It could be the upside of the economic downturn: The Obama administration says visits to national parks are up nearly 4 percent this year.

America’s most scenic campgrounds

These campsites with a view, from Alaska to Florida, are the perfect spots to pitch a tent or park an RV.

Adirondack lakes, ponds draw sweaty hikers

The hikers strolled down the rock slab into Crane Mountain Pond, its surface lightly rippling on an overcast summer afternoon in the lower Adirondacks.

Forget the traffic — see L.A. on horseback 

For most tourists, visiting Los Angeles includes stopping in Hollywood and making a side trip to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Getting around means dealing with traffic and freeways.

Treasure hunting vacations

Making money while on a vacation isn’t a common occurrence—unless you get lucky on the slots. But if Vegas isn’t your style, don’t worry, you can still come home from a trip with your purse a little fatter.

Put the pedal to the metal

Feel the need for speed? Zoom, zoom, zoom. Learn to drive fast — really fast — and no ticket!