Outdoor Adventure Off The Beaten Path Travel Articles

Timber Rafting in Sweden

Vildmark i Varmland: Sweden’s timber rafting and canoe tour travel company providing adventure seekers with a ride down the Klaralven River.

The forest bathing walk ends with Veronika's popular banana bread served during forest tea time. (Photo by Shinrin-Yoku United)

Forest Bathing: A Mindful Woodland Journey

Forest bathing is an immersive experience with nature, grounding us and restoring our natural energies. You can even do this virtually.

Foothills Parkway has some of the best panoramic views of the Smokies in Tennessee.

Tennessee’s Smokies: Daring Drives and Overlooks

In Gatlinburg and Townsend, Tennessee, families can explore the rich arts, culture, and nature of the Smokies, without the touristy kitsch.

Kari Loya and his father on their cycling journey

Inspiring Father-Son Cycling Journey by Kari Loya

The latest book by Kari Loya, Conversations Across America, is a cycling journey across the country of a father and son achieving a lifelong dream

Wild and Wonderful Outer Banks

Everyone needs an adventure, and the best way to start is with a soft one. From hiking to kayaking, soft adventures to the Outer Banks could be it!

The Maple View Treehouse secured by 4 sugar maple trees; photo by Frank Hosek

A Tree Top Escape: 3 Nights in a Treehouse

Ever wanted to live in a treehouse? Among the Trees is the company to check out! There’s solitude in the Ohio trees, escape society in treehouses.

The Sherpa trail to Mt. Ulriken in Trolltunga

Trolltunga, Norway: Winter Hiking Adventure

In the bitter cold of Norway, I venture out with some friends to conquer a “must-do” hike: Trolltunga. Despite the difficulties we experienced, this adventure was one I’ll never forget.

Enjoy Glamping Near Maine’s Acadia National Park

Glamorous camping? A Girl Scout’s dream! With Under Canvas, you can now enjoy the wonders of the great outdoors from the comfort of luxury campgrounds.

WVA’s Dazzling New River Gorge

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is the newest national park in the U.S., in southern West Virginia. Exploring Lewisburg, Beckley and White Sulphur Springs WVA.

Survival 101: Experts Tips on How to Stay Alive

Any time you travel to remote locations, go on an adventure or take yourself into the wilderness, you are entering some level of a survival situation. Be prepared!