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How to Survive Hiking With Children

TRAVEL FEATURE - APRIL 23, 2015 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Outdoor adventure with kids is equal parts preparation and trust.

5 Rules for Outdoor Adventure in Lake Cumberland

TRAVEL FEATURE - MARCH 23, 2015 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

There’s more coastline at this Kentucky body of water than all of Florida--but hiking and climbing lay beyond your houseboat.

Top Hiking Foods for Foodies

TRAVEL FEATURE - MARCH 23, 2015 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

When foodies hike, they redefine what “great hiking food” means.

How to Calculate the Risks of Mountain Climbing

TRAVEL FEATURE - MARCH 6, 2015 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

You aren’t indestructible.

What It Means to Be a Mountaineer

TRAVEL FEATURE - MARCH 6, 2015 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Defined by someone who was told not to be one.

Why I Hike - A Beginner Steps Foot in Patagonia

TRAVEL FEATURE - JANUARY 15, 2015 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Because life can’t be spent surrounded by pavement.

What to Do When You Meet a Puma

TRAVEL FEATURE - JANUARY 15, 2015 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Apparently, consider yourself lucky. And don’t pet it.

How to Capture a Landscape Photograph on Your Smartphone

TRAVEL FEATURE - DECEMBER 4, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Powerful cameras on phones don’t make hikers photographers.

8 Rules for Taking a Perfect Landscape Photo

TRAVEL FEATURE - DECEMBER 4, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

You can photograph your breathtakingly beautiful outdoor adventures right now.

The Best Winter Hikes Right Now

TRAVEL FEATURE - NOVEMBER 13, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

The U.S. winter forecast looks terrifyingly cold. Don’t let that stop your hike.

What to Expect on Your Hike When You're Expecting

TRAVEL FEATURE - NOVEMBER 13, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Resting while pregnant? Forget about it. One expecting mother straps on her hiking boots.

How to Quickly Plan a Trip to the Garden of the Gods

TRAVEL FEATURE - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Remember these three lessons when planning a hike in this Southern Illinois forest.

How to Bike 2,000 Miles Across America

TRAVEL FEATURE - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

And achieve other improbable dreams.

3 Things You Need to Know About Hiking in London

TRAVEL FEATURE - OCTOBER 4, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

From flat paths to rolling hills, the diverse landscape around the England city offers an experience for all.

3 Hiking Trails Worth Ditching the Beach For

TRAVEL FEATURE - OCTOBER 4, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Every tourist loves a good shoreline. But in Southern California, these hiking trails are worthy attractions themselves.

5 Things We Learned About Hiking in 10 Minutes

TRAVEL FEATURE - SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

A very quick trip on trails simply by typing the word “hiking” into Twitter.

Why I Hike - A City Lover’s Tale

TRAVEL FEATURE - SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Because a raccoon made me.

Forget Southern Utah. Look to Northern Utah for Trails

TRAVEL FEATURE - AUGUST 26, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

From giant horseflies to nudity, here are lowlights and highlights of hiking in Northern Utah.

London: An Undiscovered Hiker’s Paradise?

TRAVEL FEATURE - AUGUST 26, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Believe it. No excuse should stop anyone in the most populous city in the United Kingdom from discovering the country’s best trails.

Where to Travel in August

TRAVEL FEATURE - JULY 24, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

August may be one of the hottest months for the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, but that doesn’t mean your vacation must be to a beach overloaded with sun-burnt tourists.

Albuquerque Highs and Lows

TRAVEL FEATURE - JULY 24, 2014 - LOUIS LA PLANTE

Visitors to Albuquerque, New Mexico, needn’t have both feet on the ground to have an adventure at the highest and lowest points in the city.