The Versatility Factor Four rides that eat up the terrain, whether you're into mountain or road biking, but not your budget. Mountain + Road Bikes
Summer Festivals
American Escapes 'Tis the season for outdoor celebrations! Our coast-to-coast poster features 13 lively outposts with everything from BBQ to microbrew. Find the Festivals
Travel Directory
Essential Travel Guide Plan a trip or find a destination with info from more than 50 outfitters, sorted by regions like Africa, Patagonia, and New Zealand. Travel Directory
Rafting the Middle Fork Photographer Woods Wheatcroft captured a dynamic gathering of the generations to float the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. View the Photo Gallery
This Month in National Geographic ADVENTURE
Instant Expert: Bearproofing How to avoid close encounters of an ursine kind. Use these expert tips to avoid attracting bears »
Robert Young Pelton: Kidnapping Getting kidnapped on your vacation can happen. Pelton shows how to sidestep getting held for ransom »
Sebastian Junger Hard-won lessons from the road by author Sebastian Junger »
Wild Roads: Free Map Who knew the East's last frontier was only hours from NYC? Take a Pennsylvania road trip »
Where Next: Greek Islands Here's the plan for your week-long, multisport sailing odyssey. Leave tourist- clogged beaches in your wake. Greek Islands vacation
Presenting Our Action Photo Contest Winners!
