If you want to fly but don't have the guts for hang gliding or BASE jumping, ziplining is a fun, safe alternative. With lines that range from 100 feet to more than a mile, locations around the world offer an incredible variety of great opportunities to try it out. Fly at speeds up to 100 [...]

White water rafting is one of the classic, wild, activities in the outdoors. It is also an opportunity for an unbelievable family adventure. Around the country, there are several rivers--and rafting outfitters--that are perfectly suited to the entire family. Here are three of the best: New River Go...

Had enough of being trapped indoors this winter? Get outside with our DIY Winter Adventure series. Christmas may be over, but many schoolchildren around the country are still enjoying their winter break. That means parents need to find seasonal diversions until they can get their kids back to schoo...

There are a lot of great ways to explore new places -- by car, on foot, bicycle, even airplane. But there's something about doing it on horseback that's different- the connection between you and the animal has a way of making an experience with nature more intimate and real. If you're considering a...

If you want to take your family on an unforgettable adventure, complete with wild animals and exotic experiences, then consider booking a safari. Once exclusively the domain of the wealthy single male, safaris now come in many varieties, including ones which the whole family can enjoy. While not ex...

When making family plans for the summer, many of us get locked in to just thinking about the festivals near us, and don't always consider the wide variety of celebrations that would make a great destination on a summer road trip. People are passionate about everything from food to music to film to ...