Travel Archive
Return to Wild Waters
On Lake Superior's Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, nature has the power to create, destroy—and regenerate. View online article here
What Happened to the Woman in the Hotel Room Next Door?
With their closed doors and transient nature, hotels can provide an environment for crimes like sex trafficking. An incident in the middle of the night prompts a writer to ask what is being done to prevent them. View online article here »
Lake Superior is Cold, Sparsely Settled, and Known for Bad Weather. Perfect for Cruising, Some Say.
As cruising picks up, one small Wisconsin port weighs the pros and cons of more ships and their impact on the town and environment. View online article here »
Crowd Mentality
Our national parks have enacted thoughtful solutions to mass tourism. It's time for visitors to do their part, too. View online article here »
Overtourism has reached a dangerous tipping point. Am I part of the problem?
The stunning destination of Sedona, Arizona is feeling the squeeze, along with many other iconic destinations worldwide. A new film called ‘The Last Tourist’ offers up ways we can fix the travel glut. View online article here »
100 Great American Parks
Nowhere in the world is there a park system like America's. The National Park System was the first in the world and is a collection of the country's best national treasures. For Americans, these places are part of our cultural DNA. Filled with beautiful National...
Minneapolis is a big wheel in the urban cycling movement
Minnesota’s largest city has bold plans to expand its bike network and make it more accessible and equitable. View online article
Looking for a “Stairway to Heaven”? Try the Austrian Alps
The Grosser Donnerkogel via ferrata, or "iron way," draws climbers seeking mountain highs and sublime vistas. View online article
Does Travel Insurance Cover the Coronavirus?
One of the many things that COVID-19 has taught us is to always consider buying a travel insurance policy. Here's how to protect yourself now and on future trips. View online article here »
Epic Action Italy
This road trip in northern Italy engages the muscles and indulges the senses View PDF here »
Norway’s Bold Plan to Tackle Overtourism
And climate change at the same time View online article here »
The Shape of Water
At 1.1 million acres, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the largest and most popular backcountry destinations in the U.S. and a longtime proving ground for adventurers. But now the region is facing the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. Stephanie...