Ireland: Turf to Tourism
EU funds will help several Irish counties transition from polluting peat-cutting to tourism
Hikes and Walks
Southern Highlands, New South Wales
Barry Barford takes us on a tour of the New South Wales Southern Highlands – a little touch of England in Australia.
Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary
DrFumblefinger recalls one of his favorite places to spend time when he lived in Calgary. Fish Creek Provincial Park offers great hiking and cycling opportunities in a natural environment, in the heart of a major city. It is one of the largest urban parks in Canada
Artists' Paintpots Trail, Yellowstone National Park
DrFumblefinger shares an interesting hike in Yellowstone National Park, filled with geothermal features including boiling water and mud pots.
Swan Lake, Rockefeller Preserve State Park, NY
Jonathan L took an early fall hike at The Rockefeller Preserve State Park in Mount Pleasant, New York
Trans Canada trail gets funding boost
Canada's coast-to-coast multi-use trail gets new funding for upgrades and extensions
Ireland looking to link Greenways
Several of Ireland's popular hiking and biking trails may soon be linked.
Rambling in Reims
A day trip to Reims to visit some important sites turned into an opportunity for PHeymont to follow his habit of wandering interesting towns and cities
New book opens paths for disabled hikers
A new resource, drawn from personal experience, aims at opening new opportunities for outdoor recreation
Lord Howe Island, Australia
With daily visitor numbers capped at 400 to help protect the island’s natural environment, this is one destination where you never need to worry about crowds.
Lembah Bujang, Malaysia: A Well-Kept Secret
Jayita shares a forest paradise, known and used almost exclusively by locals.
A Hike to Horseshoe Lake, Denali National Park
DrFumblefinger shares photos of his favorite hike in Denali National Park. A fairly easy walk, it provides an excellent opportunity to view wildlife.
Climbing Gunung Jerai, Malaysia
Jayita shares a beautiful if somewhat challenging mountain hike in Malaysia, with gorgeous views from the top
Limerick: a bus to the bike path
Limerick's Greenway, a 40-mile bike and hike trail, now offers bus service for those who want to cover shorter distances.
England’s Lake District
Barry Barford revisits an area of outstanding natural beauty in the country of his birth.