Ted Alan Stedman

Love Triangle

A three-peat journey to the U.S. Virgin Islands confirms that a diver's love is never lost

Adventure Diving

Taking the Plunge Might be the Best Passport to the Greatest Show on Earth

Denver by Pedal

Bikes are the Perfect Way to Explore the Mile High City

In the Lizard's Lair

Besides being home to a mythical reptile, Lizard Head Wilderness has some great hiking

Peak Season

This winter, plunge into powdery slopes and trek through snowy trails, then pamper yourself in alpine paradise

Hike, Hike, Hut!

Colorado's mountain huts make backcountry adventures accessible -- all surprisingly comfortable -- year-round

Small Wonders

Wild and wonderful, St. Vincent and the Grenadines isn't dubbed the "Critter Capital of the Caribbean" for nothing. And you'll have it practically to yourself.

Caribbean Destinations

13 Caribbean destinations you've never dived, but should

Tropical Tranquilo in Honduras' Bay Islands

Settling into the pulse of the ocean

Diving the National Parks

From sea to shining sea, America is brimming with parks open to divers

Learning the Ropes

Canyoneering takes hiking to another level in Colorado's canyon country

Skiing the West

Letting it fly in Crested Butte, Colorado

It's Ski Town, USA

Colorado's Steamboat Springs is the ultimate snowy getaway

Luxury Card | Dive In

Pristine coral reefs are increasingly rare. See them now.

Adrenaline Rush

These sporty sojourns offer all the creature comforts you need to reward your efforts

24 Reasons to Dive the Cayman Islands

This one-stop drop zone clearly covers all the bases

Set Sail: The 12 Best Destinations to Explore by Liveaboard

The searing desert sands straddling the Red Sea contrast with a lush undersea world of ­dramatic soft corals and upwards of 1,000 species of fish - 20 percent of which can be found nowhere else.

Southwest Sizzle

Arizona's Lake Havasu offers 60 miles of shoreline to explore

Highest Ground

Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks offer goal-oriented exhilaration

Classic State

Traditional cross-country skiing is comfortable with its progress

Daredevil Dives

Creatures that will give you wicked thrills, and operators who will get you back in one piece.

How To Plan A Weekend Dive Vacation in Palm Beach County, Florida

Looking for the best dive sites in Florida? Here's our weekend itinerary for an epic weekend for scuba divers in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Easy Riders

Snow bikes offer a fun alternative when it comes to shredding the slopes

Scratching the Surface

A month-long diving expedition in the Philippines yields mating mandarin fish, a subterranean river black-out, sharks that decapitate -- and that's only the beginning

The Skinny on Fat Bikes

Big tires add up to big fun in cycling's newest niche

Prime Time in the Palm Beaches

Florida's Palm Beach County features a cast of thousands for divers

Then and Now: Sixty years ago, recreational diving had its beginnings in the Cayman Islands....

Sixty years ago, recreational diving had its beginnings in the Cayman Islands. These scuba pioneers created a dive destination that is the stuff of legend. She's a real looker, all right. easy to get to know, not the least bit fussy.

Sophisticated Seoul

South Korea's Capital Harmonizes Past and Present

Wild on Africa

A journey in southern Africa yields a montage of encounters with majestic wildlife and resolute villages where daily life continues as it has for century

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Once home to Wyatt Earp and Calamity Jane, this town still exudes an Old West feel. This year, Magic City of the Plains celebrates its 150th anniversary.

A Different State of Mind

Key West -- a celebrated island where Florida ends and the fun begins

Churchill Polar Bear Tours

Journey Into Middle Kingdom

A Yangtze river cruise offers a seamless look at China's past and present

A Natural Finnish

A summer jaunt in Finland exploring the country's dense forests, lakes and islands

Gourmet Getaways

Whoever said it's the journey and not the destination probably wasn't greeted on arrival with great food and company. Discover a magical gourmet getaway.

Some Like it Hot

Colorado's thermal springs are a can't-miss Rocky Mountain experience

Full Tilt: Bangkok After 5

Bangkok goes all out after dark

A South African Odyssey

From wine tasting to spotting wild game, the "Rainbow Nation" offers diversity of many kinds

Wildlife Getaways

Getting up close and personal with some of America's most capricious creatures

Limin' on Nevis

On St. Kitts' languid little sister, the clocks are set to island time

Winter Wranglers

Ranchers and skiers take to the slopes for a celebration of winter in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Nomads Have More Fun

The coolest trips, trends, expert advice and best new places to get lost

Tropical Breeze

Set an easy pace and explore the natural beauty of Belize

Fire and Ice

From volcanoes to glaciers, nature has the upper hand in Iceland

Front Range Foray

An autumn road trip offers a great taste of Colorado

An East Africa Safari

Nairobi is the gateway to adventures in Kenya and Tanzania

Breathtaking Belize

This eco-diverse Central American nation offers sea and land adventures

Africa in Style

Take a modern safari in South Africa

Nights Out: After 5 in Lima

With trendy districts, museums and restaurants, Lima’s lights stay on late

Colorado Escapes: All that Glitters

Aspen's winter season -- from skiing to dinning to art gazing -- is nothing short of epic

Vikings in Vogue

Course traditions mean Iceland's fiercest fighters are alive and well

Summer on the Slopes

Soak in some sun -- and work up a sweat -- in Red River, New Mexico

Desert Wonder

White Sands National Monument is an otherworldly oasis in the New Mexico wilderness

Mystic Journey

Peru's unrivaled diversity

Alone in the Wild

A serene Alaskan kayak trip can lead to a heart-stopping encounter with "The Bear Horrible"

Name that Dune

It's a great Colorado autumn escape, and our newest National Park -- and you've probably never heard of it

Mythic Encounters

For a trip beyond compare, explore the many faces of Peru

Far Down, Far Up, Far Out

Vast and Quirky, Southeast New Mexico is a Road-Tripping Riddle

Journey to the Top of the Earth

Canada's New Arctic Highway Makes for the Ultimate Northern Road Trip

Colorado Wellness

Wellness Comes Naturally for the Colorado Community of Steamboat Springs

Lofty Pursuit

An ambitious trek hits the peaks and valleys of Peru's diverse geography

Jordanian Odyssey

Nature, Culture and Adventure Await

The Emerald Crown of Lanna Kingdom

Welcome to Northern Thailand, a Verdant Nature Hub for Adventurers

A Quiet Corner of the Caribbean

Island Hopping St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Quebec, Au Naturel

Communing with nature comes easily in this land of forests, mountains, water and wildlife

Swiss Grand E Tour

The Switch has been Flipped for the New E-Grand Tour in Switzerland

Cities on the Side

For many Americans, smaller is better in this new age of travel

Things to do in Denver, Colorado

Rock the South Platte River or simply relax on the banks

Fabulous Fiji

A Journey to the Enchanting Archipelago Showcases the Many Forms of Warmth

Mile-High Summer Fun

Exploring Denver's natural beauty and downtown renaissance

South Pacific Shangra-la

Exploring the tropical paradise of Fiji

Maritime Quest

Quebec's Maritime Lighthouse Trail is a beacon for travelers in search of natural history, diverse culture and abundant wildlife

Drive the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Via

Travel back in time along the jaw-dropping Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway through Colorado and Utah

El Malpais National Monument day trip

Experience the lava fields, breathtaking views, and some of the oldest Douglas firs around

Primordial Splendor

Cast away to the Palawan Archipelago for a bounty of nature adventures

The Broadmoor

The historic "Grand Dame of the Rockies" is a renowned destination

Great Fall Hikes: 15 Gorgeous Trails for Fall Foliage in the West

These great fall hikes span from Arizona to Washington and deliver plenty of fall color, crisp air, and beautiful panoramas.

Searching for Elvis in Cozumel

The crashing Caribbean surf is serenading me with its rhythm; the humid ocean air immobilizes like a sodden straightjacket. Frivolous thoughts pour through my mind. Has it been a dozen, or maybe 15 times that I've found myself at this precise latitudinal coordinate, sitting on this exact barstool?

Moab, Utah: Explore the finer side

If you haven't been here since your dude days, you're in for a pleasant, even refined, surprise

A South Pacific Tale

The Cook Islands are plush with Polynesian culture and natural beauty

Bonaire, A Dutch Treat

Bonaire blends aquatic delights with Caribbean culture

Walking England

Crossing England one step at a time

A Walk on the Welsh Side

Walking the Wales Coast Past is like stepping into a storybook

Autumn in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

The "off" season is the right season for this northern Colorado recreation hub.

Colorado's Hidden Escapes

These covert destinations boast thrilling adventure and endless entertainment without the crowds or clout of bigger mountain towns

Into the Light

On the darkest night in October, Ted Alan Stedman experiences India's favorite festival while on a Caribbean island much closer to home

One perfect day in the Albuquerque outdoors

It's prime time for a getaway filled with kayaking, biking, and dining

Nature: Disappearing Lakes, Rising Seas

Climate change and human activity are destroying some of the world's most iconic lakes, while rising temperatures are causing coastal flooding worldwide

Vanishing Act

Scientists have sounded the alarm that may of the world's coral reefs are dead or dying. While some healthy reefs still exist, the future is ominous

Namibia -- a wildlife photographer's paradise

A good news story about African wildlife conservation that's great for travelers, too

The US' surreal alien landscape

Hidden in the remote stretches of north-west New Mexico, the Bisti Badlands are one of the US' most surreal sites.

The Physics of Basketball

Everyone agrees that making a basket takes some degree of skill, but understanding the physics of basketball is another matter

Luxury Card | Save the Species, Save the World

In 2019, the Australian Koala Foundation declared koalas functionally extinct. Sad social media memes multiplied. Panic ensued. And then, a most important parsing of words. Not yet gone entirely the way of the dodo or the mammoth, koalas live on.

Do the Right Thing

Adopting and enshrining conservation measures is the new normal in the dive industry

Fooling Mother Nature

Plant scientists make a world-class investment in CU-Boulder's new greenhouse

A Tale of Two Islands

Frigid Iceland and tropical Hawaii couldn't be more different. Or could they?

Taking it Outside

Colorado non-profits help soothe injuries with invigorating outdoor sports for the disabled

A moment of 'incomplete isolation'

Otherworldly. Dramatic. Stark. Surreal. Just so weird! Between gasps and quizzical stares, these are common refrains from first-time visitors at Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Truth is, these reactions carry a lot of cachet here.

A Life Worth Living

With the untimely death of Galen Rowell, mountaineering and photography lose their preeminent practitioner

The Mountain Biking Quandary

As Congress makes decisions on Roadless Areas, Mountain Bikers are going to be forced to choose between two evils: Lose Singletrack to Wilderness, or Lose Singletrack to Roads. Is there another way?

The View from Here

NASA executive launches leadership class in CU-Boulder business college

A Wolcott Winery Offers Wine Enthusiasts a Stomping Good Time

Want to be invited to the most exclusive wine event of the year? You'll have to join the club. Not a members-only golf club (we have plenty of those), but the winemaking club Vines at Vail at 4 Eagle Ranch in Wolcott, the valley's sole commercial winery.

Frisco's First Family of Nordic Skiing

Multi-generational Daytons serve community with groomed cross-country trails, social hub

Ninja Climber

Boulder sport climber aims high while teaching kids upward mobility

Art District on Santa Fe, Denver

Art thrives in Denver's original and historic Hispanic neighborhood

The XX Factor

Introduction of elite Woman's USA Pro Challenge division has female racers on a roll

The Business of Being Ed

It took mountains of money to be the first American to summit all of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. Here's how Steady Eddy raised the cast to stand on top.

Creative Classrooms

Like the artists it nurtures, the Breckenridge Arts District continues to blossom. Witness September's public coming-out party that previewed new venues in the town's ever-expanding creative campus, which occupies an entire block just east of the Riverwalk Performing Arts Center.