These must-read books about Croatia and Montenegro dive deep into the tumultuous history, culture and lure of the Balkan Peninsula.

Forest bathing, or experiencing nature through all five senses, is more than just a stress reduction technique or health booster: it’s magic. Here's why you should give it a try...

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With his kids grown, outdoor writer T. Edward Nickens reflects on his favorite family vacation memories and makes the case for taking your kids camping.

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Just a six hour drive from Portland is the gateway to Idaho’s world-renowned rivers and Lower Salmon River rafting. You'll wish you knew about this sooner.

Flowing through one of the last great unprotected wilderness areas of the West, you'll feel like a true explorer rafting the Owyhee River.

Here’s a quick guide to some of the most common river terminology and signals that guides use to communicate while floating downstream.

On dory trips, the question that inevitably comes up is, "Where do the names on the boats come from?" We've got the answer right here...