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Experience the great outdoors in southern British Columbia by camping and hiking along the newly established Spirit of 2010 Trail.

Railtrails are old railway lines converted into groomed trails. They offer peaceful and pleasant scenery and great bicycling trails for the whole family to enjoy.

Cycle along the Kennebec River and through the historic capital-area communities of Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, and Gardiner. A great alternative for commuters, too!

The Central Otago Rail Trail is one of the most popular destinations on New Zealand's south island. You can curl in Naseby, kayak in Karitane and see penguins in Oamaru.

An historic cycle ride through beautiful Central Otago reliving the glory days of the gold rush and the romance of rail travel.

Enjoy some of the scenic coastal walking trails this region has to offer.

From the flat prairie of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the mountainous country of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada's West offers cycling routes for everyone.

Bike this well-marked, easily navigated multi-use trail in the shadows of two of Maine's highest mountains, Sugarloaf and Bigelow.

Beautiful red and yellow autumn colors mark the country side of North East Victoria (Australia). Glorious cool mornings can be enjoyed in comfortable accommodation.

Flat grade, challenging surface, good scenery make an interesting mountain bike outing. The trail is in the Kennebec River Valley with its peaceful, old-time feeling.

Cross-country skiing techniques seem counterintuitive at first. Mastering the diagonal stride is the first step to gliding through the winter wilderness on Nordic skis.

Winter accessories like hats, gloves, waist packs, chemical hand warmers, insulated water bottles, hydration systems, gaiters, and sunglasses make cold treks safer.

Board the TranzAlpine for a journey through snow capped alpine peaks, sapphire blue lakes and verdant forests.

For a traveler who is looking for something a little quieter and "off the beaten path," St. Albans, Vermont, may just be the ticket.

In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the eastern U.S. and Canada.

Argentina's Old Patagonian Express transports tourists back in time with a journey from Esquel to Nahuel Pan in Patagonia's Western Chabut province.

Melbourne has many surrounding regions perfect for daytrips, such as the Yarra Valley wine region, and the best bit is that it's accessible by the city's public transport

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports believes that recreation's physical and emotional impact can give the disabled immeasurable self-esteem, confidence, and independence.

A family ski holiday package can meet the needs of both skiers and non-skiers if it includes other winter activities such as skating, tubing, snowshoeing, or sledding.