Autumn hiking in La Grave, France
La Grave, in the French Alps, is famed for its skiing but walking trails that open up in summer offer magnificent terrain, stunning views and intriguing accommodation – such as yurts, says Nicola Iseard
The UK’s best national park campsites
Camping in a national parks means a more tranquil stay without the hordes of day-trippers. Dixe Wills picks 15 stunningly located sites, one for each park
How to climb Mount Snowdon
There are many paths up Snowdon. Jim Perrin, who has spent his life under the spell cast by this beautiful mountain, helps you choose a route
Backpackers’ diaries: in Mongolia, disaster strikes for Zac
Horse riding in Mongolia, Zac falls and breaks his arm, badly. The only solution is to air-ambulance him out
Homestays in Argentina: how ethical holidays are protecting a way of life
Artisans and farmers in wild northern Argentina are offering homestays as a way of preserving local lifestyles. Kevin Rushby drops by for lunch and so much more
How two Iranian brothers created one of the world’s first travel documentaries
In the 1950s, the Omidvar brothers travelled the Congo, the Arctic Circle and the Andes on motorbikes and in a 2CV. The recently rediscovered film of their trip will be shown at the 2013 Adventure Travel Film Festival
Top 10 outdoor activities and day trips in Nevada
Outdoor trips in Nevada can mean the adrenaline rush of mountain biking, paddleboarding and white-water rafting, or watching wild mustangs – emblem of the American west – do the running instead, writes Mary Caperton Morton
Boulder, Utah: how to survive the great outdoors
The head instructor from Boulder Outdoor Survival School gives her top tips on how to survive in the state's wide open spaces – and what to do if you meet a bear in the woods
We will rock you: climbing in Boulder, Colorado
The Boulder-Denver area has all the terrain a keen rock climber could desire, dry sunny weather for making the most of it and, best of all, a community of people who love the sport, says Paige Claasen
Top 10 outdoor trips and activities in Colorado
Hiking, mountain biking, rafting, fishing … Colorado's open spaces offer a superb range of outdoor activities and experiences to try, writes Kelly Bastone
Welcome to America’s real big country: Colorado, Nevada and Utah
Nevada, Colorado and Utah capture the American story - this is John Ford western territory and it is hauntingly beautiful and magnificently wild, says former park ranger Nevada Barr
Top 10 outdoor trips and activities in Utah, USA
Whether it's sailing on the Salt Lake, mountain biking in Canyonlands national park or enjoying great powder for skiing, Utah will not let you down when it comes to the great outdoors, writes Brett Prettyman
School holiday ideas: top 10 outdoor activities for kids
Fancy an outdoor activity with a difference? Then let the kids have a go at zego riding, zorbing, snow sphering or ghyll scrambling. Plus ideas for good old-fashioned walking and mountain biking if you want to keep things simple
Cambodia’s vast lost city: world’s greatest pre-industrial site unearthed
A ground-breaking archaeological discovery in Cambodia has revealed a colossal 700-year old urban landscape connecting ancient cities and temples to Angkor Wat. Lara Dunston joins the excavation team for the first site visit by a British newspaper
How Australia’s Barunga festival keeps alive the Aboriginal spirit
Barunga, in Australia's 'top end', is the country's largest Aboriginal festival. Revived this year, it keeps alive the traditions of a people who are still coming to terms with tourism, says Kate Hennessy