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FROM THE BOSTON GLOBE
Fast trip to a new high: skydiving on his 50th
ORANGE - My husband, Bill, was turning 50, and he wanted to do something he had never done before: skydive.
Lazily afloat from Vermont resort to vineyard
JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. - The bustle of Vermont's famous Stowe area has not yet spilled over the mountains into the Lamoille River Valley - nor have the crowds. Here await quiet rambles filled with . . . well, I may as well say it: spacious skies, amber waves of grain, and purple mountains' majesty.
For backcountry hikers, lodging stops below luxe
A mountain hut can be more like an alpine lodge, complete with entertaining crew, meal service, and showers. It can also be a rough and basic experience with little more than a roof overhead, an outhouse steps away, where electricity is a wish, and the water is carried in.
Take a hike to a hut and see if Maine is on the right path
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - How hard could it be, I asked myself as I contemplated hiking the 2 1/2 miles to the first hut in the newborn Maine Huts & Trails system. It had been ages since I had worn a serious backpack, years since I had completed a strenuous hike, and I had done neither in winter. Still, I ...
10 great camping spots
Find the perfect places in New England to pitch a tent, roast marshmallows, and go hiking.
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Overseas Adventure drops single supplement fee
More in Globe trotting
Amid the slumping economy, another travel deal. OAT, which specializes in adventure itineraries for the over-50 traveler, is halting single supplement fees for all...
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Around New England
More 15 great bike ridesChecking in
Looking for a cozy inn or B&B;? Search Boston Globe reviews throughout New England and plan your romantic excursion.
Hide N Seek
Parents, take note: Tracking down hidden booty with the help of an electronic device is a great way to get kids to explore New England's natural beauty on a long hike.
Outstanding outdoors
Take a ride to Eugene and the nearby outdoor playgrounds in the McKenzie River Valley and along the Oregon coast.
Far-flung sport
Grab a disc and tee off amid woods and rocks on fairways far away from Pebble Beach.
Blending cheap and chic
From low-budget hostels to lavish seafood meals, discover the many sides of Nantucket Island.
- Story A hostel guy in a Lilly Pulitzer world
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Outdoor adventures on the Vineyard
From biking on country roads to kayaking in protected marshes, Martha's Vineyard offers visitors more than just T-shirts with black dogs.
Great outdoors by T
Gas prices got you down? Want to trade the concrete jungle for green spaces? See the great outdoors by T.
Wild, handled with care
Find adventure, sights, and solitude on the docks of a floating lodge and the shores of Princess Royal Island.
- Story King Pacific Lodge
- Plan Canada travel guide
Sweating out a midlife crunch
From ziplining to deep sea fishing, get your adrenaline flowing. Explore the adventurous side of Costa Rica.
- Plan Latin America guide
10 great paddling spots
Dig out the canoe and navigate the waterways with this list of great local paddling spots.
- Audio Tour the White Mountains
- Photos Photo tour of Boston by bike
Don't scratch!
Think you know about poison ivy? Learn about this leafy nuisance and how to avoid it.
- Story Poison ivy is Brookline man's passion
- Explore poison-ivy.org
Shifting gears
Weekly column on urban biking.
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Camping
- Reserve America
- Kampgrounds of America
- National Park Service reservation center
- American Camping Assoc. of New England
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation