Explore outdoor travel stories

Go with a plan. Come back with a story. Discover iconic recommendations, insights and experiences curated by Lonely Planet contributors.

Continent:

Europe Asia North America South America Australia & Pacific Africa Middle East Caribbean Central America Antarctica

Category:

Outdoors Adventure Art & Culture Beaches Budget Couples Events Family Food & Drink Road Trips Sustainable Travel Travel Advice

Results (1,418)

Group of people trekking in the Tatra Mountains.

Feb 2, 20225 min read

5 great day trips from Kraków for hiking, history and more

A woman takes a photo from a kayak in the Everglades

Feb 1, 20224 min read

Outdoor adventures in Florida’s Everglades and Paradise Coast

Couple walking to the beach with sand dunes.

Feb 1, 20226 min read

From manatees to mermaids: the 9 best state parks in Florida

adventure travel, hiking in Iceland with a backpack, tourist looking at the colorful landscape of Landmannalaugar

Jan 25, 20228 min read

How to choose an epic hike on any continent in the world

Father and daughter smiling as they hike together in a park

Jan 24, 20227 min read

Yosemite vs Yellowstone: which national park is best for you?

Taken on Booth Falls trail in Vail, Colorado while hiking.

Jan 22, 20226 min read

The best hikes in Vail to convince you to hang up your skis

Stonehenge

Jan 18, 202210 min read

Lonely Planet reveals the 10 best travel experiences in the UK

Zebra surrounded with black and white stripes in herd.

Jan 18, 20227 min read

The 5 best national parks in Tanzania: Where to spot elephants, see the Great Migration and canoe on Africa's largest lake

Mountain bikers riding down a trail in the woods.

Jan 14, 20227 min read

These Vail activities and experiences are totally free

Church of St. Lazarus (Agios Lazaros) in Larnaka on Cyprus

Jan 13, 20228 min read

The best day trips from Nicosia include visits to ancient ruins, beautiful beaches and historic castles

For those not afraid of height, walk on narrow and swinging rope bridges built on top of towering sky trees in Parashorea Scenic Zone of Xishuangbanna National Tropical Rainforest Park, located in Mengla county, Xishuangbanna prefecture @ Yunnan province of China.

Jan 10, 20226 min read

China's Xishuangbanna: 10 best outdoor adventure experiences

Lhamo Choeki Sherpa's husband went missing after being struck by an avalanche near the summit of Baruntse in 2010. Her family was left to pick up the pieces.

Jan 10, 202211 min read

Tragedy and resilience among the Sherpa people of the Himalaya

Hornbjarg cliffs at Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland.

Jan 10, 20226 min read

The ultimate guide to Hornstrandir, Europe's last wilderness

A yak carries supplies to base camp.

Jan 10, 20229 min read

7 expert tips to sustainably trek to Everest Base Camp

Man photographer with camera and tripod stabilizing gimbal hiking on autumn Bear Rocks trail in Dolly Sods, West Virginia filming video of red huckleberry bushes.

Jan 7, 20227 min read

The 6 best hikes in West Virginia

One man crossing a pond in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Jan 7, 20229 min read

The best thru-hikes you can fit into a busy schedule

Rear View Of Two Women Walking On Footpath Leading Towards Mountain - stock photo
Photo taken in Zgornje Jezersko, Slovenia

Jan 7, 20228 min read

How to trek Slovenia: 5 stellar long-haul hikes

Black runner in desert landscape, Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States - stock photo

Jan 6, 20224 min read

6 expert tips you need to know to experience US national parks all to yourself

Young female friends pointing while looking through window in motor home

Jan 5, 20227 min read

A practical guide to living your best vanlife in Iceland: campers, routes and rules

South Africa, Safari in Kruger National Park - African Elephants

Jan 5, 20228 min read

The 11 most incredible national parks in South Africa for wildlife, hiking and more

Girl taking a picture of the famous Pinnacle Rock

Jan 4, 20227 min read

Ecuador's best national parks are wild wonderlands

Overseas highway to Key West island, Florida Keys, USA. Aerial view beauty nature. ; Shutterstock ID 708960646; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Client Services; full: Florida Keys - Outdoor adventures

Jan 3, 20226 min read

Land the perfect outdoor adventure in The Florida Keys

Trekking in Ilha Grande to Pico do Papagaio Mountain, Costa Verde south of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Jan 2, 20229 min read

Brazil's best hikes cover everything from beaches to rainforest

Young asian female traveler with backpack traveling sitting on taxi or Tuk Tuk and see map travel with old temple (Wat Mahathat) background, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
1142931124

Jan 1, 20225 min read

Why you should start planning a trip really far in advance

Young woman meditating on a mountain top in Rio de Janeiro.

Dec 31, 20215 min read

The best national parks in Brazil: jungles, jaguars and jaw-dropping waterfalls

A chinese woman sitting on the edge of a cliff on top of overlook mountain in the catskills in Woodstock New York on a sunny summer day.;

Dec 30, 20219 min read

The 8 best hiking trails in the Catskills for every fitness level

Tourists hiking in mountain scenery

Dec 28, 20218 min read

Aspen's best hikes for an exhilarating breath of fresh air

Active volcano at Kyushu island

Dec 21, 20216 min read

Fire and Water: The two natures of Kyushu’s Mt. Aso

A woman hiking above Boulder, Colorado

Dec 16, 20215 min read

Best ways to get outdoors in Boulder

Couple trail running with two dogs on Montana hillside near Bozeman

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Bozeman's best free (or nearly free!) things to do in town

Hikers walking their dogs, The Flatirons rock formations, Chautauqua Park, Boulder, Colorado USA.

Dec 13, 20214 min read

The 10 best parks in (and around) Boulder

old growth forest in Cathedral Grove MacMillan Provincial Park Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Vancouver Island’s best hikes: 7 treks and trails to try

Clingman's Dome mountaintop observatory during sunset in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Dec 12, 202113 min read

The best day trips from Asheville, North Carolina

Man fatbiking on a trail in winter in Duluth, Minnesota

Dec 10, 202111 min read

The 12 best Minneapolis day trips that truly celebrate Minnesota

Winter ski season in Girdwood, Alaska - stock photo
Winter at Alyeska Resort near Anchorage, Alaska

Dec 9, 20219 min read

The best day trips from Anchorage for giant cabbages, Cold War citadels and craggy mountain climbs

Young woman walking on a suspension bridge over Wainibau stream on the Lavena Coastal Walk.

Dec 9, 20216 min read

Don’t leave Fiji without visiting these national parks and marine sanctuaries

"Albuquerque, USA - October 12, 2007: Mass ascension of hot air balloons and crowd of people in the early morning at Balloon Fiesta Park. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction with over 600 balloons and crowds for some events in excess of 100,000 people."

Dec 8, 20214 min read

These 10 Albuquerque parks are a breath of fresh air

Adventurous woman, outdoor woman, friend, guide, Badass, strong, happy, content, risk taker, whole/complete, competent

Dec 3, 202110 min read

The 18 best free – or almost free – things to do in Patagonia

Unusual rock formation in Arches national park in Utah, USA, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-15T01:22:54.000Z, User: Ppeterson948, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP , client: Global Publishing WIP , other: Pia Peterson Haggarty

Dec 2, 20216 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Utah

Adult Male Elk and his herd - Grand Tetons - stock photo
Elk (Cervus canadensis), Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Dec 2, 20214 min read

How to have an incredible safari experience without leaving the US

Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico, United States, North America

Dec 1, 20218 min read

These top day trips from Albuquerque showcase the best of the Southwest

Crystal Shower Falls in Gondwana Rainforest at Dorrigo National Park, New South Wales

Dec 1, 20216 min read

5 unmissable Scenic Rim hikes: ancient rainforests and lush waterfalls await you

Hands up if you're excited to go on a road trip in Sweden!

Dec 1, 20217 min read

9 of the best road trips in Sweden: take a chance on these

A woman hiking above Boulder, Colorado

Nov 29, 20217 min read

The best day trips from Boulder promise Rocky Mountain adventure

Sunbathers relaxing on a beach at Zingaro Natural Reserve © Getty Images

Nov 25, 20215 min read

Sicily's most beautiful national parks and reserves

long distance Hiker on the Kungsleden hiking Trail in Lapland - Sweden

Nov 25, 20218 min read

11 Swedish hiking trails you won’t want to miss

Couple Canoeing in Vermont

Nov 23, 20214 min read

The top free things to do in Vermont are always outdoors

A young couple hiking a forest ridge on Maui

Nov 18, 20217 min read

These stunning Maui hikes visit waterfalls, rainforests and volcanoes

The devastating natural beauty of Sweden's national parks has to be seen to be believed

Nov 18, 20218 min read

Sweden's most stunning national parks: from Lapland to lowlands

A women hiker on a rocky shoreline in the Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus

Nov 17, 20216 min read

The most serene national parks in Cyprus: take a break from the beach

People walking on the Malibu Pier.

Nov 15, 20216 min read

A guide to Malibu’s most fun neighborhoods

An IT Observer works just off the summit of Mt. Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Nov 12, 202114 min read

New England's best hikes can be enjoyed during the winter

The sprawling forests of Burgundy provide excellent walks and hikes

Nov 11, 20217 min read

5 beautiful walks in Burgundy: vines, chateaux and Gallic drama

Hiker raising arms over views of mountains in Troodos National Park

Nov 5, 20215 min read

See a different side to Cyprus on these stunning hikes

Devil's Bridge Trail (3.9 miles) is one of Sedona's most popular out-and-back trails

Nov 4, 20216 min read

The 7 best day trips from Phoenix for an Arizona adventure

Young couple hiking at Niedere Tauer in meadow with wildflowers

Nov 4, 20219 min read

These hikes in Austria offer a taste of the high life

kilimanjaro route, camp, tanzania with clouds, people License Type: media Download Time: 2023-07-24T01:47:40.000Z User: Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Nov 4, 20215 min read

Ready for a new challenge? These are the 10 best peaks for beginner mountaineers

A hiker looks at Bowtie Arch outside of Moab, Utah.

Nov 3, 20216 min read

Top free (and almost free) things to do in Moab

Colourful sunrise on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona.

Nov 3, 20215 min read

Summiting the peaks of metro Phoenix

The view across the Baksan Valley from an acclimatisation trek on Cheget Peak © Peter Watson / Lonely Planet

Nov 2, 20215 min read

You want to climb Europe's highest peak? Here's how to summit Mount Elbrus

1
...
16
17
18
...
24

Explore More

Explore

Attractions

Explore

Destinations

Shop

Books