The Great Lakes offers plenty of space for water sports. There are rivers and creeks that are great if you want to kayak Chicago.

This is a partner post, and contains affiliate links. Outdoors.com may earn a commission when you make a purchase through these links. Thank you for your support.  Ah, summer. Perhaps you’re looking forward to some time off as the days get longer and warmer. Or maybe you’re planning a relaxing vacation in some far-off land [...]

The Caribbean is one of the best destinations in the world for snorkeling. Here are some of the best spots!

Let’s face it: While you might live for the great outdoors, not all of your family or friends are born campers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t spend a few nights together in the wilderness—provided you choose your accommodations to suit everyone in your crew. Whether you prefer the beach or the mountains, these all-inclusive [...]

California is home to some of the most incredible cave systems in the U.S. From the sprawling marble caves of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the unique lava tubes in the Mojave, the caves of California draw novice and experienced cavers alike. Let’s take a look at some of the best underground adventures to be [...]

Exploring the world off the beaten path can lead to amazing discoveries, and some of those paths can also lead you to some breathtaking sights. If sightseeing is your thing, this is the list for you. Here are 15 colossal statues around the world to add to your travel bucket list.  Colossal: (adjective) To be [...]

Would you like to eat a Michelin Star meal in space? Well, now you can, as long as you have an extra $180,000 to spend. 

With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch, many of us find ourselves once again swept up in the dreamy scores, landscapes, and natural ephemera of the Zelda universe. Exploration is at the heart of this wandering, whimsical game, which invites players to run, swim, climb, fight, and [...]

Nestled among the rugged sand dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore, you can find 19 rustic, historic cabins, almost all of which are owned by the National Park Service. Booking a stay in one can be quite hard—these dune shacks are hot commodities, and the Park Service runs a lottery for people to book [...]

A rare baby horse born in England is bringing hope to a wildlife reintroduction program in Mongolia.  Luujin, a Przewalski’s horse, was born last week at the Whipsnade Zoo in England. The zoo is working with scientists in Mongolia to save the species, which is considered the last of the “truly wild” horses in the [...]