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Week of December 27, 1999
A Working Adventure

Week of December 20, 1999
The Key to Camping

Week of December 13, 1999
Pristine Peak Experiences

Week of December 6, 1999
Get Lionized

Week of November 30, 1999
Tuscany, on Foot and on Flicka

Week of November 19, 1999
In Hog (Islands) Heaven

Week of November 12, 1999
Fishing the Fu

Week of November 5, 1999
Making More of the Inca Trail

Week of October 25, 1999
Gone Fishing (and Surfing)

Week of October 18, 1999
Sierran Vertical Challenges

Week of October 11, 1999
Malaise-Free Malaysia

Week of October 4, 1999
Smooth Sailing

Week of September 28, 1999
Climbing Baja

Week of September 7, 1999
Canoeing Quebec's Bonaventure River

Week of August 30, 1999
Mountaineering in India

Week of August 23, 1999
Capital Kayaking

Week of August 16, 1999
Exploring the Frozen Isle

Week of August 9, 1999
Discover the Tobacco Root Mountains

Week ending July 30, 1999
Panama's Unspoiled Islands

Week ending July 23, 1999
The Perfect Pacific Coast Roadtrip

Week ending July 16, 1999
Paddling and Cycling in Nova Scotia

Week ending July 9, 1999
Escape from Sao Paolo

Week ending July 2, 1999
Canoeing the Boundary Waters

Week ending June 25, 1999
Hiking the Dominican Republic

Week ending June 18, 1999
Escaping Pittsburgh

Week ending June 11, 1999
Backpacking in the Southern Ozarks

Week ending June 4, 1999
Galapagos Gallivanting

Week ending May 28, 1999
Dune Combing in New Mexico

Week ending May 21, 1999
Rambling in Canyonlands

Week ending May 14, 1999
Reading the Rapids

Week ending May 7, 1999
Outdoor Adventures in Hawaii

Week ending April 30, 1999
Hikeable Wilderness in Southern Ohio
Escape from Las Vegas

Week ending April 23, 1999
Tasmanian Sands
An Amazon Adventure

Week ending April 16, 1999
Hiking the Mont Blanc Circuit

Week ending April 2, 1999
Mountain biking in Spain

Week of February 4-10, 1999
Hiking the Inca trail in November
In search of the best whitewater in June

Week of January 27 - February 3, 1999
The ultimate multi-sport destination: Utah in spring
Mid-winter dogsledding in Minnesota
Spring backpacking in Canyonlands and Arches

Week of January 14 - January 20, 1999
Learning to Surf in Costa Rica
Winter adventure trips
Finding a real-life dude ranch in the wild west

Week of January 7 - January 13, 1999
Winter camping in the sunny southwest
Winter adventure trips
How do I become a guide?

Week of December 17 - December 23, 1998
Cross-country treks: a coast-to-coast drive
Skiing centers in Vermont
A February motorcycling tour

Week of December 3 - December 9, 1998
Seeking an active vacation, Caribbean-style
Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont
Late spring hikes in the southwest

Week of November 26 - December 2, 1998
Costa Rica — a perfect mid-winter escape
Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont
Late spring hikes in the southwest

Week of November 19 - 25, 1998
Mid-winter skiing in Austria, en famille
Wilderness hiking around Atlanta
Seeking adventure in Kentucky

Week of November 12-18, 1998
Snowy Christmas get-aways for families
Wilderness hiking around Atlanta
Suggested rivers for a new rafting enthusiast

Week of November 5-11, 1998
Rock climbing in New Mexico
No-frills Jamaica
Fattire holidays in San Miguel de Allende

Week of October 29 - November 4, 1998
Adventuring outskirts of Puerto Vallarta
No-frills Jamaica
Mountain biking around Taos

Week of October 22-28, 1998
X-country skiing in British Columbia
Beach side: where to go with a family?
Bay Area aerial exploits

Week of October 15-21, 1998
Meandering on St. Lucia
Off-roading in Georgia
Visiting Iceland in June

Week of October 8-14, 1998
Family adventuring in the Canadian Rockies
A fall visit to Moab
Exploring Florida’s wilderness

Week of October 1-7, 1998
Best national parks for fall foliage viewing
Winter adventure trips
Kayak outfitters in Alaska

Week of September 24-30, 1998
Finding guided climbs in Krabi, Thailand
Winter adventure trips
Not-to-miss spots on NZ’s South Island
Hitting the road in Minnesota

Week of September 17-23, 1998
Late season leaf peeping
Adventure touring in Alaska
Extreme adventures for the holidays

Week of September 10-16, 1998
Europe in the fall and on the cheap
Canoeing Temagami Lake area of Ontario
Planning bike route from Bay Area to Yosemite

Week of September 3-9, 1998
Rock climbing spots near Austin and Atlanta
A winter honeymoon in Sicily
Adventures for wedding guests near Montego Bay

Week of August 27 — September 2, 1998
Hiking in South America
Spectacular bike rides in the Midwest
Finding fellow adventurers in Boston
Planning ahead for outdoor education career

Week of August 20-26, 1998
Learn-to-sail vacations in the tropics
Hiking hut-to-hut in Colorado’s high country
Uncovering dude ranches in the wild west

Week of August 13-19, 1998
Ice climbing under a Big Sky
Finding rapids and warm weather in October
Glorious Glacier: short hikes for August

Week of August 6-12, 1998
Biking (and eating) through France and Italy
Challenging adventure for father and son
Undiscovered rock climbing in South America
Beachside honeymoons for active couples

Week of July 30 — August 5, 1998
Planning early for fall foliage peeping
Purchasing advance tickets from ski areas
Scenic hikes in Olympic and Rainier National Parks

Week of July 23-29, 1998
Seeking mountain biking in Stockholm
Summit-potential hikes in Banff and Lake Louise
Traveling solo in Indonesia? Bali is best.
Checklist: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wildernes

Week of July 16-22, 1998
Dodging lightning in the mountains and canyons
Off-roading in South Dakota's Black Hills
Navigating Nova Scotia
Touring Asia by bike

Week of July 9-15, 1998
Planning a memorable trip to Australia
Exploring the "Land of Enchantment"
Backpacking in Ireland on the cheap
Rafting Tennessee's Olympic-famous Ocoee River

Week of July 2-8, 1998
Urban stargazing for amateurs
Ski mountaineering in South America
Finding a kayaking camp
Stellar hiking in Wyoming's Wind River Range

Week of June 25-July 1, 1998
Family fun on Hawaii's Big Island
Adventure Travel Companies for male travelers
A wheelchair-accessible trip to the Great Smokies
Weekend whitewater canoeing escapes from NYC

Week of June 18-24, 1998
Packing for a fall biking trip in France
Northern Utah's Bear Lake and Flaming Gorge
Adventuring in the Dominican Republic
Seeking an educational wilderness experience

Week of June 11-17, 1998
Exploring the Outer Cape: Activities galore
Selecting a trek in Nepal
Finding summer bliss in Vermont
Wildlife vacations fit for families

Week of June 4-10, 1998
America's sweetest rides: state-by-state
Day hikes near Billings, Montana
Fourth of July mountain biking on Puerto Rico
Seeking a REAL adventure for the fall

Week of May 28-June 3, 1998
Exploring Italy's dazzling Dolomites
Fall honeymooning in the San Juan Islands
Spectacular (and dangerous) wildlife adventures
Canoeing in Minnesota's Boundary Waters

Week of May 21-27, 1998
Vacationing at Acadia's Echo Lake Camp
To tour or not to tour in Alaska
Hiking (part of) the Na Pali Coast
Selecting a walking vacation that's right for you

Week of May 14-20, 1998
Scandinavian sojourns on foot
Honeymooning in lush & spicy Grenada
Trekking beside Nanda Devi: India's Kuari Pass
Summertime day hikes in Santa Fe

Week of May 7-13, 1998
Exploring Costa Rica en famille in June
Planning a paddling adventure
Tot-friendly & all-inclusive summer resorts
Summiting Whitney in a day?

Week of April 30-May 6, 1998
Skiing in Austria: finding Europe's Vail
Camping with a view in obsolete fire towers
Biking in Glacier: road or mountain?
Hiking around Scotland's Loch Ness

Week of April 23-29, 1998
Exploring Iceland by foot
Self-guided hiking in the Pyrenees
Dengue fever dangers in Thailand
Searching for all-women travel groups

Week of April 16-22, 1998
Living conditions in Bogota
Finding a sea-kayaking outfitter in Iceland
El Niño-battered Machu Picchu
Tackling Tuckerman's Ravine

Week of April 9-15, 1998
Moderate mountain biking in Methow Valley
Renting a bike in Italy
Sea-kayaking trips for beginners
Choosing a locale for a multi-sport family reunion

Week of April 2-8, 1998
Choosing an adventurous vacation
River-rafting trips in October
Hiking to Canada's highest waterfall
Camping out in style at Yellowstone

Week of March 25-April 1, 1998
Looking for a challenging NW cycle tour
Camping out in the Florida Keys
Backpacking in the Yukon's Kluane National Park
A pampered vacation to Acadia National Park

Week of March 19-25, 1998
Canoe adventures for single parents and kids
A bonefishing honeymoon in blue waters
Summer outdoor jobs for teenagers
Learning to surf in California or Hawaii
Ideas for exploring Morocco in April

Week of March 12-18, 1998
Montana fly-fishing getaways
Finding a guide for a Nepal trek
Sea kayaking in comfort in B.C.
Disabled access to Yellowstone
The best loop hikes in the Smokies

Week of March 5-11, 1998
Skiing the slope at Elmendorf Base, Alaska
Whitewater rafting the Rio Grande in March
Scuba diving in the lesser-known Caribbean
Flying into Glacier Bay Nat'l Park to kayak
Self-guided bike tours of Tuscany, Italy

Week of February 26-March 4, 1998
Family vacations for high-energy boys
Exciting honeymoons on a tight budget
Driving cross-country for $25 a day
African safari for a family of five
Outfitting a one-year trip to Japan

Week of February 19-25, 1998
Skiing the crunchy, ungroomed snow of Europe
Studying kayaking at the Otter Bar Lodge
Attempting the Grand Staircase with three friends
Seeing the West's national parks from an RV
Family vacations that ring up under $5,000

Week of February 12-18, 1998
Bareboat cruising in the Caribbean
Taking survival courses through BOSS
Canoeing Boundary Waters in August
Celebrating your 40th birthday outdoors
Booking a hut in Yoho National Park

Week of February 5-11, 1998
Sea-kayaking trips in Baja for beginners
Awe-inspiring spring break trips in Cuba
Finding new road rides in Massachusetts
Hiking, scuba diving, and lazing in Greece
Mushing near the Arctic Circle in Sweden

Week of January 29-February 4, 1998
El Niño having catastrophic effect on Galapagos
Outfitting a Grand Canyon trip for 18 people
Pitching in on an authentic archaeological dig
Seeing everything but dry weather in Iceland
Cross-country skiing trips for Valentine's

Week of January 22-28, 1998
Skiing into Jap Lake in the BWCA
Scenic camping close to Washington D.C.
Environmental expeditions from Earthwatch
Taking the Silk Route from Turkey to China
Rustic eco-camping in the Virgin Islands

Week of January 15-21, 1998
Hiking the Pine Mountain Trail in Georgia
American cycling trips in early March
Spring break happenings in South America
Outdoor activities for a European vacation
Preparing to hike the demanding Inca Trail

Week of January 8-14, 1998
Hiking the Dingle Way in Ireland
Cleaning up after Everest expeditioners
Summer camps for serious outdoorspeople
Choosing between the Andes and Himalayas
Romancing the rainforest in Puerto Rico

Week of January 1-7, 1998
Guided cycling trips through Europe
Planning a kid-friendly active vacation
What should I do with six months off?
Honeymooning on Fiji and Bora Bora

Best of the Adventure Adviser
Week of December 25-31, 1997
Adventurous trips around Scandinavia
Top picks in Vermont, New Hampshire
Heading south of the border in winter
Learning to sail in the Caribbean
January getaways around the globe

Week of December 18-24, 1997
Choosing an adventure trip to Latin America
Would I be crazy to camp at Zion in February?
Ever heard of this remote Caribbean island?
Planning a Rocky Mountain National Park trip
Who will house my dogs during a snowshoe trip?

Week of December 11-17, 1997
Lodges that can hold a big family reunion
Safety issues and best travel times for Ecuador
Oceanside camping near Florida's panhandle
Rock climbing inside a Midwestern silo
Avoiding touristy riff-raff on St. Lucia

Week of December 4-10, 1997
Almost roughing it on your honeymoon
Travel dangers in Egypt and Libya
Exceptional deals on diving vacations
Guided expeditions to the South Pole
Mother-son canoeing in the Everglades

Week of November 20-26, 1997
Dangers to watch out for in Colombia
Get hitched then head for the beach
Rafting trips for computer programmers
World-class rock climbing near Kansas
Running trips in the sunny Southwest

Week of November 13-19, 1997
Fastpacking can save time and weight
Elephantback touring through Nepal
Facts about the world's highest peaks
Honeymooning in exciting Costa Rica
Kayaking a Washington waterway trail

Week of November 6-12, 1997
Finding family trips for all seasons
Doin' California with a big doggy
Trekking Peru with two children
Climbing Kilimanjaro in February
Finding the perfect East Coast spa

Week of October 30-November 5, 1997
Remote scuba-diving spots in Belize
Reading up on Mount Kilimanjaro
April hiking on Kauai's coastal trails
Organized road rides across America
Canoe rentals for a Klamath adventure

Week of October 23-29, 1997
Hiking the trails in Kauai
Road tripping through Mexico
Exploring Alaska's Glacier Bay
Solo traveling in Patagonia
Justifying frequent, fun vacations

Week of October 16-22, 1997
Hard-to-find Sahara Desert safaris
Getting away to the Chesapeake Bay
Mountain biking around Bermuda
Writing Adventure Grant proposals
Happenin' honeymoons in Jamaica

Week of October 9-15, 1997
Ski resort trips around California
Introducing Boy Scouts to rafting
Mountain-bike trails in Vermont
Finding a trip for Christmas break
Mountaineering and camping outings

Week of September 25-October 1, 1997
Bicycle touring around Vermont
Ringing up a polar expedition
Car-camping near Washington D.C.
Warm-weather trips with kids
Renting a house in the tropics

Week of September 18-24, 1997
"Fall-and-die" skiing in France
Discount ski tickets in Colorado
Disease risks for travel to Belize
Formalizing an outdoor education
Penny-saving safaris around Alaska

Week of September 11-17, 1997
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Eco-touring with a mission
Family beach-bumming in Hawaii
Writing to win a lake resort
Christmas ski trips in Colorado

Week of September 4-10, 1997
Dressing for success on Kilimanjaro
Going on safari in eastern Africa
Telemarking the gladed Eastern slopes
Overnight camping trips on horseback
Near escapes from the Arizona heat

Week of August 28-September 3, 1997
Hostelling across the Unites States
Guided spring trekking in India
Enrolling in mountaineering school
Biking, fishing trips near Illinois

Week of August 21-27, 1997
Christmastime skiing in New England
Cycling opportunities in Colorado
Whitewater rafting on the Gauley
Heading south of the border in winter
First-class skiing in New Zealand

Week of August 14-20, 1997
Condos for scuba divers on Bonaire
Fabulous trips to Laguna Miramar
Weekend camping near Manhattan
Inline-skating tours in Holland
Things to do in Rhodes, Greece

Week of August 7-13, 1997
Whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River
Helicopter-hiking, fishing in Whistler, B.C.
Camping, biking near Duluth, Minnesota
Romantic getaways near Atlanta, Georgia
Family rock-climbing schools in the West

Week of July 31-August 6, 1997
Sightseeing around Anchorage, Alaska
Snowy adventures on the Last Continent
Family vacations away from Disneyland
Summer ski trips near Portland, Oregon
January getaways around the globe

Week of July 24-30, 1997
Hiking trails alongside Lake Erie
Vacationing in Glacier National Park
Volunteering for the Eco-Challenge
Modest cycling tours through Europe
Backpacking in the North Cascades

Week of July 17-23, 1997
Where in Colorado should a runner move?
Cycling through Europe on a shoestring
Kayaking Lake Powell — without the crowds
Rock climbing in Kentucky's Red River Gorge
Options for Christmastime trekking in Morocco

Week of July 10-16, 1997
Kayaking Annapolis in August
Canoe-camping in the Everglades
Kayak school in Portland, Maine
Mountain biking along Fox River
Fly-fishing getaways in Montana

Week of July 3-9, 1997
Dangers of travel to Bogota, Columbia
Climbing Mount McKinley in mid-life
Intensive rowing camps in Vermont
Mountain biking in San Miguel, Mexico
Fall-foliage excursions in New England

Week of June 26-July 2, 1997
Camping on north Vancouver Island
Guided tours through Acadia Park
Fall trip to Zimbabwe, Botswana
Relaxing vacations in the West
Mountain biking around Yosemite

Week of June 19-25, 1997
Adventurous trips around Scandinavia
Beginner climbs on Mount Washington
Whitewater rafting in Tennessee
Sea kayaking around Europe, Asia
Mountain-bike touring in Thailand

Week of June 12-18, 1997
Honeymoon on the beaches of Fiji
Father/son canoe-camping in Canada
Avoiding black bears in the Porkies
Biking Moab in the August heat
Learning to surf Hawaiian-style

Week of June 5-11, 1997
Where's the mysterious Blue Lake?
Kayaking vacations near Seattle
Family car-camping in the Rockies
Campground choices at Yellowstone
Do-it-yourself trips to Nepal

Week of May 29-June 4, 1997
Hiking expeditions in Eastern Europe
New home for a nordic skier, bike racer
Sea kayaking along the Eastern Seaboard
Wicked trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Canoeing down the remote Snake River

Week of May 22-28, 1997
Kayaking in the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Easy-to-summit peaks in Colorado
Backpacking trips on the east coast
Hiking trails near Red Lodge, Montana
Around-the-world airfare packages

Week of May 15-21, 1997
Hiking getaways near Tucson
Dry camping in eastern Oregon
Diving adventures in Cuba
Vacation ideas for Grenada
Planning a Mississippi canoe trip

Week of May 8-14, 1997
Hiking in Steamboat Springs
Fat Tire Festival in Colorado
Rafting trips for Boy Scouts
Hidden wonder near Phoenix
Short trip to Iceland in May

Week of May 1-7, 1997
Family hiking, fishing vacations
Nice, secluded canoe camping
Mount Cook climbing preparations
Scenic cross-country road trip
Bowl skiing in Western Canada

Week of April 24-30, 1997
Walking terms from 'trek' to 'bushwhack'
Outdoor adventure trips in Scandinavia
Tourist-free vacations in the Hawaiian Islands
Mountain bike camps in the Northeast
Rock-climbing opportunities near Dallas

Week of April 17-23, 1997
Heading where weather is a safe bet
Vacations for working with animals
Off-season hiking and diving in Grenada
Finding outfitters for disabled travelers
Mountain biking near Lake Tahoe

Week of April 10-16, 1997
Exploring Grand Staircase-Escalante
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Hiking, biking, and paddling in Maine
Learning to sail in the Caribbean
Tips for climbing the Tetons in July

Week of April 3-9, 1997
Hiking and biking in North Carolina
Schlepping a surfboard to Costa Rica?
Planning an adventure trip with a toddler
Rock-climbing schools in New Hampshire
Choosing an outdoor education course

Week of March 27-April 2, 1997
Day-tripping with Bear Run as your base
Exploring the waters of the Exumas
Camping on the beach at St. George's
Diving options in the Tulum-Sian Ka'an area
Whitewater rafting in West Virginia

Week of March 20-26, 1997
Rugged camping in the Midwest
Vancouver Island kayaking trips
Late-summer weather in Sitka
Traveling the Superior Hiking Trail
Enjoying a week in Puerto Rico

Week of March 13-19, 1997
Backpacking the Absaroka-Beartooth
Canoeing down the Mackenzie River
Rock-climbing options in New Mexico
Boundary Waters canoeing for city slickers
Taking it not-so-easy in Jamaica

Week of March 6-12, 1997
Making the most of a few days in Oz
Where to mountain bike in Arizona
Living off the land along the AT
Paddling Glacier Bay's East Arm
Bike-touring on Prince Edward Island

Week of February 27-March 5, 1997
Bike-rental options on the Big Island
Small outfitters for water play in Belize
What to expect for Mount Mitchell hiking
Fly-fishing and more in Pennsylvania
Prepping for the Eco-Challenge

Week of February 20-26, 1997
Touring Alaska without reservations
Skiing Colorado on the cheap in March
Guided trips through the Smokies
Choosing where to ski in Vermont
Exploring the wilds of Iceland

Week of February 13-19, 1997
Cycling outfitters for the British Isles
Learning at the helm in sailing school
Exploring Grenada's natural offerings
Racing in short-term extreme events
Beating the crowds for Grand Canyon hiking

Week of February 6-12, 1997
Camping on the cheap on Kauai
Running the grueling Badwater 146
Hiking Mount Robson's Lake Berg trail
Helping students plan their own adventure
Easy-access diving off Belize beaches