Expecting an aching neck from looking skyward, Kimberly Damon discovered a lot more to do at a hot air balloon festival, including getting up close and personal with a 900lb silk cow, kicking back with live music, and how to take a balloon "ride" without spending a fortune.
Whether you enjoy beer or wine, surfing or paragliding, there is a destination to do it. Here are ten of the best places to taste alcohol and get an adrenaline kick from an adventure sport.
Julie Blakley offers up the 12 best ski areas in North America for those who'd rather ride champagne powder than hang out in the champagne room-where it isn't about glitz and glamour, but about fresh tracks and big mountains.
If travel is a great teacher, then "back to school shopping" can mean hunting for your next trip! Here's some inspiration in the form of the best BootsnAll travel photos from July 2011.
After a long winter and a rainy spring, it's the hiking and outdoors season in the United States. Check out Adam Seper's list of 10 great places to hike in the United States and get out there and go!
Some cities are fantastically bike-friendly. Some are obsessed with good beer. Cynthia Ord has found a few with a combination of both, where sophisticated microbrews are just a leisurely pedal away.
While ski resort towns become hot destinations during winter, they tend to be forgotten about by most travelers come summer. But here's a little secret: ski resorts don't lose their luster when the snow melts. In fact, for non-skiers, they become even better during warmer months.
The annual Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits festival attracts hundreds of drink connoisseurs who come from around the country to sip and sample some of the nation's best wine and spirits, paired with culinary delights from the some of the country's best chefs, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Colorado's Gore Mountain Range. Here are seven reasons why you should consider attending as well.
Kelly Liken knows her way around the kitchen—and she proved it on season 7 of Bravo’s hit show Top Chef. In between cooking at her Vail, Colorado restaurant, traveling to film the Top Chef reunion and planning a trip with her husband, Kelly told us about her favorite meal ever, the glories of Mexican street food and the (secret) island that she fell in love with.
Known for excellent beer, the Denver Broncos, and its close proximity to some of Colorado's best outdoor spots, Denver is a vibrant, liveable city with a lively nightlife, interesting history, beautiful parks and gardens, and burgeoning arts scene.
Expecting an aching neck from looking skyward, Kimberly Damon discovered a lot more to do at a hot air balloon festival, including getting up close and personal with a 900lb silk cow, kicking back with live music, and how to take a balloon "ride" without spending a fortune. 
Whether you enjoy beer or wine, surfing or paragliding, there is a destination to do it. Here are ten of the best places to taste alcohol and get an adrenaline kick from an adventure sport. 
Julie Blakley offers up the 12 best ski areas in North America for those who'd rather ride champagne powder than hang out in the champagne room-where it isn't about glitz and glamour, but about fresh tracks and big mountains. 
If travel is a great teacher, then "back to school shopping" can mean hunting for your next trip! Here's some inspiration in the form of the best BootsnAll travel photos from July 2011. 
After a long winter and a rainy spring, it's the hiking and outdoors season in the United States. Check out Adam Seper's list of 10 great places to hike in the United States and get out there and go! 
Some cities are fantastically bike-friendly. Some are obsessed with good beer. Cynthia Ord has found a few with a combination of both, where sophisticated microbrews are just a leisurely pedal away. 
While ski resort towns become hot destinations during winter, they tend to be forgotten about by most travelers come summer. But here's a little secret: ski resorts don't lose their luster when the snow melts. In fact, for non-skiers, they become even better during warmer months. 
The annual Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits festival attracts hundreds of drink connoisseurs who come from around the country to sip and sample some of the nation's best wine and spirits, paired with culinary delights from the some of the country's best chefs, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Colorado's Gore Mountain Range. Here are seven reasons why you should consider attending as well. 
Kelly Liken knows her way around the kitchen—and she proved it on season 7 of Bravo’s hit show Top Chef. In between cooking at her Vail, Colorado restaurant, traveling to film the Top Chef reunion and planning a trip with her husband, Kelly told us about her favorite meal ever, the glories of Mexican street food and the (secret) island that she fell in love with. 
Known for excellent beer, the Denver Broncos, and its close proximity to some of Colorado's best outdoor spots, Denver is a vibrant, liveable city with a lively nightlife, interesting history, beautiful parks and gardens, and burgeoning arts scene. 