Yes, Barbados is known for laid-back luxury, turquoise seas and endless afternoons of relaxation. But that’s only half the story: this island paradise has a serious outdoor spirit.

In 1608, Samuel de Champlain established a settlement at Quebec City. He called it Kebec, an Algonquin word meaning "place where the river narrows." Its residents faced countless hardships, including ...

Tucked away in Arizona’s northeastern corner is a water playground that most tourists never find. Lyman Lake gives you 1,500 acres of water fun without the elbow-to-elbow crowds of more famous lakes.

The Indian River Lagoon offers a different kind of water experience with calm paddling spots. Locals call this place “the Hamptons of Florida” but without any of the snobbiness. Sebring sits in the ...

Lord Lipsey, whose body was pulled from the river he loved, had been an adviser to Jim Callaghan and political editor of The ...