There are many quotes about adventure and adventure living, crazy and interesting, thought provoking and inspiring; here are some of my all-time favorites.

In fall ski slopes dazzle with gold, rust, and yellow leaves. You can hike, mountain bike and ride the chair lifts for scenic views or simply stroll the cross-country trails through the woods. An added bonus: autumn’s prices are lower than rates in ski season.

List of ideas and items to use as a basis for a scavenger hunt on your next trip to the zoo.

Understanding how to push yourself beyond your fears and outside of the comfortable security of your everyday life is as necessary as it is difficult. In all aspects of our lives there are things we fear and feel uncomfortable doing because we don´t like stepping outside our comfort zone.

Mexico’s Riviera Maya is known for its hundreds of cenotes, or underground rivers. At Xplor, a $20 million eco-adventure park, raft through a winding cenote, at Rio Secreto walk and swim and at Alux, dine inside one.

Family ski vacations build bonds on and off the slopes. The key to a successful mountain getaway, however, is to pick the resort that’s right for your family. Here’s a guide to what to consider from trails, to child care to ski schools and off-the-slopes activities.

How to have an indoor camping experience when the weather has you stuck inside.

There are more Guatemalan adventures than exploring Tikal. Lake Atitlan ranks among the world’s most scenic lakes, Chichicastenango, dubbed “Chichi” for short, offers endless opportunities to shop for native goods, and Antigua shines as one of Central America’s prettiest cities.

Once in a lifetime trips,often begin with a plane ticket. Because cashing in frequent flyer miles delivers dream destinations almost for free (you pay taxes and award fees), we booked tickets--or tried to- from D.C. to Africa. Here’s what we learned.

Copenhagen is a great city for walkers. Take advantage of fall’s crisp weather and lower airfares to explore this city known for its parks, plazas and sleek Danish modern design.