Latest fromDiscover America — Great Outdoors
Baby steps: Having a baby need not slow hikers down
More and more parents want to get outside with their young children.
California: The grandeur of Yosemite
Dwarfed by a landscape that has felt the gaze of dinosaurs, John Weekes can only admire.
Alaska: Moose take the mickey
More than 20 years after hearing a song, Nigel Richardson sees the frontier city that inspired it.
Utah: Heaven can wait
First, there's a long, hot climb to complete that will unsettle Alex Robertson as he sets out to explore Utah's Angel's Landing.
Molokai: Another side of Hawaii
Josh Noel finds the island of Molokai non-touristy, caring and relaxed - not to mention friendly.
Utah: On golden trails
Alex Robertson enjoys incredible skiing at a resort in Utah with a rich history, loads of powder and an incredible number of runs.
Utah's incredible rock show
Tim Stewart takes to the trails of Utah and is overwhelmed by the diversity and beauty of the rock formations.
Oregon: Happy road warriors
A convoy of Harley riders share Brett Atkinson's enthusiasm for Oregon.
Arizona: Into the beautiful west
A visit to the USA's famous Monument Valley is an awe-inspiring experience, writes Ellen Creager.
USA: Top places to run a marathon
For marathoners there's no better way to see a different country than on foot, packing more than 42km of scenery into the experience and having a finishing medal as proof.
Top five must-sees in Alaska
Prepare to let your jaw drop as you take in this northern state's grand vistas.
Lana'i: In the spirit of aloha
New Zealand's own mother of the nation, Judy Bailey, visits internet mogul Larry Ellison's Hawaiian island - and is impressed by his preservation project.
USA: Road to nowhere
When you hit the highway, leave your speedometer behind but pack your business cards, writes Ben Stanley.
Hawaii: Follow that turtle!
The best way to see Hawaii's marine life is to get wet, so Heather McCracken rides a paddleboard in Oahu.
USA: Five star-spangled views
Gaze skywards at one of these five cracking American observatories.
Hawaii: Lei in the shade of a banyan tree
What do a rare Hawaiian monk seal and legendary rocker Mick Fleetwood have in common? A charmed life in Maui.
Cape Cod: Paradise a pedal away
Cape Cod defies stereotypes as an enclave for the rich by offering spectacular cycle and hiking trails for adventurous families, writes Jenni Quilter.
Alaska, up close and personal
New cruise line's winning formula puts creatures before home comforts, write Anne Z Cooke and Steve Haggerty.
USA: Five Colorado highlights
Whether it's hiking, skiing, cycling or rock climbing you're into, this state has outdoor activities covered.
Colorado: A sharp leaning curve
A snowmobile is an unwieldy beast, with handling a far cry from his 250cc motorbike, finds Andrew Louis.
Michigan: Go get your ice skates on
For one snowy weekend in the dead of winter, a small university town in Michigan honours a beloved tradition almost 100 years old - Winter Carnival.
USA: Georgia's islands
Stretching along the Atlantic Coast from Savannah to the border of Florida, some of Georgia's islands are developed, others remote.
Idaho: Paddle to path of no return
Rob McFarland spent five days braving menacing rapids and feasting on the banks of Idaho's Salmon River.
USA: Great scenic drives
Hit the road and take in some spectacular scenery on these American highways.
Pennsylvania: Still as stone on flowing water
Fallingwater is standing the test of time despite doubts, says Heather McCracken.