Adventure Travel Stories

Hiking the Grand Canyon
Each year, more than 4.5 million people visit Grand Canyon National Park. Fewer than 1 percent venture to the bottom of the canyon, and even fewer hike it rim to rim. For three days in late August, Washington Post staff writer John Deiner, his wife and two of their friends did just that, capturing the following images in the process.

Enter Sandmen
Outdoor enthusiasts take their all-terrain vehicles to a granular level.

High Times in Alberta
Banff National Park is a fine host for both the majestic Canadian Rockies and visitors looking for a little quiet time.

Peru's 'Newest' Addition
Last spring, Peru announced it had discovered the world's third-tallest waterfall, creating yet another reason to explore this South American wonder.

South America's "Land of Fire"
The archipelago Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America comprises about 74,000 square miles of mountainous islands at the tip of South America.

A Hike in the Tetons
About 12 miles from Jackson, Wyo., earth rises to meet sky in one of America's finest national treasures, Grand Teton National Park.

Narrow Escapes
Canyoneers hike along streambeds in narrow canyons along the Utah-Arizona border. In spots such as Zion National Park, canyoneers face difficulties and dangers, but enjoy spectacular views of soaring red cliffs, small waterfalls and rock walls decorated with ancient Anasazi drawings.

Two for the Road in Vietnam
Dustin Roasa and Naomi Lindt set out from Hanoi on motorcycles to experience the rolling hills and tight passes that keep rural Vietnam hidden from most Westerners' eyes.

Coasts With The Most
Biking or hiking, surfing and swimming, everything's better in Kauai with water around.

Biking From Hut to Hell and Back
Two hundred miles from Telluride, Colo. to Moab, Utah, on a mountain bike is one person nirvana and another's nerve-racking experience. Either way, it's tough to beat the views.