702: Mounting Mt. Rainier
The 14,410-foot-high, snow-capped peak southeast of Seattle is rated among North America's most difficult climbs.
Mar 06, 2017•1 min•Ep. 702
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701: When Springtime Colors the Dunes
California's Anza-Borrego State Park is a dusty, arid desert for much of the year, but when the spring rains come, it is transformed into a blooming miracle.
Mar 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 701
700: Skiing Hut to Hut
Throughout the Appalachian, the Rocky, and the Sierra Mountain ranges are trail systems that offer cross country skiers some sublime overnight opportunities.
Feb 20, 2017•2 min•Ep. 700
699: Something Left Behind
Many of life's journey's involve losing something of yourself along the way. But rather than regretting that loss, use it as a memory to fondly remind you of that place and time.
Feb 20, 2017•2 min•Ep. 699
698: Houses from Hay
Jokes about the Three Little Pigs nowithstanding, building sublime and sustainable residences from bales of straw is a technique the Canelo Project has been perfecting since 1989. They'll even show how to do it yourself.
Feb 20, 2017•2 min•Ep. 698
697: Snowmobiling the Bitterroots
A sub-range of the Rocky Mountains, the Bitterroots run along the border between Idaho and Montana. The trail systems that lace through its rugged terrain offer many miles of open riding.
Feb 20, 2017•2 min•Ep. 697
696: The Gardens of Filoli
Now owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this vast estate in the Santa Cruz Mountain south of San Fransico, Filoli was once home to one of California's richest men. Its mansion is most welcoming, and its 16 acres of formal gardens offer infinite interlude.
Feb 20, 2017•2 min•Ep. 696
695: The American Berkebeiner
Weather conditions are iffy in Wisconsin this weekend for what will be the 44th running of America's largest, and one of its longest, cross country ski races. It debuted in 1973, and is part of Worldloppet, the world tour of cross-country skiing.
Feb 20, 2017•2 min•Ep. 695
694: Getting to Know Krakow
While not Poland's capital city nor its largest, this magnificent metropolis on the Vistula River is its most historic and most beautiful.
Feb 20, 2017•2 min•Ep. 694
693: Touting the Turks and Caicos
This independent nation consists of of two island groups in the Atlantic southeast of the Bahamas. Though British by background and allegiance, they've developed a culture all their own.
Feb 20, 2017•2 min•Ep. 693
692: Cut-rate Cautions
While travel bargains can be found, beware of deals that seem too good to be true.
Feb 07, 2017•2 min•Ep. 692
691: A Brief History of Guide Books
Herodotus, a Greek scholar who lived 2600 years ago, is known as "The Father of History." Arguably, he was also "Father of Travel Guides."
Feb 07, 2017•2 min•Ep. 691
690: Saying Sayonara and Good-night
For unique accommodations, discerning visitors to Japan make sure to spend time in a Ryokan, one of its traditional inns.
Feb 07, 2017•2 min•Ep. 690
689: Touring the White House
Coming to Washington? Free White House tours are available on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to three months in advance but no less than less than 21 days . Here's how to apply.
Feb 07, 2017•2 min•Ep. 689
688: The Wold's Best Beaches
Earth's landmasses are fringed with beautiful beaches, which means that somewhere your perfect stretch of sand awaits. We offer several possibilities.
Feb 07, 2017•2 min•Ep. 688
687: A Q&A on B&Bs
Almost anywhere you go these days, its easy to find charming inns and quaint Bed and Breakfasts that can be very accommodating indeed. But no matter how picturesque the pictures may be, here's what to look for and what to ask about.
Feb 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 687
686: The Wilds of New Zealand (2)
Starting with Abel Tasman National Park on its northern tip, New Zealand's South Island is ringed by incredible natural settings. Its interior is even more amazing.
Feb 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 686
685: Wilds of New Zealand (1)
Both the north and the south island of New Zealand are places of stark scenic contrasts. We call out some stupendous national parks, starting with Ruapehu.
Feb 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 685
684: The most common kind of travel
Today's episode is dedicated to the most regular of travelers, those who commute from home to work and back each day. For a sense of that journey's length, multiply the average time of your daily round-trip by 260.
Feb 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 684
683: Dallying in Dalkey
Founded as a Viking settlement, Dalkey is an affluent Dublin seaside suburb and setting for much that is pleasurable about Ireland.
Feb 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 683
682: Do Your Homework Before You Go
Whenever they visit foreign countries, American travelers should be aware that things there may not be like things here.
Jan 23, 2017•2 min•Ep. 682
681: Paradises Lost
Unfortunately, modern history has not been kind to some previously serene places. Consider Kashmir.
Jan 23, 2017•2 min•Ep. 681
680: Corsica - Isle of Beauty
Although it has been part of France since 1769 and has deep roots in Italy, this rugged island in the Mediterranean has a character all its own.
Jan 23, 2017•2 min•Ep. 680
679: Groundhog Day
People have been using rodents to forecast winter weather since the Roman Empire, but in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, they've made it an annual celebrtation.
Jan 23, 2017•2 min•Ep. 679
678: Bicycling Britain
The hundreds of miles of cycling paths and bicycle routes that lace throughout England, Scotland, and Wales make for excellent vacation explorations.
Jan 23, 2017•2 min•Ep. 678
677: Touring Tasmania
Although a state of the country of Australia, the island of Tasmania is a place unto itself.
Jan 23, 2017•2 min•Ep. 677
676: Hong Kong's Island of Prayer
When they picture Hong Kong, most people imagine the incredible bustle around its great harbor. But the Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China has many quieter corners as well.
Jan 23, 2017•2 min•Ep. 676
675: All-inclusive Insights
There are now all-inclusive resorts all around the globe. But the term all-inclusive doesn't mean the same thing everywhere. Know what you're getting before you decide to go.
Jan 23, 2017•2 min•Ep. 675
674: Finding Gold in California
On this day in 1848, a chance discovery at Sutter's Mill in the then territory of California changed the course of American history.
Jan 23, 2017•2 min•Ep. 674
673: Webcams around the World
The proliferation of strategically sited webcams provide virtual visitors unique peeks into previously hidden places.
Jan 09, 2017•2 min•Ep. 673
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