Tim Warrington finds himself in the stunning icefields of Franz Josef Glacier.

Neil Porten and his daughter go black water rafting. Here are their accounts of adventure.

A trip to the Galapagos Islands offers an escape to an untouched animal wonderland.

On a white-water wishlist trek Abi Jackson overcomes her fears in and out of the water.

Drawn to civilisation, the white giants in turn draw intrepid tourists,.

It's one of the world's most majestic mountains but also one of the most deadly.

Tours try to give you an authentic local experience - this one takes it to the extreme.

Liam Dann doesn't let a forecast storm stand in the way of a warming family holiday.

Head out into the wilderness on one of these scenic Scottish routes.

Get out and around and about this beautiful country, writes Lauren Jones.

When the heat is on the hikers get going, sometimes with assistance.

Gia Garrick walks part of the pilgrimage inspired by the life of St Francis of Assisi.

Sarah Downs scans the seven continents to find the right walk for you.

Backcountry safety tips from an expert mountain guide.

Above Everest Base Camp, comfort and breath are painfully whipped away.

Emma Reynolds was a naive 23-year-old when she travelled to Colombia ... and she loved it.

Touring by bicycle offers a way to see the continent at a much more personal level, writes Lauren Jones.

With its Mex-testing and aggressive flora, this destination is a little different.

Keen on the snow but not on skiing? Here are other ways to have fun in winter.

Swimming with beluga whales in Canada's Hudson Bay entrances Sarah Marshall.

Contrary to popular belief, the world is a lot safer than it was a decade ago.

So you fancy escaping the city but don't want to spend all day in your car? Here's everything you need to know about Auckland's most accessible regional parks.

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Wide open spaces, geysers and lofty mountains lend this state's parks unusual grandeur.

This forested park is crisscrossed with boardwalks, allowing close-up animal encounters.

Getting your kids to turn off their phones can turn into one endless nag, writes Emily Shelley.

Explore these wilderness areas and you'll find a staggering variety of animal species.

This park is home to the highest peak on the USA's Eastern Seaboard.

This state's national parks will leave visitors' jaws hanging.

Farmer Stu Muir talks to Matt Philp about transformation and taniwha.