In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...

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My dad helped me appreciate the joy of seeing new places when I was a child. This year, I experienced the joy of sharing the ...

From the city of Reykjavik to the endless variety of landscapes and attractions peppered all over the island country, there ...

From here, many choose to drive about two hours to hike in Llanganates National Park. This area is famous for the legend of Incan Emperor Atahualap’s lost treasure, an alleged bounty of precious ...

Take a warm-weather vacation this winter to a tropical island paradise. Here are 10 of the most beautiful islands to visit in 2026, from Bora Bora to Trinidad.

Kanab might be the most famous “unknown” town in Utah. This little desert community has been the backdrop for hundreds of Western movies and TV shows, yet somehow remains delightfully uncrowded.

Tucked between Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Dixie National Forest, the town of Escalante offers retirees natural splendor with a side of small-town charm. This peaceful community ...

Fort Rock is a striking ancient volcano surrounded by meandering trails that offer views of of its unusual features and the surrounding vistas. The hike is short and easy, about a mile long.

In a heartwarming twist this holiday season, Back Roads Bill invited none other than Santa Claus to answer some of the most ...

“Take the short hop over to Barbuda for its blush-pink sands and the famous low-tide sweep of Princess Diana Beach, then ...