I was scared to try white-water kayaking. Flat scared. I heard my Rogue River rafting/camping guide's somber warning about evacuations and was chilled. If I got hurt, it would not be a quick hop in an ambulance to a hospital.

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — A kayaker has arrived in Key West after paddling some 4,000 miles — from the northernmost spots in lower 48 states to the co...

Here, life moves at a tangibly slower pace than what most visitors are accustomed to back home. ''Once you come over that last bridge from the mainland, you just breath differently on the island,'' says one local.

Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced fisherman, the thrill of catching your own dinner is irresistible.

We dispatched Florida reporters, videographers and photographers to plot their day at the beach. Here's just a sampling of what they found.

When entering Maine, motorists are greeted with a sign: "The way life should be." Indeed.

A weekend getaway at Diamond Mills is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore Saugerties and the surrounding region, which offers abundant activities year-round -- including hiking, bicycling and rock-climbing.