Elizabeth Travis Ward

A ski vacation is all about the complete experience, from the moment you wake up and smell the coffee, to the moment you take off your wet boots and warm your toes by the fire. But if you're targeting the western US, which are the absolute best ski resorts? That's what I wanted to find out when I began...

Every time I see someone riding a horse on a beach in a movie, I remember how much I want to try it. There's something so incredibly romantic about the horse's mane blowing in the salty breeze, the sunset over the ocean waves -- we all know the scene. These 12 guided horse beach ride tours make it easy...

November 10, 2017 When most people think of camping, they usually think of any season but winter. For those who haven't tried winter camping yet, consider these three lines of reasoning: If you go camping in a cold location, it's generally pretty easy to stay warm, given all the modern clothing and sleeping bag materials designed to wick away moisture, while keeping the heat in. Some winter...

There are few cities in the world that bring as much personality to the big screen as New York. I used to live there, and every time I see Manhattan in a movie it brings back memories of working at Departures Magazine and living on the Upper West Side above a Krispy Kreme donut shop. (Long story; it was...