The winter chill may keep you homebound in other states, but adventures in California don't end just because the calendar indicates it's time to bundle up.

Looking to get from France (Chamonix) to Switzerland (Zermatt) in style? The bold souls who are up for a 125-mile adventure known as the Haute Route can traverse the Alps in all their glory.

One of the last remaining unspoiled natural areas on Earth, Patagonia is an outdoor lover’s paradise and has all the makings for a trip of a lifetime. The inspiration for both the founders of The N...