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Beneath the Surface

From touring restaurants in actual caves to myth-busting urban legends of the underground, Beneath the Surface will connect you to the most unexpected and curious experiences our world has to offer, providing a holistic—and surprising—look at the literal and figurative world of underground culture.

Beneath the Surface: Going Deep Into Caves & the Underground

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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Burrowing into the earth to find home: it ain't just for critters.

These Badass Underground Cities Kinda Make Us Want to Live in a Cave

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Lifestyle

They might call it “Naptown,” but there’s nothing sleepy about Indiana’s capital city.

Actually Cool Things to Do in Indianapolis this Fall

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What is it about mountains that capture our imagination?

Big Sky Is Montana’s Ultimate All-Season Mountain Escape

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When it comes to far-flung destinations, there’s remote—and then there’s Svalbard.

An Icy Land of Extreme Adventure Awaits at the Top of the World

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The Faroe Islands -- the very definition of "under the radar" for most travelers -- recently drifted into the spotlight.

These Tiny but Mighty Islands Combine the Best of Scotland, Iceland, and New Zealand

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Southern Utah is among the most geologically significant landscapes on Earth.

This Wild Southwestern Road Trip Is an Eye-Popping 'Journey Through Time'

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At just over 4,000 square miles -- enough landmass to swallow all its neighboring isles -- the Big Island of Hawaii lives up to its name.

The Ultimate Island Road Trip Is 232 Miles Of Pure Coastal Paradise

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Seeing the Northern Lights is often at or near the top of travelers' bucket lists, right along with "duck-face selfie next to South Asian waterfall."

The Northern Lights Are Spectacular. The Southern Lights Are Even Wilder.

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When we daydream about travel, sandy beaches are typically top of mind.

These Trippy Colorful Beaches Come In Every Shade

Adventure Capital

Adventure Capital: Adventure Travel Guides to Outdoor Activities

The Patagonias of Southern Chile are among the most stark and stunning mountain ranges on the planet, and regular fixtures of the dreams of adventure-seekers.

South America's Center of Adventure Just Got More Accessible -- And Luxurious

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Of all the world's adventure destinations, there are few more tantalizing or dreamlike than New Zealand, a country that seems at once familiar and otherworldly.

New Zealand's South Island The World's Reigning Adrenaline Capital

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A wooden tinderbox no larger than 10x10 feet is packed tight with a dozen strangers.

Brad’s Recent Articles

These Badass Underground Cities Kinda Make Us Want to Live in a Cave

This is landscape architecture we can actually use.

Actually Cool Things to Do in Indianapolis this Fall

From distilleries to museums, Naptown is far from a snooze.

Big Sky Is Montana’s Ultimate All-Season Mountain Escape

But it’s especially magical in the winter.

An Icy Land of Extreme Adventure Awaits at the Top of the World

Bask in the northern lights during a never-ending night.

These Tiny but Mighty Islands Combine the Best of Scotland, Iceland, and New Zealand

Some of the most epic 500 square miles on Earth.

This Wild Southwestern Road Trip Is an Eye-Popping 'Journey Through Time'

The Million Dollar Highway is selling itself short.

The Ultimate Island Road Trip Is 232 Miles Of Pure Coastal Paradise

Volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, and bento.