England is beautiful, and here are some top destinations for this summer's travel.

An outdoor lovers heaven, Wales is full of natural wonders from valley floor to mountain top.

Go to Alaska for amazing whale watching, skiing, and other exciting outdoors activities any time of year.

This large and well-equipped park in Quebec is a very popular outdoors vacation destination.

A large designated wilderness area in Northern Calirnia, Trinity Alps is a great place for remote camping.

Iceland's charms will make a great change from beach and sun holidays. Whatever time of the year, outdoor activities await the visitor.

Known as the "River of Mists," the Skeena River offers a treasure trove of delights for the outdoor lover.

The Golden Gate NRA is a massive outdoor area just outside of San Francisco. Here you can pursue any outdoor activity.

Red Rock Canyon offers up stunning natural vistas, great camping, and outdoor pursuits.

An outdoor haven in College Corner, this state park offers hiking, biking, golf, fishing, and much more.

Beautiful Mohican State Park in the rolling hills of central Ohio is a trip worth making. Located near the town of Loudonville, its rural surroundings make it a prime spot for camping, canoeing, hiking and simply enjoying the outdoors.

The Taste of Chicago Food Festival started in 1980 and has grown to be the world's largest outdoor food festival in the world, showcasing some of the best restaurants and chefs in Chicago.

If you like the outdoors, Oregon has many places of spectacular beauty and untouched nature. One such place is Crater Lake.

The Dades Gorge is an absolutely gorgeous natural made gorge in Morocco.

Possibly the world's best ski domain, Whistler & Blackcomb caters to all abilities. And in summer, it's a sports mecca.

No matter what outdoor actives you enjoy doing you can do them at Grayson Highland. The activities you might include on your visit are fishing, boating, hiking and camping, with your tent or camper or in the bunk house.

Puget Sound outside of Seattle is an outdoor and water sports haven. Gorgeous landscapes and clean waters beckon.

For a family fun adventure, be sure to visit Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park located at the tip of Key Biscayne, just minutes from downtown Miami.

The garden hosts one of the greatest outdoor sculpture collections in the United States.

A very popular outdoor destination in the San Francisco area, Angel Island is a favorite.

Rocky Mountain National Park is a delight for those who like the outdoors. The park offers nearly any kind of outdoor activity.

California's State Parks are outdoor gyms, nature reserves, leisure parks, class rooms, and even wedding chapels for millions of Americans and tourists each year. But California is shutting 220 parks to meet the budget shortfall.

Amsterdam is a very compact city, but offers a world class range of things to do. There are cultural and outdoor attractions plenty.

With an outdoor pool, free coffee and tea all day, free WiFi and a common kitchen, Todd's Hostel Las Vegas is a poor man's Ceasar's Palace

For some fantastic summer travel ideas, why not combine a love of the outdoor with a love of literature? Here are 10 beautiful walks that will titillate your literary sensibilities while stretching your legs