Holiday gifts abound for outdoor types (The Pantagraph)

BLOOMINGTON -- Santa’s helpers have made sure there are lots of presents for outdoor types, from the inexpensive to ones that cost a bit more. Many Americans parked their cars and rode bikes to work because of high fuel prices earlier this year.

Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland (Lexington Clipper-Herald)

(ARA) - If the typical tourist experience bores you to tears and you can't take yet another bus tour, adventure travel just might be for you. Among thrill-seeking travelers, Scotland is quickly becoming known as a popular, action-packed destination.

Key Largo is a quick drive and a world away from home (Miami Herald)

The manatee was clearly saying hello. He (or she, I didn't check) ambled up to our kayak with the quiet, aquatic intent of a 2,000-pound sea mammal.

River coalition kicks off 2009 float trips (The Wichita Eagle)

More than 25 people enjoyed the 50-degree weather Saturday afternoon with a float trip along the Arkansas River. They paddled kayaks and canoes in a 5-mile trip to kick off the 2009 float season --the first of monthly trips sponsored by the Arkansas River Coalition, an environmental organization. "Isn't it marvelous?" Wally Seibel said of the blue skies and good weather as participants ...

Gift Basket Ideas from British Columbia (PIZZAHEROS)

British Columbia is nothing short of a wonderful source of inspiration for a gift basket theme. All you have to do to capture the spirit of B.C. is to look over the vast terrain, which draws in a large number of tourists from the country and beyond.