Rivers

Escape from Chicago, Milwaukee, or small town life and explore the Land of Lincoln with these unique cabin rentals across the state

Experience PA's rolling hills, rich forests, and sprawling farmlands from these canvas tents, quaint trailers, and homey yurts

Airstreams, yurts, and even a treehouse offer accommodating respites in the American Midwest

As one of the country's top outdoors destinations, Colorado's glamping opportunities offer everything from all-inclusive camps to backcountry shelters

Photos from two summers spent exploring the Tetons and working on the kitchen staff at Camp Davis, a longstanding University of Michigan property

Science and old-world design come together in this uniquely sustainable retreat set in a beautiful and remote Canadian landscape

After these popular hot springs fell into disrepair, an architecture student gave them a second life by redesigning the riverside site

With see-through walls, this riverside abode embraces both hot summers and and bitter winters thanks to smart design features

A firsthand account of two rugged months spent living and working with the Forest Service in California's famed John Muir Wilderness

Trading the daily grind for cabin time, leaf peeping, and waterfall gazing during a rare midweek escape from NYC

A comprehensive guide to roughing it on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada—where to camp, hike, fish, and soak in hot springs this season

A definitive guide to inflatable kayaks, including what to consider, materials, pros and cons, and our top pick for the very best ones to invest in