Looking to make the most of your summer vacation? We've got you covered with seven terrific tours that cover 14 national parks and 50 sidetrips. Here's a sampling of what you'll find in the June/July Issue:

• The Sierra Skyway
• Red Rock Route
• 10 Spectacular Lodges of the Great Parks

A classic adventure travel destination, Nepal has become increasingly dangerous for all but foreign travelers. To see if trekking is still safe and if tourist dollars are funding the violence, photographer Samantha Appleton and writer Phil Zabriskie took to the Annapurna Circuit. Enter the Photo Gallery >>

Have you ever considered exploring the digestive track of a great white shark, taking a piece of the sun, or getting shrunk? These are just some of the ideas we received from Alison Sheridan's fourth grade class, each displaying the youthful spirit of exploration. Out of the 17 letters and photos we received, we couldn't resist posting a few for you >>