Part retreat for sun-seekers, part environmental reserve, this lovely beach is a way away from the swooning tourists at Copacabana and Ipanema (about 25 miles). Travelers rave about Grumari Beach's ...

Sarah Brown Outdoorsy types love exploring this expansive green rainforest. Covering more than 9,600 acres, Tijuca National Park sits within the Atlantic Forest and is one of the largest urban forests ...

This beach on Brooklyn's southern tip is a popular summertime destination ... basketball, and handball, this park has plenty of room for all types of active outdoor fun.

From surfers to swimmers to the Ramones, everyone wants to "hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach." Rockaway Beach is a year-round resource for residents all along the Rockaway peninsula, and it comes alive ...