Outdoor adventures way, way down under

View this email in your browser Hey all! Winter may be headed your way soon, but south of the equator things are just warming up. On the underside of the Australian continent, North West Tasmania is packed with trekking and biking trails, plus small towns and incredible vistas. Writer Colin Howell lets us know how to get there and what adventures to expect. You'll find plenty of outdoor thrills across the northern hemisphere, too. In Greece, staff writer Eben Diskin says Antiparos is the best Greek island for outdoor pursuits. If you're headed to the English Lakes District to hike or just admire the scenery, we tell you the best villages to base yourself. In California, staff writer Alex Bresler suggests using the town of Mariposa as your gateway to the state's most famous national park: Yosemite.  The final months of 2019 are also a great time to plan your travel for the year ahead. Get inspired by the most Instagrammed waterfalls in the world. Maybe make a commitment to finally tackle Everest -- but do it right, with this critical information on what to know before heading to Everest base camp.  So start daydreaming about your next outdoor adventures. In the meantime, enjoy the weekend and get outside!   Noelle Salmi, outdoor editor HIKING This under-visited region of Tasmania is Australia's most stunning secret Hiking, or "bushwalking" as we call it here, is part of the Tasmanian DNA. Millions of hectares of unspoiled wilderness make up most of Tassie, with plenty of gentle tracks through the bush — undeveloped, often forested areas — depending on your level of fitness. Bushwalking in Tasmania is serious business due to our rapidly changing weather conditions.   DISCOVER NORTH WEST TASMANIA LATEST ARTICLES US NATIONAL PARKS Mariposa is the best place to base your Yosemite trip, even if it's out of the way BACKPACKING Things you need to know before climbing up to Everest Base Camp OUTDOOR The most stunning towns in England's Lake District PARKS + WILDERNESS The 20 most Instagrammed waterfalls in the world BEACHES + ISLANDS Why Antiparos is the best Greek island for outdoor adventure MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING  The Ultimate Guide to Manchester Nature and Parks Manchester's industrial fathers may have given it tons of architectural character, but they also paved over all the green shoots and pushed the parks to the outskirts. Yet although there are just a few green spaces in the city center, leafy river walks and manicured parks are just a short tram or bus ride away. A little further out, the options expand into the lush grounds of stately homes and hilly rambles that end in country pub food and well-earned pints. Here's a guide to some of the best natural features on offer in and around Manchester. EXPLORE MANCHESTER'S NATURE AND PARKS ADVENTURE Operation Skate Tijuana When GRLSWIRL, a female skate community, brings 100 skateboards to migrant refugee children in Tijuana, the harsh reality pauses for a little while and kids get to be kids again. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!