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turquoise water of Diablo lake surrounded by pine tree covered mountains in North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA
National Parks
How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025
The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.
December 31, 2024 06:30 AM
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Michelle Baran
National Parks
One of New Mexico’s Most Beautiful National Monuments Has Reopened—After Being Closed for Years
December 04, 2024 02:05 PM
Family Travel
We Took Our Kids on a Road Trip Through Utah’s Bryce and Zion National Parks—Here Are 6 Mistakes to Avoid
November 27, 2024 12:24 PM
National Parks
Find a Winter Wonderland in These 6 Stunning National Parks
November 27, 2024 07:36 AM

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Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter Sports
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Food + Drink
A Local’s Guide to Après Ski and Shopping in Park City, Utah
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Winter Sports
Park City Is the Ideal Weekend Escape for Ski Lovers
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Park City, Utah is an excellent destination to ski and apres-ski.
Winter Sports
11 U.S. Ski Resorts Every Skier Needs to Experience
December 09, 2024 01:39 PM
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Frederick Reimers

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Astrotourism
A night sky lit up by stars and the milky away above a desert landscape with red mountains
Astrotourism
16 Stunning Places to Go Stargazing in 2025
December 27, 2024 04:42 AM
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Nile Cappello
6 Celestial Events Worth Traveling for in 2019
Astrotourism
5 Celestial Events You Should Definitely Add to Your Travel Calendar
October 04, 2024 03:44 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse with the sun still visible behind the moon in a darkened sky with trees down below
Trending News
A “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse Will Take Place This Fall—Here’s How to Plan an Epic Trip to See It
August 29, 2024 03:39 PM
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Bailey Berg

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Natural Wonders Worth Traveling For
A view of water and a shoreline from out a window of a floating sauna in Lillesand, Norway
Health + Wellness
An Insider’s Guide to Wellness Travel in Sweden and Norway
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Natural Wonders
Maine’s Top Tastes and Sights According to a Local Baker
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Fall in Hudson Valley NY. Leaves changing color with overcast sky. Near Troy NY.
Natural Wonders
The 18 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the USA
August 14, 2024 05:32 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Hiking and Cycling
A glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, with mountain peaks in the background and dry grass on the right
Hiking + Cycling
12 Epic Hikes in the U.S. to Plan a Trip Around
October 09, 2024 01:57 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
An overhead view of Egeskov Castle surrounded by a moat and manicured gardens in Denmark.
History + Culture
How to Go Off the Beaten Path in the Nordics
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Bright red autumn trees at sunset reflecting in the water at Scarborough Marsh in Maine
Hiking + Cycling
The Perfect Guide to Exploring Maine’s Natural Beauty, According to a Local
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Swimming, Surfing, and Water Sports
An aerial view of the Palm Beach Par 3 golf course and hotel along the beach in Florida
Natural Wonders
4 Outdoor Adventures Near Marriott Hotels in Florida
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A red lifeguard's hut overlooking the light teal blue water at South Beach, Miami, Florida
Family Travel
Great Florida Destinations for Unforgettable Family or Group Trips
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A cloudy, empty beach with birds flying above in Padre Island, Texas
Health + Wellness
This Gulf Coast Beach Escape Has Seafood Feasts and Laid-Back Vibes
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Where (and How) to Go Camping
Camping Checklist: What to Pack for a Comfy Night Under the Stars
Camping
The Ultimate Camping Checklist for a Comfy Night Under the Stars
Plus a detailed, downloadable version that you can use for your next campout
May 23, 2024 01:54 PM
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Jessie Beck
AFAR Approved
Why This Japanese Outdoors Brand Is Our Go-To for Camp Kitchen Gear
May 21, 2024 06:06 PM
Camping
The 11 Best Hotels, Camping, and Glamping in the Great Smoky Mountains
April 24, 2024 12:46 PM
Camping
8 Beautiful Places to Camp in Colorado
April 23, 2024 06:42 PM

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Beautiful morning at Valley of fire state park in Nevada, USA
Outdoor Adventure
6 Day Trips from Las Vegas Worth Leaving the City For
November 11, 2024 06:05 PM
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Matt Villano
The stunning coastline of the Algarve, Portugal
Outdoor Adventure
This Airline’s Stopover Program Lets You See Portugal’s Hot Springs, Villages, and Waterfalls—For Free
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A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.
Winter Sports
5 Best U.S. Ski Towns With European Charm
November 07, 2024 02:54 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and you'll experience an ecosystem that interweaves the land and ocean.
National Parks
9 Canadian National Parks to Visit for a Beautiful Escape
November 06, 2024 04:21 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Camping
25 Great Camping Gift Ideas, According to an Avid Camper
November 05, 2024 07:21 PM
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Jessie Beck
Distant mountains over Mirror Lake, New York in the winter
Winter Sports
5 Places to Try a New Winter Sport Without the Crowds
November 05, 2024 06:57 PM
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Shayla Martin
Snow-covered mountains and trees.
Winter Sports
5 U.S. Ski Resorts to Visit for Avoiding the Crowds
November 04, 2024 11:49 PM
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Shayla Martin
A view of Ben Nevis mountain shrouded in cloud
Outdoor Adventure
An Essential Guide to the Best of the Scottish Highlands
October 18, 2024 04:50 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Whistler Blackcomb is one of the top ski resorts in Canada.
Winter Sports
The 6 Most Beautiful Ski Resorts in Canada Worth a Visit
October 15, 2024 06:15 PM
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Nick Hilden
A field of wildflowers behind which are rolling green hills, the sea, and a mountain in the distance.
Hiking + Cycling
6 Majestic Places to Hike in Japan
October 14, 2024 12:06 PM
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Christina Garofalo
Le Panoramic restaurant, located at the top of a ski resort in Courchevel, France
Winter Sports
What Is Après-Ski? A Guide to Where and How to Experience It Around the World
October 11, 2024 12:31 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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Hiking + Cycling
This 200-Mile California Hiking Trail Is Extremely Hard to Access—But One Company Just Made It Much Easier
October 09, 2024 08:13 AM
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Bailey Berg
Rock Spires in turquoise water
Outdoor Adventure
19 U.S. National Parks You Can Visit for Free—Any Time of the Year
October 03, 2024 04:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
Rupununi River
Epic Trips
This Lesser-Visited South American Country Offers Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters
October 01, 2024 11:51 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The spring regatta is one of many festivals to enjoy in the paradise that is the British Virgin Islands.
Outdoor Adventure
5 Caribbean Festivals Worth Traveling For
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Outdoor Adventure
Island-Hop on This Small-Ship Cruise in Hawai‘i
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Queenstown, New Zealand
The Next List
8 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in New Zealand Right Now
September 19, 2024 02:10 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Fiji
Outdoor Adventure
A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater
September 09, 2024 03:28 AM
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Terry Ward
Ditch the car and see this year's fall foliage by rail.
Outdoor Adventure
Going Car-Free Is the Best Way to See Fall Foliage
September 04, 2024 06:45 PM
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Miles Howard
Door County, Wisconsin, is one of the many easy-to-reach day trip destinations from Chicago.
Weekend Getaways
10 Easy Weekend Getaways From Chicago—No Flights Required
September 02, 2024 01:03 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.
Outdoor Adventure
Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle
August 29, 2024 03:21 PM
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Jaclyn Trop
An American Bison roams the prairie at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Outdoor Adventure
Here’s How to Experience North America’s Most Endangered (and Underrated) Ecosystem
August 29, 2024 03:00 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Ships floating off a dock, red and orange trees on land.
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated Coast in the Midwest Is Full of Freshwater Adventure
August 29, 2024 09:03 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Aerial view of island panorama with a blue lagoon and sand dropping into the deep ocean.
Outdoor Adventure
Do Underwater Waterfalls Actually Exist?
August 28, 2024 01:48 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Kurobe Gorge Railway, Kurobe, Toyama, Japan
Outdoor Adventure
8 Beautiful Places in Japan for Fall Foliage
August 22, 2024 09:08 AM
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Rob Goss
Colorful homes and craggy seaside cliffs in Italy's Cinque Terre with a ramp into the sea lined with sea kayaks
Outdoor Adventure
Cinque Terre’s Most Beloved Hiking Path Fully Reopens After More Than a Decade
August 21, 2024 04:45 PM
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Erica Firpo
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Health + Wellness
Adventure and Enrichment Await in the Nordic Countries
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National Parks
Fall Travel Idea: The Southwestern City That’s a Gateway to Three National Parks
August 16, 2024 09:25 AM
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Billie Cohen
A birds-eye view of rafts on a river in the Kennebec Valley in Maine
Outdoor Adventure
From Lobster Rolls to Scenic trails, Maine’s Seasonal Adventures Await
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Man holding a blue light above snow at night, streaks of pink and green light in the background.
Astrotourism
The Northern Lights Will Be Incredible in the U.S. This Year—These Are the Best Places to See Them
August 13, 2024 12:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
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