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Outdoor Adventure
National Forests Are an Outdoor Adventure Hack—These 11 Feel Like National Parks Minus Crowds or Fees
Some national forests are jaw-dropping and mistakenly overlooked.
March 25, 2026 01:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
Road Trips
This Florida Mini Road Trip Rolls Along 24 Miles of Powdery Beaches, Dune Lakes, and Seafood Restaurants
Florida Scenic Highway 30A is the easy, one-day alternative to a Florida Keys road trip.
April 8, 2026 02:15 PM
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Terry Ward
National Parks
National Parks Trails That Are Truly Accessible
Wheelchair user, disabled-travel advocate, and blogger Cory Lee shares his favorite accessible trails in national parks.
July 10, 2024 10:14 AM
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Cory Lee
Travel for Good
Florida Wants to Be a Leader in Accessible Travel. Is It?
In recent years, the state has invested significantly in accessible tourism.
October 19, 2022 11:13 AM
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Victoria M. Walker
Art + Architecture
Florida’s Highwaymen Defied Jim Crow Law With Their Art
Although they were shut out of Florida’s museums and galleries in the 1950s, 26 Black painters captured Florida’s tropical landscapes and managed to make a living—and a name for themselves—off their art.
February 11, 2022 07:04 PM
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Chadd Scott
National Parks
National Parks to Close if U.S. Government Shuts Down
The Department of Interior has announced that it plans to restrict public access to the majority of the country’s national park sites if Congress doesn’t reach a deal by the September 30 deadline.
September 29, 2023 08:28 AM
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Michelle Baran
Cruise News
This Cruise Line Took Florida to Court Over Vaccine Mandates—and Won
A federal judge ruled in favor of Norwegian Cruise Line and against a Florida law banning vaccination requirements.
August 12, 2021 06:12 PM
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Fran Golden
Islands
This Little-Known Florida Island is a Treat for Mind, Body, and Soul
With outdoor adventure, homemade fare at locally owned eateries, and cultural events, experience complete and total wellness on Amelia Island.
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National Parks
6 Must-Visit National Parks and Monuments in Florida
With its vast tracts of wetlands, dense old-growth forests, remote barrier islands, and impressive historic forts, there are far more protected places in the Sunshine State than you might think.
April 15, 2019 05:15 PM
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Terry Ward
National Parks
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
If you’ve visited any of these parks, you may not have known you were also visiting one of the country’s UNESCO-designated spots.
April 20, 2020 04:30 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Trains
Florida Has a New High Speed Train Route—Here’s What It’s Like
Brightline launched high-speed rail service from Miami to Orlando in late September. AFAR correspondent Paul Rubio took the train between the Florida cities to experience this new car-free connection.
November 15, 2023 10:52 AM
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Paul Rubio
Hiking + Cycling
National Parks We Love Around the World
Ten countries, 10 national parks: Now’s the time to disappear off the grid and lose yourself in the great outdoors.
June 14, 2021 05:07 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Hotel News + Openings
National Parks, Eco-Lodges, and Cozy Cabins—a New Marriott Hotel Collection Embraces the Great Outdoors
The new Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy includes boutique lodgings near national parks like Grand Canyon and Great Smoky Mountains. Marriott plans to expand it with more cabins, yurts, domes, and lodges in wilderness escapes.
September 30, 2025 06:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
Trending News
Burned Out? The Simple Act of Planning for Vacation Can Boost Your Spirits
Think of National Plan for Vacation Day as an antidote to stress and anxiety.
January 25, 2022 11:59 AM
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Roger Dow
National Parks
Another National Park Will Soon Require Reservations
This fall, Acadia National Park plans to test a new permit system to cut down on traffic and overcrowding.
February 11, 2020 07:31 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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