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Lake Tahoe Issues Evacuation Warning, Asks Tourists to Stay Home as Wildfire Nears

Lake Tahoe wildfires spur authorities to prepare for evacuation and to recommend that visitors postpone their plans.

August 27, 2021 01:38 PM

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Sam Metz

Lassen Peak perfectly mirrored in Manzanita Lake

National Parks

These Cooler, Less-Crowded National Parks Are Best in Summer

From Alaska to Maine, here’s where to swim, hike, and camp all summer long.

May 21, 2025 03:34 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

A view of Bar Harbor, Maine with sailboats in the water, green rolling hills and colorful clouds

Natural Wonders

Maine’s Top Tastes and Sights According to a Local Baker

Explore Hailee Carter’s favorite spots in The Pine Tree State, from her bakery to snowy trails and cozy breweries.

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

History + Culture

A Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of the Modern Women’s Rights Movement

Just weeks before the dissolution of Roe v. Wade, a writer visits New York’s Finger Lakes to reflect on how far the nation has come—and how far it has to go.

June 28, 2022 01:39 PM

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Joseph Palmer

Winter 2024

This Tiny European Country Is Home to Cliffside Castles, Emerald Lakes, and a Green Capital City

Everything you need to know in order to get the most out of a trip to Slovenia.

December 1, 2023 02:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Videos

Can’t Miss Things to Do in Banff National Park [VIDEO]

Watch a video highlighting the best of Banff in the summer and winter.

March 28, 2022 11:40 AM

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Jessie Beck

Aerial of Zion's Red Rock Formations and Springdale Community

National Parks

These Gateway Towns Might Be Cooler Than the National Parks Next Door

Use one of these singular towns as a base for your next outdoor adventure.

February 4, 2026 12:05 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Aerial view of am monastery surrounded by green fields.

Road Trips

Testing Out the Next Evolution of EV Travel—the Electric Camper Van

One writer discovers the joys of slow, sustainable EV travel in a lesser-visited corner of Québec.

July 29, 2024 04:10 PM

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Elissa Garay

L-R: Atacama, Chile; Komodo Island, Indonesia; winter skiing in the Alps

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Where to Travel in 2026 Based on Your New Year’s Resolution

New year, new travels for you.

January 12, 2026 03:01 PM

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Terry Ward

A two-bedroom tented pavilion at Camp Sarika at Amangiri

Hotels We Love

Visiting a National Park, but Don’t Want to Rough It? Book a Room at One of These Dreamy Hotels

Why rough it? These hotels put you inside America’s most stunning landscapes without sacrificing creature comforts.

April 23, 2026 04:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

A bar area at the Capital One Landing lounge in LaGuardia Airport with rose-tinted stools surrounding the bar, seats and plants in the space around, and a large dramatic ceiling feature that hangs down above the bar

Air Travel News

This Is NYC’s Most Exciting New Airport Lounge—and It Includes Killer Tapas From Chef José Andrés

A new culinary-focused lounge concept is the latest enhancement to the LaGuardia experience. We took a look around.

February 17, 2026 05:42 PM

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Chris Dong

An aerial view of crowds lining the streets to watch the annual Pride Parade on Hennepin Avenue in Minnesota.

Family Travel

A Pride Month Guide to Minneapolis, According to a Local Family

Tips for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and more all-ages fun, thanks to married violists and parents of two young children, Rebecca Albers and Maiya Papach

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