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Outdoor Adventure
Ways to Celebrate Earth’s Wild Places—at Home and Abroad
The natural landscapes we love to visit need our support. In celebration of Earth Day, here are ways to show our gratitude, whether we’re planning our next trip or helping from home.
April 21, 2022 12:15 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Hotels
Hotel or Airbnb? This New Concept Lets You Have a Bit of Both
Aimed at groups and families, Element hotels’ new Studio Commons rooms connect four private guest rooms to a shared kitchen and living room.
October 17, 2019 06:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
National Parks
The Woman Who Changed the Grand Canyon
Mary Colter’s genius survives in the iconic architecture and interiors of several landmark buildings—but you might not know it.
June 14, 2022 09:43 AM
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Alex Pulaski
Hotels
At Life House Hotels, You Feel Like You Belong
Travel has become less convivial during COVID, but the boutique hotel line has created a safe space for strangers to rediscover the lost art of socializing.
March 9, 2021 05:19 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
COVID + Travel
40 Ways to Take a Socially Distanced Trip
Even though the Pandemic That Shall Not Be Named has prompted the cancellation of many (every?) trip, it’s still possible to reconnect with the world. Here are 40-plus ideas for U.S. trips, vetted and tested by AFAR editors, for when the time is right.
March 2, 2021 09:19 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Natural Wonders
The Brightest Meteor Shower of the Year Is Happening This Week
The Geminids will produce up to 100 meteors per hour the night of Thursday, December 13.
December 12, 2018 10:43 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Books
28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit
From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.
November 19, 2025 03:21 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Festivals + Events
8 Exceptional Festivals to Escape to This Winter
Come out of hibernation this winter for travel-worthy festivals that celebrate ice, snow, chills, and thrills in cities around the globe.
January 18, 2019 04:53 PM
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Erin Gifford
Air Travel News
The Best U.S. Flight Deals for 2021—and When to Book
There’s no shame in deciding on a trip because you scored a good airfare deal. (We do it all the time.) These 10 domestic destinations are your best bets for cheap flights this year.
July 23, 2021 07:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Natural Wonders
The Great Nebraska Migration of Sandhill Cranes and the Birders Who Love Them
Every spring, “craniacs” from around the world flock to Kearney, Nebraska, to see the sandhill cranes. One burgeoning birder learns what it means to fit in.
May 17, 2022 02:28 PM
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Alexandra Marvar
Museums + Galleries
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
The 2020 event was supposed to take place on April 4, but was canceled as a public health precaution.
March 12, 2020 05:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Holiday Travel
Our Guide to Last-Minute Holiday 2021 Travel
As fall and winter breaks approach, there’s still hope for a great getaway even if you haven’t booked anything yet.
October 19, 2021 05:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
Winter Sports
Mushing Mastered: 7 Lessons From a First-Time Dog Sledder
Dog sledding experiences are growing in popularity. Here’s what to keep in mind if you want to try mushing responsibly.
March 25, 2019 07:50 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Hotels
10 Airbnbs We’re Bumping to the Top of Our Wish Lists
Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.
January 11, 2021 09:06 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Summer 2025
State Parks, Cherry Orchards, Dark Skies: Door County Is One of the Midwest’s Best-Kept Secrets
Door County has more state parks and shoreline than any other county in Wisconsin. And thanks to a new generation of creatives, the peninsula is changing in the very best sort of way.
August 20, 2025 10:07 AM
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Emma John
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