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The trail is a curated collection of national and state parks, observatories, planetariums, and musuems that offer travelers a deeper connection to the planets and stars up above.

Chicari Camp in Mozambique puts you at the heart of Gorongosa National Park, where lions, pangolins, and other keystone wildlife are returning after decades of war and poaching.

The new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is the latest in a series of national monuments recognizing the civil rights movement.

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

The lists are designed to protect endangered traditions worldwide.

These popular destinations will fit the bill for adventure, culture, and more for your 2025 trips.

As California’s massive snowpack starts to melt, most of Yosemite Valley—the central hub of Yosemite National Park—will be closed starting April 28. Here’s what’s closed and what remains open in the park.

Four new recreational trails in four states have joined the nationwide network, which includes recreational, scenic, and historic paths.

Insider tips on how to make the most of your time, before or after your voyage.

The Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador takes hikers from ancient village to ancient village.

Route 66 opened November 11, 1926, and as it celebrates its centennial in 2026, we’re helping travelers prepare for the ultimate road trip—on the ultimate highway. Here are the can’t-miss trips, stops, and stories to explore along the way.

Four new U.S. national monuments have recently been designated, including scenic desert and mountain landscapes in California and landmarks that commemorate important women’s and Indigenous history on the East Coast.

The Andean condor is Colombia’s national bird, and it’s one among more than 130 avian species on display at the National Aviary (Aviario Nacional de Colombia) outside Cartagena. But the condor is the least impressive of the birds here—at least in the looks department. Keep an eye out for a glimpse of some more-colorful tropical beauties, such as scarlet macaws, and the more diminutive but equally vivid and gorgeous tángara primavera (blue-winged mountain tanager) and carriquí verdiamarillo (green jay).

For centuries, the Dingle Way has beckoned those interested in experiencing Ireland’s quieter side.

President Biden has designated nearly half a dozen new national monuments since October 2022—and that is likely to be just the beginning.