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The Past, Present, and Future of Space Tourism

It’s been more than 20 years since the first space tourist took flight, but there’s a lot more to come in the emerging industry of space tourism.

October 11, 2022 01:32 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Hotels

AutoCamp Is Expanding With a New Collection of Upcycled Motels and Lodges for Adventurers

Field Station is launching in 2023 in Moab, Utah, with rates under $200 per night.

September 29, 2022 11:53 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A blue and gold train passes a small pond, with mountains in the background

Trains

From the Swiss Alps to the Outback: 9 Scenic Train Rides to Book Right Now

Planes may be much faster, but trains show you the world in more relaxed, scenic manner.

August 25, 2025 01:48 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

<ol start="1"><li>Monsanto, Portugal - April 2018: unique rock house in the village</li></ol>

Outdoor Adventure

12 Charming Small Towns in Portugal That Look Straight Out of a Storybook

From the mountains to the shores of the Atlantic, these Portuguese villages are worthy of every detour.

November 27, 2024 01:17 PM

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Joana Taborda

Outdoor Adventure

10 Incredible National Parks Around the World

The U.S. may be known for its national parks, but these 10 in other countries―from Costa Rica to China―are worthy rivals.

January 27, 2021 06:54 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

2 Red Adirondack chairs overlooking grasslands national park, saskatchewan, canada

Off The Tourist Trail

Dig for Fossils and Stargaze in a National Park on a Road Trip Through an Underrated Canadian Province

You can stay at a former convent, climb to a landlocked lighthouse on a hill, and dig for dinosaur fossils on this road trip through Saskatchewan.

November 6, 2025 01:45 PM

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Billie Cohen

Waterfalls surrounded by rocky cliffs with trees

Outdoor Adventure

This State Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—and Some Stops Are Wheelchair-Accessible

The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail connects 17 cascades across the state’s rugged southern and eastern stretches, and you don’t need to be an expert hiker to experience much of it.

August 7, 2024 07:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tall, rounded orange rocks in the sunlight

National Parks

8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments

Where to go for gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful canyons, and surprising water features.

September 26, 2023 07:13 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Halloway journeys include a rail route along the California coast (left), and take place in private rail cars such as the vista dome-topped Warren R. Henry train car (right).

Halloway is a new private railcar company that is offering journeys along some of the most scenic routes in America.

April 27, 2026 06:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

10 Incredible Waterfall Hikes Around the U.S.

Jump in for a cool swim, take in the misty views, or just soak up the surroundings.

July 7, 2021 10:20 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Embrace the Slow Life—and Maybe a Few Trees—in Big Sur

Road Trips

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

July 17, 2025 09:46 AM

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Jessie Beck

Hiking + Cycling

6 Great Hikes That Showcase Scotland’s Dramatic Scenery

Scotland’s scenic terrain is full of hiking opportunities for all levels, with rewarding views that have inspired folklore and famous poems.

July 3, 2022 08:51 PM

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Elizabeth Whitehead

Aerial Image of Negril Jamaica featuring beach, sunset, clear water, vacation destination and serenity

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