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Summer 2025

The History We Miss in America’s National Parks

After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and considers how we can enjoy them in a more responsible way.

August 6, 2025 12:26 PM

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Latria Graham

Gentoo penguins walking toward the camera on a patch of snow with people in expedition gear in the background

Cruise News

Calling All Birders—These Cruises Were Made Just for You

The National Audubon Society and HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) have partnered to launch an exclusive series of bird-watching expedition cruises.

July 15, 2024 06:27 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Denver, CO, USA. July 27, 2019. Travelers in long lines at Denver International Airport going thru the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security screening areas to get to their flights.

TSA is . . . not having it.

June 10, 2025 03:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Checked Luggage for #TeamNoCarryOn

These are the suitcases and extra-large duffels worth spending checked luggage fees on.

March 31, 2021 03:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

These Epic Road Trips Don’t Require a Gas Station

These five EV drives are charged up with plenty of adventure.

June 26, 2023 08:53 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Scottsdale This Fall

New exhibitions and dining options make the most of Scottsdale’s enviable desert location.

September 3, 2021 03:35 PM

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Tim Chester

The architect finished the blueprints for RiverRock House, located outside Cleveland, Ohio, not long before he died in 1959.

April 11, 2025 02:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

Natural Wonders

How to Watch the Orionids and Draconids Meteor Showers in October 2021

Grab a blanket, head outdoors, and look up.

September 1, 2021 10:28 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Group of five people hiking in the desert

Packing Tips + Gear

How REI Is Making the Outdoors Accessible for People of More Sizes

The outdoor gear retailer’s updated guidelines on extended sizes encourage brands to join its journey toward inclusivity.

April 6, 2023 12:29 PM

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Naomi Tomky

National Parks

7 Incredible “Parkitechture” Spots in National Parks Across the U.S.

These nature-surrounded lodges, inns, and visitor centers have created a genre of their own.

March 2, 2026 04:41 PM

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Emily Pennington

6 Most Beautiful Spring Train Rides Around the World

Trains

8 Train Rides to Take for Stunning Spring Scenery

Enjoy the best of spring with a trip on a Japanese bullet train or a vintage railcar in England.

March 17, 2025 03:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport featuring a row of red velvet chairs lining a counter with some two-top dining tables, photos on the walls and plants accenting the art-deco style space

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Just Announced 5 New Upscale Lounges Opening at These U.S. Airports

Select cardholders are gaining access to some exciting new spaces at major hubs across the country.

November 25, 2024 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Two tables with art sculptures on them in front of hanging thread

Museums + Galleries

This Spring, Visit These Can’t-Miss Exhibits Showcasing Asian American Culture

Explore Asian American art, history, and culture at these engaging exhibits.

May 2, 2024 08:46 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A view of Villarrica Lake and a snow-covered moutain behind it in Pucón, Chile

Road Trips

Road Trip Through Chile’s Stunning Lake District

Hike volcanoes, soak in hot springs, and explore lakeside villages.

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