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In January, East Coasters can fly to Los Angeles for less than $200.

Air Travel News

January Flight Deals That Cost Less Than $200 Round Trip

Several big-name airlines are offering nonstop flights between U.S. cities like New York and Los Angeles.

November 30, 2022 06:01 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Emmett Till's status was erected in Mississippi more than 60 years after his murder.

National Parks

A New National Monument Has Been Named, Protecting a Civil Rights Legacy

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

July 26, 2023 03:52 PM

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Bailey Berg

Johnson Lake, an alpine lake in the Snake Range, located inside Great Basin National Park in Nevada.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

U.S. National Parks Are at Risk Amid Staff Shortages and Budget Cuts. Here Are 6 Ways to Support Them

Budget changes mean that how you support the national parks—either in person or from afar—is more important than ever.

April 18, 2025 07:04 AM

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Bailey Berg

Patio Andalous, La Mamounia Hotel, Marrakech, Morocco. Photo by Alan Keohane www.still-images.net for La Mamounia

Air Travel News

United Is Adding New International Flights for Fall

This time, the carrier has its sights set on exciting destinations in South America, Africa, and Asia.

April 8, 2024 12:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

Pacific Ocean Laps On Narrow Beaches of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park

National Parks

16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year

These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.

May 29, 2026 06:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

kayakers enjoying summer heat on Lady Bird Lake with crowds of people below on the water Austin Texas USA downtown skyline cityscape at sunset 2019

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City

Tour these U.S. cities by kayak for a fresh perspective.

March 20, 2025 10:54 AM

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Jill K. Robinson

Camping

Inside the Island Glamping Retreat Just Minutes From Downtown Manhattan

Yes, you read that right. Here’s how you can spend the night in a luxury canvas tent on Governors Island in the middle of New York Harbor this summer.

June 22, 2023 08:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The plan is to place one electric vehicle charging station roughly every 50 miles along interstate highways.

Some good news for SkyTeam members seeking better U.K. service and access to some of the coolest airline lounges around.

September 27, 2022 03:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Family Travel

I’ve Spent Many Happy Summers With My Kids in the Florida Keys. These Are the Best Outdoor Adventures.

Encounter sea turtles, paddle through mangrove mazes, and snorkel in a marine sanctuary on Marathon.

November 15, 2024 04:08 PM

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Terry Ward

cruise ship at twilight in Alaska with snow-capped mountains in the background and a little bird house above the water in the foreground

Ocean Cruises

Ever Heard of a Closed-Loop Cruise? Here’s What to Know About These Unique Sailings

A lesser-known rule allows U.S. travelers to sail to some international destinations without a passport as long as they are on what is known as a “closed-loop cruise.”

August 15, 2023 06:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Virginia Commonwealth University in the Fan District of Richmond

Art + Culture

Why Richmond Is a City for Everyone

The people, places, and events that give Richmond, Virginia its welcoming spirit

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