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When crowds are small, these titans of Mother Nature loom larger.

Escape to nature with an easy, woodsy weekend retreat to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

The recently released 2026 Happy City Index scores cities based on the happiness of their citizens. See which U.S. city ranked highest.

A new digital map has revealed that the iconic California Coastal Trail dating back to 1975 is now 70 percent complete. These are some of the most scenic sections that are accessible for hiking, biking and nature walks.

Travelers and families who missed out in 2020 are relishing the festivities.

From Texas to Florida, train travel is about to get a lot faster across the country.

American cities are ringing in the holiday season with unique local traditions, including country music concerts in Nashville and film-focused festivities in Los Angeles.

Scotch and chrysanthemum tea. Ghee-washed mezcal. Baijiu and mapo tofu. At these Asian American-owned bars, childhood flavors are the inspiration behind inventive cocktails.

Visitors come to California’s Russian River for sunshine and beaches, but the food scene is just as worthy a reason to plan a trip here.

AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.

After becoming a popular off-the-beaten-path destination, the soaring redwood grove now has a marked trail and can be visited responsibly.

Hit a reopened California highway, chase dark skies in Arkansas, and toast the grape harvest in Chile this April.

From glitzy Coronado to rugged San Onofre, these represent the best of the SoCal coast.

The carrier is also expanding service on 22 existing routes.

Whether you’re craving winter sun or a snowy wonderland, these spots are ideal for a short break.