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A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park

Banff National Park is full of rugged mountain peaks, emerald lakes, and vast glaciers. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your time there.

May 13, 2024 06:49 PM

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Juliette Recompsat

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Coast This Summer and Go to One of These Beautiful Lake Beaches Instead

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

May 9, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Park City sits in the valley between lush, green covered mountains.

Festivals + Events

9 Events That Make Summer Special in Park City

There’s always something going on in Park City—especially in the summertime. Here are some of the best festivals and events worth planning a trip around.

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National Parks

America’s Most-Visited National Park Will Raise Fees Next Year

The funds will provide the most new financial support for Great Smoky Mountains National Park since the park was created in 1934.

August 23, 2022 12:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

A glass-walled restaurant on a wildflower-covered hillside with rugged coast in the background

Restaurants + Cafés

10 U.S. Restaurants Where the Views Are as Amazing as the Food

While some restaurants with views coast on their good looks, these eateries across the country serve food as impressive as the scenery.

November 10, 2025 01:01 PM

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Alina Polishuk

A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park

National Parks

Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks

Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

October 28, 2025 03:35 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Fall 2025

Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2025 12:35 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Navy Pier in Chicago is the official start of Route 66.

Road Trips

4 Can’t-Miss Places to Stop on Illinois’ Route 66

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with a scenic 301-mile road trip from Chicago to Madison, filled with historic sites, local eats, and small-town charm in Illinois.

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Cities We Love

A Local Chef Reveals His Perfect Day in Asheville, North Carolina

A chef-restaurateur who loves the city recommends a noteworthy hike, a hole-in-the-wall taqueria, and a honky tonk.

November 9, 2023 04:27 PM

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Jenn Rice

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Rio de Janeiro, According to Locals

Rio de Janeiro warrants a long weekend—not just during Carnival.

April 1, 2025 02:17 PM

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Joel Balsam

Food + Drink

8 Iconic Foods in Vietnam and Where to Try Them

While most people know about pho, there are plenty of other delicious eats in Vietnam.

February 28, 2024 04:08 PM

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Nick Hilden

Aerial view of Waterlemon Cay with the North Shore of St. John in the distance in the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park.

Cruise

A Local’s Guide to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Make the most of your time on this spectacular Caribbean island, whether you have a few hours or a few days.

February 20, 2025 05:18 PM

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Carol M. Bareuther

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan

Winter 2023

The Great Lakes Offer Culture, History, and One of the Most Unique Ecosystems

From charming lake towns to expedition cruises, there are many good reasons to explore the Greats.

December 1, 2022 09:00 AM

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Elaine Glusac

Hiking + Cycling

The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.

The 12,000-mile loop—which encompasses parts of the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail—is currently being scouted and mapped.

September 1, 2020 12:52 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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