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Just weeks before the dissolution of Roe v. Wade, a writer visits New York’s Finger Lakes to reflect on how far the nation has come—and how far it has to go.

There’s a lot more to Joshua Tree than the “trees.”

The Brittany coastline offers plenty of empty beaches and characterful harbors. Sailing between them offers a new perspective.

From unique architecture to a thriving arts scene, this Canadian province comes tailor-made for fascinating cultural immersion.

Located on Monterey Bay, the new Fort Ord Dunes State Park campground is slated to be bookable in 2022 and will be the first coastal campground to open in California in 30 years.

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

In Glasgow, Scotland, Piping Live! 2021 adapts to the pandemic with hybrid online and in-person concerts this month, hoping to reach even more music lovers around the globe.

When the going gets tough, the tough use hand warmers.

On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, contributing writer Latria Graham travels cross-country in the footsteps of explorers William Clark, Meriwether Lewis, and York, and confronts race, memory, and erasure.

The 2020 pandemic already forced Rio de Janeiro to scrap traditional plans for its second-biggest party, New Year’s Eve, which draws millions of people to Copacabana beach for fireworks.

Technology has made finding out more about our roots easier than ever. That has led to a surging number of travelers pursuing their ancestral trails in search of the people and places that define their past.

Quaint towns, unique national parks, and all the lobster you can handle are just the beginning of a great getaway to Nova Scotia.

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

To discover unique hotels with personality—at any time of year—here’s where to look.

From hiking and mountain biking to hot air balloon rides and rafting trips, here are the most-thrilling ways to get outside in the Greater Phoenix area.