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To escape the crowds and get to the essence of the United States’ magnificent natural treasures, embark on one of these special outdoor expeditions.

From one of Europe’s last wild places to a verdant island in Japan, a grand German castle complex to imperial palaces in China, these striking UNESCO sites could inspire your next journey abroad.

When Stonehenge-like megaliths in Brittany, a rainforest filled with cathedral-height caves, and a palace that inspired Disney are all on the list of newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage sites for 2025, it’s hard to choose where to go next.

More than 1,200 places are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Here are some of our favorites.

There are several challenges threatening UNESCO’s beloved World Heritage sites.

In his new book, “Another Patch of Sky,” Brian Chorski celebrates the lure and legacy of a special part of the country.

This legendary landmark is worth the rain.

The hope is that preserving this Japanese American internment camp in Colorado will inform future generations about a shameful part of U.S. history.

Many of the latest additions—which include Viking-age ring fortresses and Latvia’s Old Town of Kuldīga—are worth building a trip around.

Enjoy Amelia Island’s 13 miles of serene beaches, outdoors, history, and 90 independent restaurants and bars for your next vacation.

Among the more than 500,000 acres to explore, these are some of the best places to stay.

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

A new visitor center and museum are opening at the Calanais Standing Stones on Scotland’s Isle of Lewis, making a visit to these 5,000-year-old stone structures much more enticing.

From the arrival of the first slave ship through the civil rights era and into the present, Charleston’s Black residents have shaped the Holy City’s food culture, art, music, agriculture, faith, and reputation.

There’s never been a better time to embrace the great outdoors in the Great White North.