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Outdoor Adventure
Asheville Alfresco: The Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in This Vibrant North Carolina City
Where to hike, bike, plunge, and otherwise get outdoorsy in the Blue Ridge Mountains of this vibrant North Carolina city.
May 8, 2024 01:36 PM
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Erin McGrady
Health + Wellness
10 Must-Try Wellness Experiences in California
From cosmic yoga in the redwoods to alternative approaches to urban self-care, California is the perfect place to support well-being.
Sponsored by
Visit California
Trending News
Hotels Across the U.S. Are Turning Mahjong Into the New Social Hour
As mahjong surges in popularity, hotels across the country are introducing clinics, retreats, and social game nights that bring travelers and locals together around the table.
May 28, 2026 05:33 PM
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Bailey Berg
Outdoor Adventure
5 Beautiful Multi-Day Hiking Adventures in the United States—No Tent Required
Experience national parks and renowned trails without worrying about accommodations.
April 9, 2024 07:44 PM
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Alisha McDarris
Stay Here Next
A Legend, Restored: The Waldorf Astoria New York Returns to Park Avenue
After eight years dark, the Park Avenue icon returns as a 375-room hotel with restored art deco rooms and salons, livelier public spaces, and service calibrated to the building.
September 22, 2025 12:50 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
From powdery snow to colorful Christmas markets, December is a sparkling month.
October 20, 2025 04:55 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Outdoor Adventure
5 Ways To Reap the Benefits of the Great Outdoors in Tucson
From year-round birdwatching in mild weather to skiing down one of its highest mountains, Tucson boasts the most diverse options for getting outside and being active of any Southwest city.
Sponsored by
Visit Tucson
Hiking + Cycling
The Most Scenic Spots on San Francisco’s New 17-Mile Crosstown Trail
Looking to meander the many miles of the city’s most recent hiking route? Here’s where you can trade in the Bay’s quintessential trolleys and tech-company headquarters for some peace and quiet along the way.
June 10, 2019 01:14 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
Packing Tips + Gear
9 of the Best Travel Backpacks for Your Next Trip
With load-bearing technology borrowed from the backcountry and styling fit for any city, these travel backpacks are ready for every adventure.
August 12, 2024 08:00 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Trains
This Summer Only: You Can Take a Rare Train Ride Through Jasper and Banff National Parks
Rocky Mountaineer’s new route delivers a front-row seat to the Canadian Rockies’ most dramatic landscapes on a limited 2026 schedule.
March 24, 2026 12:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
Outdoor Adventure
A Super Bloom Just Peaked in California, but There’s Still Time to See Other Spectacular Flowers
Following record rainfall in some areas throughout the fall and winter, wildflowers are growing across the state. Here’s where to see them.
March 20, 2026 08:10 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Trending News
Travel Advisors on How Best to Maximize Your Federal Vacation Days—and Where to Go to Avoid Crowds When You Do
When considering Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving, travel advisors and experts offer their advice on how to plan crowd-free trips around key federal holidays.
January 28, 2026 06:18 PM
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Terry Ward
Astrotourism
Where to Camp for the Total Solar Eclipse
Stake a claim to these viewing spots in the USA.
January 18, 2024 12:42 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Where to Travel Next
The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023
In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.
December 27, 2023 11:00 AM
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Tim Chester
Water Sports
From
Fishing to the Grateful Dead—Why Asheville’s French Broad River is a Must-Visit
With riverside brewery and culinary scenes, inclusive bars, and a thriving arts district, one of the world’s oldest rivers inspired an outdoor renaissance in Western North Carolina.
Sponsored by
Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice
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