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Cooler weather and fewer visitors make this coastal Virginia destination ideal for off-season outdoor adventures, like kayaking and hiking in state parks.

The history- and nature-themed itineraries include Amtrak train rides, hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours, and activities in destinations along the coasts and in national parks, major cities, and historic sites.

Rent one of these Airbnb cabins and get off the grid.

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

In the nation’s heartland, the Semiquincentennial inspires reflection, reinvention, and community spirit.

These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West Coasts.

From wine routes to national parks, here’s where to go for fewer crowds and maximum rewards.

Striking jagged peaks, impressive icebergs, and hiking through national parks for days—don’t sleep on this up-and-coming expedition cruise destination.

Canada’s largest and most popular national park is closed for the foreseeable future, and the town of Jasper in Alberta has been evacuated as the region battles treacherous blazes.

Meander through Alpine meadows, scale sheer peaks, and visit centuries-old villages on these top-tier walks.

Lace up your hiking boots: These vacation rentals are perfectly situated for adventurers who love to explore on foot.

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

Whether it’s a villa in Italy, a dude ranch in the U.S. West, or a luxury all-inclusive in the Caribbean, here are places where accommodations and experiences are ideal for large family groups with a wide range of ages.

The best part about museums in Washington, D.C.? Most are free.

Follow paths once walked by Indigenous people, soldiers, enslaved Africans, and overshadowed women, from Georgia to New Hampshire.