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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.

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

Stake a claim to these viewing spots in the USA.

Across the country, Indigenous people are taking a more active role in managing their land—and in doing so, protecting the climate for future generations.

Catch the sunrise on canyon hikes, take an aerial tram to a forested mountaintop, then squeeze in a few rounds of night golf on a world-renowned course in Greater Palm Springs.

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

Skip the views of seemingly endless interstate for an inspiring expanse of blue.

One expat writer reflects on life far away from home when travel is not an option.

Researchers and National Geographic photographers are teaching people how to take better photos, be more mindful, shift their focus, and enjoy vacations more.

Planes may be much faster, but trains show you the world in more relaxed, scenic manner.

Watch a video highlighting the best of Banff in the summer and winter.

With the country preparing to host major international events, including the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the 2028 Summer Olympics, a lot is on the line when it comes to travel to and within the United States.

These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.

After hours, explore Middle-earth, indulge in first-class coffee and wine, and hike among fjords and glaciers. Here’s what to know about New Zealand’s new plan to make it easier for digital nomads to stay long-term.

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