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Outdoor Adventure
The 12 Best Places to Visit in Colorado, in Every Season
The state’s spectacular mountains, cities, parks, and preserves await—whatever the season.
September 23, 2023 08:05 AM
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Kelly Bastone
Astrotourism
The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.
You don’t need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.
August 19, 2025 02:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
Outdoor Adventure
7 Great Things to Do in Boulder, Colorado
From hiking to see the Flatirons to catching a show at the Velvet Elk Lounge, here are some of the best things to do in Boulder, Colorado.
October 28, 2022 04:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
Where to Travel Next
The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State
Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip
January 12, 2024 09:01 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Road Trips
Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8
If you’re craving a roadside adventure this autumn, consider one of these trips.
September 12, 2024 12:43 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Family Travel
As Disneyland Turns 70, These Are the Park’s Best Historic Rides—and the Most Exciting New Attractions
Afar’s deputy editor Michelle Baran grew up near the groundbreaking theme park and has been going for more than 40 years. She has some thoughts on the best things to see and do at Disneyland—old and new.
June 27, 2025 05:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Hiking + Cycling
21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime
Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.
May 19, 2026 05:23 PM
The Future of Travel
How the Pandemic Changed Travel’s Off-Season
Increased demand for beach and outdoor travel and more flexible work schedules have all but eliminated the shoulder and off-seasons in some popular destinations.
October 4, 2022 09:49 AM
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Bailey Berg
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated Destination Is the Perfect Place to Unplug
Waterfalls, quiet trails, scenic highways, and remote campsites make digital detoxing in West Virginia’s outdoors effortless.
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Trains
You Can See California’s Beautiful Nature by Train. These Are the Most Scenic Routes to Take.
Hop aboard a family-friendly train ride through redwood forests or an adults-only trip in Napa wine country.
May 14, 2026 05:06 AM
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Alesandra Dubin
Off The Tourist Trail
I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds
You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.
February 10, 2026 12:56 PM
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Catherine Toth Fox
Cities We Love
27 Non-Touristy Things to Do in San Francisco
Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.
May 1, 2024 12:06 PM
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Jessie Beck
National Parks
This Captivating Desert Landscape Just Became the Newest U.S. National Park
White Sands in New Mexico, formerly a national monument, has joined the National Park System.
December 27, 2019 01:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
Hotels
9 Favorite Luxury Hotels That Actually Opened in 2020
Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.
November 30, 2020 02:22 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Beaches
San Diego Is Famous for Its Beaches—and These Are the Very Best
From glitzy Coronado to rugged San Onofre, these represent the best of the SoCal coast.
October 12, 2023 12:55 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
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