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Toasty sunshine is only a plane ticket away.

Sometimes the hardest part of a hike is obtaining the permit, but the crowd-free experience in these pristine destinations is worth the effort.

These are the country’s best parks to see the night sky.

Find peaceful escape in these underrated state parks, some of which are bigger than many national parks.

Everything you need to know to fully experience the natural wonder, whether you’re there for one sunset or a weeklong stay.

Updated for Route 66’s 100-year anniversary, the American Indigenous Tourism guide highlights cooking classes, murals, museums, and guided hikes along the road.

The Mother Road cuts through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the U.S., filled with canyons, petroglyphs, lava flows, and lakes.

For those willing to slow down and experience a taste of America that largely goes unseen, these small towns are well worth the detour.

This Arizona road trip serves up major doses of scenery, hiking, biking, and some serious “me time,” whether at the spa or on your second plate of enchiladas.

The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.

After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and considers how we can enjoy them in a more responsible way.

New hotels, James Beard–recognized restaurants, and desert-inspired cocktails bring the heat to Arizona’s desert city.

The Department of Interior has announced that it plans to restrict public access to the majority of the country’s national park sites if Congress doesn’t reach a deal by the September 30 deadline.

The National Park Service unveiled a revamped calendar for when Americans can enter the national parks for free in 2026, dropping Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth for Flag Day (also President Trump’s birthday) and Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday.

Bond with your loved ones while exploring the great outdoors in the Grand Canyon State.