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History + Culture
Uncovering Secrets and Spies in “Atomic City,” New Mexico
Outsiders weren’t supposed to know about Los Alamos during World War II. Now the remote town offers guided tours of this unique battlefront.
June 23, 2023 04:14 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Outdoor Adventure
33.5 Miles Were Just Added to The Country’s National Trails System
Four new recreational trails in four states have joined the nationwide network, which includes recreational, scenic, and historic paths.
June 5, 2024 01:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Trending News
This Southwestern City Just Launched an Astro Trail That Showcases the Beauty of the Desert Night Sky
The trail is a curated collection of national and state parks, observatories, planetariums, and musuems that offer travelers a deeper connection to the planets and stars up above.
February 4, 2025 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
Trending News
Power Outage Cancels, Diverts Flights at JFK Airport
Terminal 1 was closed most of Thursday, February 16, and will remain closed on Friday, February 17, due to an outage caused by an electrical fire.
February 17, 2023 01:47 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks
The initiative represents the biggest expansion of California’s state parks system in decades.
May 6, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Labor Day Travel Sales to Shop This Weekend
Even though Labor Day means summer is nearly over, you can still pick up some amazing deals for your future travels this weekend.
August 29, 2018 01:15 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Air Travel News
TSA PreCheck Is Offering Young Travelers a Discount Ahead of a Busy Travel Season
Just as summer travel gets underway, TSA is “empowering the next generation of travelers” with a limited-time deal on PreCheck—and young people would be wise to take the agency up on the offer.
May 1, 2026 04:15 PM
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Iona Brannon
From the Editor
Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years
In honor of our 15th anniversary, our editorial team rounded up a few of our favorite features we’ve run over the years.
September 9, 2024 04:33 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Longreads
Traveling to the House of Slaves in Senegal, and Finding Something Unexpected
Once a holding cell for kidnapped Africans, the island’s House of Slaves is today a UNESCO World Heritage site—and the site of healing and atonement.
February 3, 2025 10:44 AM
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Kayla Stewart
Trending News
Peru Reopens Machu Picchu After Agreement With Protesters
The site reopened February 15, 2023, after being closed nearly a month ago amid antigovernment protests.
February 15, 2023 12:11 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
History + Culture
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Stranger Things
Filming Locations You Can Visit
Here’s where you can see the places and local businesses that have appeared in “Stranger Things.” No trip to the Upside Down needed.
April 10, 2023 02:25 PM
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Ciera Velarde
Accessible Travel
Exploring Venice as a Wheelchair User Showed Me a Side of the City Most Tourists Never See
Disability activist Maayan Ziv had been warned about the Italian city’s inaccessibility—but her experience was much more nuanced and rewarding.
April 13, 2026 01:45 PM
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Maayan Ziv
National Parks
Yellowstone Closed Due to Severe Floods That Have “Dramatically Changed” Its Landscapes
The nation’s oldest national park has been forced to close due to unprecedented flooding. When it reopens, the park’s terrain might be permanently altered.
June 15, 2022 03:28 PM
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Matthew Brown
Air Travel News
Travelers, Be Patient. Flights, Hotels, and Restaurants Could Be Short Staffed for Awhile
No daily housekeeping at hotels. Frustrated flyers in the skies. Limited hours at the local eatery. Travelers will need to pack some extra understanding and empathy as businesses struggle to refill the jobs lost during the earlier pandemic months.
August 25, 2021 07:21 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Where to Travel Next
How to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in D.C.
Tour famous estates by day, enjoy renowned dining and cocktails in Georgetown and beyond by night.
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