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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
National Parks
How to Avoid the Crowds in America’s Most Visited National Parks
Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here’s how to get off the beaten path when visiting.
July 23, 2025 10:52 AM
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Bailey Berg
Trending News
The U.S. Just Renamed 650 Sites Around the Country—Here’s Why It Matters
Changing the names removes a slur for Indigenous women.
September 29, 2022 08:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
Food + Drink
14 Essential Colorado Breweries to Visit
Colorado has a lot to offer travelers who love beer—add a visit to notable Colorado breweries like Cerebral, WeldWerks, and Bierstadt Lagerhaus while there.
August 23, 2022 05:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
History + Culture
This Historic Site Is Now Officially Part of the U.S. National Park System
The hope is that preserving this Japanese American internment camp in Colorado will inform future generations about a shameful part of U.S. history.
February 23, 2024 01:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
Road Trips
The Best Road Trips in the West
Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.
March 18, 2026 09:13 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Natural Wonders
The Northern Lights Could Appear in Lower 48 Tonight
If you live in Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the Northeast, look up—you might catch a glimpse.
September 18, 2023 06:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
National Parks
See America One State Park at a Time
No, not national parks. We’re touring 50 great state parks, from sea to shining sea.
September 15, 2020 09:18 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Restaurants + Cafés
Some of America’s Best Restaurants Are Its Oldest: A New List Recognizes Historic Small Eateries
The National Trust for Historic Preservation just released its annual list of historic small restaurants that deserve grant money—and your attention. From a soda fountain to century-old noodle shop, these are a few of the coolest to plan a trip around.
October 9, 2025 01:08 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Road Trips
6 Things to Know About Taking Road Trips During Coronavirus
What is it like to take a road trip through the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers shares her experience.
July 17, 2020 10:05 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Air Travel News
Southwest Just Added 24 New Routes—Including New Caribbean, Mexico, and Costa Rica Service
Added bonus: The airline is running a limited-time fare sale with one-way flights from $39, which includes holiday travel dates on select routes.
October 30, 2023 06:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
National Parks
Where to Find Yellowstone’s Captivating Wildlife, Indigenous Heritage, and Uncrowded Places
Here’s how to explore Yellowstone, according to the experts.
April 9, 2024 03:16 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Winter Sports
5 U.S. Ski Resorts to Visit for Avoiding the Crowds
For your next crowd-free winter trip, consider these ski resorts.
November 4, 2024 11:49 PM
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Shayla Martin
Natural Wonders
The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now
If you live in Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the Northeast, look up tonight—you might get a glimpse.
March 31, 2022 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Trains
Not Every Amtrak Route Is Scenic—But These 8 Train Rides Are Truly Worth It
Slow down and soak up the beauty of the U.S. on these epic train trips.
April 24, 2025 02:23 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
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