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As new entry fees for international travelers take effect at several of the country’s busiest parks, these destinations offer equally striking landscapes without the added costs.

With crowds overrunning the U.S.’s most popular national parks, head to these alternative parks, forests, and natural wonders instead.

To escape the crowds and get to the essence of the United States’ magnificent natural treasures, embark on one of these special outdoor expeditions.

Get to know each island’s personality while snorkeling with sea turtles in Saint Thomas, flying in a helicopter over a live volcano on Montserrat, and tasting Dominican coffee with Explora Journeys.

Now that a new Florida law will cut funding for DEI events beginning in 2027, Key West’s Pride organizers, businesses, and residents are processing the implications—and finding new ways to keep a beloved LGBTQ+ celebration thriving.

Enjoy the beauty of red rocks, glinting glaciers, and ultra-dark skies, all from the comfort of these tents, wagons, and bubbles.

Glaciers in beloved travel destinations, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Italy’s Dolomites, will be gone within the next 30 years, new research shows. And the effects of that loss will be catastrophic.

The beloved glamping brand now offers a new way to experience the great outdoors in the Golden State.

If you’re seeking companionship with fellow adventurers, excited to explore new places, or just longing for the beauty of nature, there’s a perfect itinerary from a USTOA tour operator waiting for you.

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.

Our favorite outdoorsy brand is upping its comfort game with these new hotels.

Quiet Parks International has selected parks, trails, and wilderness where you can escape noise pollution and finally find that ultimate luxury: some good old-fashioned silence.

Just west of Juneau, Icy Strait Point was converted from a cannery into a cruise port by the Huna Totem Corporation in 2004. Two decades later, passengers want a deeper understanding of the people behind the port.

At the green o, the new adults-only addition to the famed Resort at Paws Up, a wilderness retreat comes with a nine-course meal.

Of the 63 national parks in the United States, about a third are free to visit every day of the year.