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A snow-covered Denali, which is being renamed Mount McKinley, rises in the background behind brown foothills and rows of pine trees in the foreground emerging from light brown brush

On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order changing the name of the country’s highest mountain from Denali to Mount McKinley. Alaskans have thoughts.

February 5, 2025 07:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

How My Autistic Kid Found Accessible Adventure—and Yours Can, Too

In our new series “Traveling on the Spectrum,” one family learns you don’t have to push pause on outdoor activities, thanks to U.S. adaptive recreation organizations.

July 7, 2023 10:26 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

Hiking + Cycling

This Lesser-Known Hiking Area in Puerto Rico Is Home to More Than 130 Bird Species

Finding peace, quiet, and endemic animals in Puerto Rico.

May 30, 2023 10:36 PM

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Jen Ruiz

Japanese Village Plaza Mall filled with people.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Chefs’ Guide to Los Angeles’s Little Tokyo

Groceries at Nijiya. A bowl of ramen at Kouraku. Dinosaur eggs at Café Dulce. Here’s how to experience one of L.A.’s most popular neighborhoods according to Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida.

May 1, 2023 07:02 PM

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Mae Hamilton

History + Culture

A Rare Exhibition of Egyptian Treasures Will Debut in the U.S. This Year

The traveling exhibit will display an extensive collection of gold artifacts that belonged to ancient Egyptian royal dynasties more than 3,200 years ago.

February 3, 2021 05:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

Passengers sit with their luggage in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

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)

A total solar eclipse viewed through some foliage

Astrotourism

The Last-Minute Guide to Traveling for April’s Total Solar Eclipse

Haven’t finalized your solar eclipse plans? We’ve got you covered.

March 19, 2024 03:30 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

U.S. Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California

From Santa Barbara to San Diego, we’ve narrowed down hundreds of miles to 10 magnificent beaches for your next sunny getaway.

November 7, 2022 01:06 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Hotel News + Openings

For a Nature-Filled Pacific Northwest Retreat, Head to These New Glamping Resorts

The wild beauty of Washington state and Canada’s British Columbia is luring in a fresh crop of outdoor-focused accommodations—from tented camps to Japanese onsen-inspired forest cabins.

November 18, 2024 06:37 PM

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Bailey Berg

Boston Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club

Loyalty + Rewards

Inside the First Chase Sapphire Airport Lounge in the United States

The much-anticipated lounge debuts on May 16 in Boston Logan International Airport’s recently completed Terminal B to C Connector.

May 11, 2023 12:59 PM

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Paul Rubio

A thundering waterfall flowing beneath a wooden lodge tucked into a forest.

Hotels

6 Native American–Owned Hotels for Your Next Trip

Gain a better understanding of Native American history and culture through these hotels.

November 13, 2024 01:25 AM

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Carrie Back

Spring 2024

I Took the Most Out-of-This-World Road Trip in America

My solo trip through Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway reminded me why traveling to remote corners of the world is worth it.

May 16, 2024 02:55 PM

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Tiana Attride

Summer 2022

24 Hours in the World’s Greatest Cities

Photos depicting urban centers around the world, from a morning commute in Addis Ababa to a night out in Havana.

October 6, 2022 12:18 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Shadowy model airplane on a flat surface

Air Travel News

After a Rocky Start to the Year, Experts Predict What’s Next for Air Travel in 2024

There will be more fliers and (hopefully) fewer delays and cancellations. But other aspects of air travel are less clear.

January 12, 2024 01:29 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Person on a suspension bridge between rock cliffs

Hiking + Cycling

Via Ferratas Are Having a Moment—Here’s Where You Can Tackle These Alpine-Style Climbing Routes Across the USA

Via ferratas require no climbing experience and allow users to enjoy the same cliffs as seasoned mountaineers.

September 30, 2025 03:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

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