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National Parks

Women’s History Is About to Get a Bigger Spotlight in America’s National Park System

A new executive order is designed to strengthen the NPS’s recognition of women’s history landmarks.

April 10, 2024 03:32 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The region has come a long way in its relatively short half-century of winemaking pursuits.

November 28, 2018 07:19 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Chateau des Charmes Estate Winery, Niagara-On-The-Lake

Weekend Getaways

Heading to Niagara Falls? Don’t Miss This Charming Town Nearby.

Take a detour from the world famous falls for a weekend trip to its artsy sister.

June 29, 2023 06:02 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

National Parks

Why You Should Visit Grand Teton National Park in the Off-Season

The Tetons are calling.

April 8, 2024 07:48 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Now’s the Time for an Awe-Inspiring Tour in the Great Outdoors

Outdoor Adventure

5 Reasons to Take an Awe-Inspiring Tour in the Great Outdoors

Why you should immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and see some of the most incredible locations in Europe and North America this year.

June 30, 2022 07:46 AM

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Cruise

This Remote Archipelago Has Become a Secret Hot Spot for Dreamy Island Cruises

It’s the perfect way to fully get off the grid.

November 8, 2024 12:21 PM

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Chris Dong

A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.

Holiday Travel

These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds

Here’s where to get into the holiday spirit across Europe with Christmas markets, skating rinks, and festive food and drink.

October 27, 2025 04:56 PM

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Lottie Gross

Montana countryside in Custer's gravesite at the battle of Little Bighorn overlooking the vast midwest American landscape on a cool spring day. there is a metal art installation of the battle

America 250

America 250 Celebrations in the West: Cowboy Poetry, Hot Springs, and Rethinking the Battle of Little Bighorn

The West may have joined the union later, but come 2026 its states are rolling out full-scale America 250 programming.

December 3, 2025 06:02 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Quizzes

Quiz: Discover Austria Off the Beaten Path, Your Way

Whether you’re a food fan or adventurer-—or somewhere in between—there’s something to delight your senses in this centrally located European country.

The shutdown of an Iceland-based airline comes amid a turbulent period for low-cost carriers in the U.S. and abroad. Here’s what to know.

October 6, 2025 12:23 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Traveling in Japan Has Changed—Here’s What to Expect

Beginning October 11, fully vaccinated independent travelers can enter Japan. A Tokyo-based writer shares what travelers should prepare for.

October 7, 2022 02:35 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

COVID + Travel

Sweden Drops All COVID-Related Travel Restrictions

Travelers to Sweden no longer need to show proof of vaccination or prearrival testing.

March 31, 2022 02:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Sleepy French Town Is an Essential Pilgrimage for Any True Wine Fan

In search of world-famous wines and secretive drinking societies? Dijon might be Burgundy’s capital, but the sleepy town of Beaune is the true heart of this hallowed wine region.

September 26, 2019 03:08 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

COVID + Travel

Just in Time for Summer, Greece Drops All COVID Entry Restrictions

Travelers can go island hopping minus the proof of vaccination or prearrival COVID test.

May 4, 2022 06:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

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