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The springs found in Saratoga Springs have proclaimed benefits for those who want to both soak in its waters and drink it.

Health + Wellness

Resting and Recharging in Saratoga Springs, New York

It’s earned the nickname “the Spa City” thanks to its mineral waters.

August 16, 2022 05:53 PM

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Lauren Breedlove

Art + Culture

This U.S. City Is the Paris of the Midwest

From renowned museums to legendary music history, visit the places that inspire artist Tiff Massey for a Parisian-style cultural experience right in the heart of the Midwest.

Sponsored by Visit California

Many of the 500 or so giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove are estimated to be between 2,000 and 3,000 years old.

National Parks

Yosemite’s Grove of Giant Sequoias Reopens After Wildfire

The grove of roughly 500 trees—some of the oldest in the world—was largely unscathed by the Washburn Fire.

August 17, 2022 08:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

People paddling down a river in a rainforest.

Epic Trips

10 Epic Eco-Friendly Trips, from Tracking Snow Leopards in India to Seeing the Greenland Ice Sheet

Answer the call to adventure on one of these conscientious tours.

July 14, 2025 10:27 AM

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Kelsey Lindsey

Epic Trips

Stargazing Without the Crowds on the Grand Canyon Floor

A strenuous trek to Phantom Ranch—the only lodging on the base of the Grand Canyon—shows a different, less-crowded side of this world wonder. But you’ll have to work for it.

March 13, 2024 05:06 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Explore Amelia Island’s salt marsh estuaries

Outdoor Adventure

Embrace the Great Outdoors in These Epic Florida Destinations

The best ways for all types of adventurers to explore the thrills of the Sunshine State’s striking natural landscapes.

Sponsored by Visit Florida

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, USA - SEPTEMBER 24: Cowboys in the Fort Worth Stockyards historic district. Septemberl 24, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Where to Go in Spring

10 Best Places to Travel in March

Skip the cleaning—make spring the time to take a trip, and blow out the cobwebs in a much more fulfilling way.

January 12, 2026 06:30 AM

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Mark Ellwood

An interior photo of a junior suite at the Hotel Haya's junior suite, with a graffiti wall

Stay Here Next

This Tampa Hotel Leans into the City’s Cuban, Cigar-Rolling Past

In Ybor City, Tampa’s historic Latin quarter, the Hotel Haya immerses guests in local history and thoughtful design.

June 28, 2023 12:27 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Epic Trips

A World of Wonder

Now, more than ever, we want to deepen our appreciation of nature around the planet—but rather than just see and do, we want to serve and protect.

May 4, 2022 07:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Toadstool Geological Park beige rock formations beneath a blue sky.

Road Trips

Road-Tripping in Nebraska Is All About Big Views, Historic Towns, and Plenty of Bison Burgers

This trail of lakefront beaches, dusty prairies, and Old West artifacts is a low-key adventure full of simple pleasures.

March 25, 2024 12:50 PM

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Rebecca Treon

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