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Jagged mountain peaks in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming with a reflecting pool of water in the foreground and pine trees bordering the image

The changes are part of a larger initiative aimed at prioritizing U.S. residents’ access to the national parks.

December 2, 2025 06:37 PM

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A snow-covered mountain reflected in a clear lake, surrounded by evergreen trees

10 Less-Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular U.S. National Parks

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

April 23, 2025 03:04 AM

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Maggie Fuller

People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Winter Sports

Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass

Find out whether Epic or Ikon is the ski pass for you—or if there’s an alternative you should consider.

December 16, 2022 04:43 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

Air Travel News

Delta Air Lines Is Saying Goodbye to These U.S. Airports

And . . . “Hej” to Stockholm.

December 13, 2021 07:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Alaska – Tongass National Forest, Mendenhall Glacier

Outdoor Adventure

National Forests Are an Outdoor Adventure Hack—These 11 Feel Like National Parks Minus Crowds or Fees

Some national forests are jaw-dropping and mistakenly overlooked.

March 25, 2026 01:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background

Weekend Getaways

8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado

Skiing in Breckenridge, hiking rock formations in Grand Junction, biking to breweries in Fort Collins—these are a few of our favorite things.

September 11, 2024 11:32 AM

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Bailey Berg

AFAR Approved

It’s a Rain Boot. It’s a Snow Boot—and I Pack It All Winter Long

The new-in-2022 Colter Footwear Collection by outdoor lifestyle brand Stio is as versatile as they come.

February 18, 2023 01:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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

National Parks

On a Horseback Trip Through Wyoming, a Mother-Daughter Duo Return to Their Roots

Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.

June 3, 2019 12:23 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Experience Total Luxury in One of the Wildest Places in the United States

At Wyoming’s Amangani resort, a truly superlative experience isn’t just about the creature comforts—it’s also about bringing the surrounding natural wonders in.

July 17, 2019 03:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

AFAR Approved

The Foldable Kayak That You Really Can Take Anywhere Is Now on Sale

Don’t buy an Oru Kayak if you’re the shy, retiring type, because you’re going to get in a lot of conversations.

March 23, 2023 03:08 AM

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Tim Chester

A guest room at Firefall Ranch featuring a bed next to a fireplace and soaring windows

Hotel News + Openings

Coming to Yosemite National Park: New Outdoor-Focused Lodges and Glamping Resorts

One of the big challenges of visiting Yosemite National Park—in addition to the crowds—is the relatively limited accommodations. But that’s about to change with several new openings.

May 7, 2024 12:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

rider on horseback in arena with crowd in background

Longreads

This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance

Across North America, Native communities are carrying on relay racing—a time-honored, high-adrenaline tradition.

November 25, 2024 08:51 AM

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Kate Nelson

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

A horse and carriage and a camel in front of one of the pyramids of Giza in Egypt

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