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Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Travel in February

Make your February rowdy, restful, or a little of both with trips to these destinations.

December 18, 2025 07:52 AM

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Mark Ellwood

View of a glacial lake with people walking the suspension bridge above.

Outdoor Adventure

Must-Do Nature Escapes in Western Québec

Swim, hike, and unwind when you Voyage Through Nature in Québec’s summer playground.

Sponsored by Bonjour Québec

Spirit Island, Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta

National Parks

An Essential Guide to Jasper National Park—Where Glacial Lakes and Hot Springs Are Calling

Plus scenic drives and the darkest skies here in the Rocky Mountains.

March 20, 2026 02:30 PM

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Juliette Recompsat

Fenced sandy path leading to the ocean at sunrise

U.S. Beaches

Where to Find Sun, Surf, and Seafood on the Jersey Shore

From fun and funky to classy and refined, there’s a beach for every person in the Garden State.

June 2, 2025 05:03 AM

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Rachel Chang

A group of four visitors walk over fossil-like hoodoos while exploring the badlands at Dinosaur Provincial Park

Destination Spotlight

Don’t Miss These UNESCO Sites of Alberta—Which Has More Than Any Other Province in Canada

These 5 (of 6) stunning, protected areas are within easy reach of Calgary.

November 13, 2025 01:22 PM

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Jennifer Malloy

A stargazing lookout center on a lake at night in Voyageurs National Park, an International Dark Sky Park in Minnesota.

National Parks

The Ultimate Adventure Through Minnesota and Its National Park

From Voyageurs National Park to the North Shore of Lake Superior, get off the beaten path with this guide to Minnesota’s most stunning parks and scenic drives.

Sponsored by Enjoy Illinois

Blue Water And Sky Lake Natoma And Rainbow Bridge Folsom California With Trees Reflected In Water People Paddling

History + Culture

This California Gold Rush Site Holds a Hidden Chapter of Black History

Visitors come to paddle, picnic, and bike along Folsom Lake, rarely realizing they’re standing on the site of a once-booming Black Gold Rush settlement.

February 6, 2026 12:43 PM

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Erika Mailman

Lake Kussharo Covered with Mist from Bihoro Pass in the Winter, Hokkaido, Japan

Epic Trips

Canoeing, Snowshoeing, and Getting Naked With Strangers in Japan

Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.

March 13, 2024 05:12 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

A road curves between forested mountains

Weekend Getaways

Discover This Under-the-Radar Gem in Northern California’s Sierra Mountains

If alpine scenery and beautiful lakes minus the Tahoe crowds sound appealing, hit the road to Hope Valley.

May 20, 2024 07:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Kayak, Kayaking, Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee River FY18 Summer Campaign Assets – Matt Scott, retouched image, campaign image, LC retouched image

Cities We Love

The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee, According to an Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Who Calls It Home

Stroll the RiverWalk, catch some live jazz, and explore the historic district of Bronzeville in a city undergoing a renaissance.

May 21, 2025 05:18 PM

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Elaine Glusac

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