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From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.

Pei’s works ranged from the trapezoidal addition to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., to the chiseled towers of the National Center of Atmospheric Research that blend in with reddish mountains in Boulder, Colorado.

This legislation, which is expected to pass in the House and be signed into law by the president, will protect 1.3 million acres of wilderness, expand several national parks, and establish five national monuments.

Get ready to disconnect from your device and reconnect to nature at this innovative festival.

Do a deep dive into local European cuisine on an expert-led day tour.

An upcoming exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will allow museumgoers to spend the night in a re-creation of the American artist’s 1957 painting “Western Motel.”

After a life on the road, Snowe cofounder Andres Modak and his family know that home is where you make it.

As The Charter Oak in Napa Valley turns two, AFAR talks to Chef Katianna Hong about her culinary beginnings and how the restaurant is connecting to its community.

Fare Sale: Kids Fly (Almost) Free on Scandinavian Airlines

Reports of severe turbulence on planes (and in some cases, injuries) can make flying stressful. But understanding what turbulence is—and why it’s not so bad—can help ease fears.

Mies van der Rohe designed 186 residences at Lafayette Park, where several tours let you enjoy his work from every angle.

They’re some of the safest places to travel—and some of the most beautiful, too.

In big news for redwood lovers, a California-based conservation group succeeded in purchasing a 530-acre giant sequoia grove as part of its mission to protect these ancient forests for generations to come.

A trip to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West winter retreat and school—and the Sonoran Desert that inspired him—is a must for architecture lovers.

You’ll pick up more than just knife skills at this cooking retreat.