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Outdoor Adventure

Do Underwater Waterfalls Actually Exist?

The truth about this unlikely natural phenomenon.

August 28, 2024 01:48 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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

Cities We Love

How This Neighborhood Is Redefining D.C. as a Waterfront City

Whether you enjoy food, music, history, or culture, Southwest and The Wharf has something for everyone in an eco-friendly environment.

July 29, 2022 01:28 PM

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Visit Washington, DC

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Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Hikes in Arizona (They’re Not All in the Grand Canyon)

With trails through canyons, lava tubes, deserts, and even ancient ruins, Arizona’s diverse landscape is a hiker’s paradise.

January 14, 2020 09:49 AM

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Melanie Haiken

view of rocks jutting out from the water at Kenai Fjords National Park

Ocean Cruises

The World’s Most Beautiful Fjords—and the Cruises That Will Take You There

From Norway to New Zealand, Greenland to Glacier Bay, Alaska, these sailings offer the best way to view the striking coastal bluffs that make up some of the world’s most stunning fjords.

March 23, 2023 08:09 PM

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Fran Golden

Where to Travel Next

7 of the Best Outdoor Experiences in Toronto

Gardens, parks, islands, and cliffs mean you can enjoy nature when you visit this Canadian City.

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Authentic traditional Greek islands- unspoiled Chios, little church in the sea over the rocks Agios Isidoros. Eastern Aegean islands

Where to Go in Fall

Where to Go This Fall for Fewer Crowds and Peak Scenery

Experience harvests, festivals, and autumn events in 10 destinations with beautiful weather—minus the summer tourists.

August 21, 2025 05:11 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Tips + News

Smokey Bear Is Turning 75: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate

Birthday parties for the forest fire prevention icon are happening in New Mexico, Washington, and at Filson stores across the country this week.

August 8, 2019 06:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The seating area at Capital One Landing with booth tables, a luggage storage area, dynamic lighting fixture, and windows with views of the airport exterior

Air Travel News

Chef José Andrés Is Serving Up Irresistible Spanish Cuisine at This New Airport Lounge Concept

The renowned chef is overseeing a menu steeped in recipes from his homeland for Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

November 19, 2024 07:55 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

What Makes a Trip to New Zealand a Trip of a Lifetime

Always wanted to go to New Zealand? Considering a trip there? Here are all the answers to your questions about what to see and do in stunning, fascinating Aotearoa.

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