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Outdoor Adventure
Whales, Sea Turtles, and Active Volcanoes—Here Are 9 Must-Visit Costa Rican Parks
Though smaller than the state of West Virginia, Costa Rica has devoted more than 25 percent of its land to protected parks and nature reserves.
April 17, 2023 07:18 PM
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Mona Gable
Outdoor Adventure
The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once
After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.
September 15, 2025 10:16 AM
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Greg Sullivan
Outdoor Adventure
This Scenic River Junction Is California’s Newest State Park
When it opens on June 12, Dos Rios in the San Joaquin Valley will be California’s first new state park in nearly a decade.
May 2, 2024 11:40 AM
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Michelle Baran
Outdoor Adventure
19 U.S. National Parks You Can Visit for Free—Any Time of the Year
Of the 63 national parks in the United States, about a third are free to visit every day of the year.
October 3, 2024 04:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
Off The Tourist Trail
Escape Crowds in Palm Springs With This Tucked-Away Bar, Oasis Hike, and Joshua Tree-Adjacent Adventures
These expert-found activities will show you the kitschy, authentic side of Palm Springs.
January 9, 2026 02:51 PM
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Joey Skladany
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A New Kind of Retreat Opens in Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve—Here’s What It’s Like
The new Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore blends wellness, biophilic architecture, and conservation to help guests reconnect with nature.
August 12, 2025 06:10 PM
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Elizabeth See
Hotels
Take Leaf Peeping to the Next Level at These 16 Tree House Airbnbs
These properties prove that, while money doesn’t grow on trees, a great vacation just might.
September 11, 2023 10:16 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Natural Wonders
Charming Small Towns, National Parks, and Road Trips: 18 Beautiful Places to Travel for Fall Foliage
Here’s where to spy those gorgeous hues of gold and vermilion, from New England to northern national parks.
August 25, 2025 04:00 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
National Parks
Spring Isn’t the Only Time for Wildflowers—These 7 U.S. National Parks Bloom in Summer, Fall, and Winter
See petals all year long across the states, from Washington to Tennessee.
May 4, 2026 12:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
Outdoor Adventure
How the U.S. National Park System Is Welcoming Neurodiverse Travelers
Customized itineraries, social stories, and sensory kits help families pull off a seamless visit.
April 2, 2024 11:37 AM
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Lisa Kadane
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks
The initiative represents the biggest expansion of California’s state parks system in decades.
May 6, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Food + Drink
Where to Try Indigenous Dishes Across California
From seaweed-driven dishes to Séka Hills olive oils, Indigenous chefs and growers are redefining how California eats. We checked in with a chef at the heart of the movement, Monterey Bay’s Christina Lonewolf.
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Outdoor Adventure
10 Cozy California Cabins Where You Can Escape to Nature
Rent one of these cabins in California located everywhere from the mountains of the High Sierras to the coastal cliffs of Big Sur.
March 29, 2024 12:51 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
National Parks
16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year
These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.
May 29, 2026 06:03 PM
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Bailey Berg
Road Trips
8 Road Trips Through Iconic U.S. National Parks
Short coastal stretches, long drives through the desert, and gorgeous natural scenery for hundreds of miles
June 11, 2025 02:43 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
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