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Outdoor Adventure

Discover California’s Venerable Giant Trees—Without the Crowds

When crowds are small, these titans of Mother Nature loom larger.

May 26, 2022 04:15 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Art + Culture

The Politics of Globes

Every cartographer must take a stance on borders—and in so doing could spark fury.

August 11, 2021 09:54 AM

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Mark Ellwood

U.S. Beaches

7 Of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Rhode Island

The Ocean State’s beaches are still a well-kept secret. The state might be small, but there’s a sandy getaway spot for almost everyone here.

August 9, 2023 08:01 PM

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Bob Curley

Air Travel News

Have Airfares and Hotel Prices Finally Peaked?

Finding an affordable flight or hotel was nearly impossible this summer. Experts fill us in on what we can expect for fall, holiday, and 2024 travel.

September 20, 2023 08:30 AM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

The National Museum of African American History and Culture Is Helping People Talk About Racism

The Washington, D.C., museum unveiled a free, interactive online portal designed to facilitate important discussions about race, racism, and racial identity in the United States.

June 10, 2020 04:23 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

No Mask? No Travel. How Airlines Are Ramping Up Their Mask-Enforcement Policies

Some carriers are revoking flying privileges for mask-less travelers; others say no mask, no travel—and no exceptions.

August 11, 2020 02:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Aerial view of people at an airport, with passengers visible on two levels

Air Travel News

This Underused Option Is the Quickest Way to Get Through TSA

It’s currently available at more than 60 U.S. airports.

May 5, 2026 07:00 PM

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Iona Brannon

San Francisco, California / United States of America - 5/14/2020: San Francisco Japantown Pagoda During the Day

Cities We Love

Is This San Francisco’s Most Underrated Neighborhood?

Here’s what to do, eat, and see in this tiny San Francisco neighborhood.

April 5, 2024 02:25 PM

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Jessie Beck

On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.

Here’s the full schedule of 2024 dates when advance reservations will be necessary and how and when to nab them.

December 19, 2023 05:07 PM

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Bailey Berg

The first California sailing on American Jazz departs on February 24, though there will be more sailings throughout March, November, and December 2023.

Cruise News

You Can Now Winery Hop in Napa on a River Cruise

The eight-day sailing aboard “American Jazz” from American Cruise Lines starts and ends in San Francisco, with stops in Stockton, Sacramento, and Napa.

February 17, 2023 12:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Sweetest U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Fall

Where to Go in Fall

Fall Is the Ideal Time to Visit These 8 Charming Small Towns in the U.S.

From Alaska to Arkansas, here’s where to go for perfect fall vibes.

August 1, 2025 03:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.

Outdoor Adventure

Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California

We’re not knocking the Northeast’s fall colors—but the third-largest state has some prime places for vibrant leaves as well.

October 2, 2023 12:13 PM

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Pat Tompkins

A neon hotel sign at dusk above the Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam

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