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National Parks

Yellowstone Is More Popular Than Ever—Here’s How to Enjoy It Without the Crowds

Few people venture far beyond the parking lot, but less-crowded wonders await those who do.

March 9, 2022 06:26 PM

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Amy S. Eckert

FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - MAY 5, 2013: Old buildings on Munsterplatz, the central square of Freiburg, Baden-Wurttemberg

Where to Go in Spring

10 Places to Go in Spring Without the Peak Season Crowds

These places are perfect for a postwinter adventure.

February 25, 2026 11:45 AM

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Tanvi Chheda

Stay Here Next

Attention, New Yorkers: Your Next Catskills Weekend Getaway Is Here

This Scandinavian-inspired retreat in a quiet corner of the central Catskills exudes calm.

April 21, 2023 11:03 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Outdoor Adventure

In Southern California, Skip the Road Trip, Take the Boat Trip

Make a splash with these four water-friendly routes through Southern California.

April 20, 2023 06:50 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

Astrotourism

6 Pampered Stargazing Experiences Near Cities, With Heated Seats or Outdoor Tasting Menus

You don’t have to go too far from civilization to see maximum constellations.

February 19, 2026 03:13 PM

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Olivia Young

Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.

In the Magazine

What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York

From art to food, here’s what to know about New York City’s most populous borough.

September 6, 2023 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A curved and elevated stretch of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail in Oregon, an abandoned railroad bed traversing foggy fields and forests.

Outdoor Adventure

33.5 Miles Were Just Added to The Country’s National Trails System

Four new recreational trails in four states have joined the nationwide network, which includes recreational, scenic, and historic paths.

June 5, 2024 01:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

A female tourist stands in front of a Mexican pyramid

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Mexico?

Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit Mexico by land, sea, and air.

January 3, 2025 10:46 AM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

In A Lesser-Known Part of Patagonia, Tourism is Helping Keep the Coastline Wild

In coastal Argentina, a new conservation model combines rewilding and tourism to protect an untouched and very special place.

March 1, 2024 02:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

For 30 Hours, Graduate Hotels Is Offering Rooms for $30 per Night

The sale starts on May 25 at noon Eastern Time.

May 23, 2022 08:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An outdoor lounge area at Saruni Basecamp with two guests and a star guide.

Hotels

Dark Skies and Wild Nights: This New Safari Camp in Kenya Lets You Sleep Under the Stars

At this new safari camp in Kenya, the adventure doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Instead, the night sky becomes the main attraction.

April 8, 2025 10:59 AM

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Megan Eaves

An American Airlines new A321XLR plane outside of a hangar with several workers around and the sun setting in the background

Air Travel News

A First Look Inside American Airlines’ New Planes: Privacy Suites and Next-Gen Premium Economy

American Airlines has 50 Airbus A321XLR planes joining its fleet. We got a sneak peek and these were the standout features.

December 12, 2025 06:42 PM

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Chris Dong

Fall 2025

Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2025 12:35 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

National Parks

Tallest Volcano in the Galápagos Erupts for the First Time Since 2015

National park guards and scientists doing field work on pink iguanas living on the volcano’s slopes were evacuated.

January 7, 2022 03:14 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

From left: San Diego Symphony Music Director Rafael Payare, San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, and L.A. Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel

Festivals + Events

California’s Newest Music Festival Celebrates the State’s Multicultural Musical History

The California Festival: A Celebration of New Music will take place over two weeks in November and will feature the most exciting classical and jazz pieces created in the past five years.

February 9, 2023 11:25 AM

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Mae Hamilton

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