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Four new U.S. national monuments have recently been designated, including scenic desert and mountain landscapes in California and landmarks that commemorate important women’s and Indigenous history on the East Coast.

After becoming a popular off-the-beaten-path destination, the soaring redwood grove now has a marked trail and can be visited responsibly.

Farm-to-table smorgasbords, volcanic mud baths, Danish architecture, and more are the calling cards of these varied wine destinations.

It may not be super, but high rainfall this year is expected to bring a better-than-average wildflower bloom to Death Valley.

Cars refuel in gas stations, and humans recharge in thermal waters.

Local legend Jake Gibb shares why Huntington Beach—from its block parties and fishing holes to fire pits and friendly vibe—is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors in every season.

From jaw-dropping mountains and canyons to fossils and sand dunes, here’s where to soak in the Centennial State’s protected natural wonders.

Taste your way around the world in the City of Champions.

What’s your personal paradise in the Golden State? Use this short quiz to find just the right places for an idyllic experience you’ll never forget.

With crowds overrunning the U.S.’s most popular national parks, head to these alternative parks, forests, and natural wonders instead.

Sometimes it feels as though the Golden State is one vast parkland. Where to peer into tide pools, hike the coast, and get your redwood on.

With new flights, an emerging culinary scene, and a wide range of activities that go well beyond the surf, this under-the-radar beach town is a California getaway worth planning a trip around.

Enjoy remote working and learning with a view (while you still can)—or simply kick back—on a getaway in one of California’s most gorgeous coastal areas.

Find peaceful escape in these underrated state parks, some of which are bigger than many national parks.

Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and more room to roam—here’s why spring and fall are the best times to visit.