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A New 1,374-Mile Bike Route Between Yellowstone and Minneapolis Is All About Natural Wonders and National Landmarks

Cyclists on the Parks, Peaks, and Prairies Trail will visit the plains of Wyoming, Devils Tower National Monument, the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, the Badlands of South Dakota, and more.

July 8, 2020 06:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Trees with colorful fall foliage like a rocky riverfront in North Conway, New Hampshire

Hotel News + Openings

A New Under Canvas Glampsite in New England Will Offer Easy Access to Forest Hikes, Maple Syrup, and Orchards

The property, slated to open in summer 2026, will be the brand’s first in New Hampshire.

October 20, 2025 07:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

Dishes being served at Bohemia Cocina en Movimiento in Cayey

Food + Drink

Puerto Rico’s Food and Adventure Scene Is Thriving

Mountain bike parks, vineyard stays, chef-driven dining, and hands-on agritourism experiences are among the many ways to enjoy Puerto Rico beyond sun and sand.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

Left: Midpoint Cafe exterior; right: "Ugly Crust Pie"

Road Trips

7 Tasty Desserts on Route 66 to Stop and Try—From Root Beer Bread Pudding to Oatmeal Pie

Diners and cafés along the Mother Road dish out nostalgic sweet treats, good enough to stay on menus for nearly 100 years.

April 24, 2026 12:50 PM

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Amy Bizzarri

Art + Culture

Fear and (Not So Much) Loathing in Colorado

A dungeon, a tavern, and gunshot art: My gonzo pilgrimage to Hunter S. Thompson’s Colorado.

February 18, 2022 02:43 PM

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Nick Hilden

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Time to Visit Hawai‘i

Want to take a road trip in O‘ahu or snorkel in Moloka‘i? This is when you should consider visiting the Aloha state.

October 17, 2023 01:31 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Discover Lake Tahoe on Foot With These Incredible Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

6 of the Most Beautiful Hikes in Lake Tahoe

These hiking trails in North and South Lake Tahoe provide options for a scenic adventure at every skill level.

April 3, 2024 03:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

National Parks

7 Underrated Utah Parks and Monuments for Avoiding the Crowds

There is plenty of natural beauty to be found outside Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks, and most visitors miss it.

September 17, 2023 10:26 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

In the heart of downtown Guerneville, Boon Eat + Drink's menu is delightfully fresh and colorful.

Restaurants + Cafés

This Outdoorsy California Destination Has an Unexpected Food Scene

Visitors come to California’s Russian River for sunshine and beaches, but the food scene is just as worthy a reason to plan a trip here.

August 2, 2024 02:32 PM

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Jennifer Maerz

Lava glowing yellow-orange inside the summit crater of Kilauea.

Amtrak predicts the new train will welcome more than 200,000 passengers aboard within its first year of service, and it’s expected to greatly reduce car use along the Midwestern route.

May 8, 2024 05:57 PM

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Bailey Berg

Winter 2026

Big Flavors, Small Villages: Why Spain’s Star Chefs Are Setting Up Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tiny Towns

Across Spain, culinary stars are heading to tiny towns to give diners a taste of their heritage—and to help pave a path forward for places they love.

January 7, 2026 09:45 AM

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Lisa Abend

Sunrise over colored trees at Shenandoah National Park

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

Amazing thunderstorm on the Grand Canyon North Rim

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