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This California State Park Is Getting a New Beachfront Campground

Located on Monterey Bay, the new Fort Ord Dunes State Park campground is slated to be bookable in 2022 and will be the first coastal campground to open in California in 30 years.

February 25, 2020 08:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

An overhead shot of a table filled with Korean food, including steak, fried chicken, pickles, cocktails, and pizza

Food + Drink

Calgary’s Restaurant and Bar Scene Is Booming—Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Right Now

The third-largest city in Canada is moving beyond “meat and potatoes” with a forward-thinking restaurant and bar scene that’s among the most exciting in the nation.

November 19, 2025 12:41 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Road Trips

11 National and State Parks to Add to Your Route 66 Road Trip

The Mother Road cuts through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the U.S., filled with canyons, petroglyphs, lava flows, and lakes.

November 18, 2025 02:09 PM

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Jackie Bryant

COVID + Travel

Airlines Cancel More Flights to China Due to Coronavirus Concerns

If you have an upcoming trip to China, you should check with your airline to see whether the flight is still operating.

February 18, 2020 06:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

7 Creative Experiences in Sheridan County, the Cultural Capital of Wyoming

From a fifth-generation distillery to master leather makers, these craftspeople are at the heart of Sheridan’s heritage—and they’re sure to inspire you.

O‘ahu native Heather Sanchez knows the island’s quieter spots—and was willing to share them with us.

August 5, 2022 06:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Travel Tales

Rewilding Australia

From its deserts to its reefs, Australia’s unique ecosystems have long been under pressure from human activity. Now some humans are helping nature push back.

April 8, 2020 02:18 PM

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Emma John

COVID + Travel

Turkey’s Unequal Treatment of Tourists and Locals Sparks Outcry

International tourists are exempt from lockdown restrictions that order most Turks to stay home on weeknights and weekends.

May 17, 2021 03:16 PM

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Zeynep Bilginsoy

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

This Limited Edition Outdoor Blanket Raises Money to Protect the Great Plains

For every High West X Coalatree Kachula Adventure Blanket sold, $30 goes toward the American Prairie Reserve’s conservation efforts.

August 25, 2020 05:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

How to Explore Patagonia off the Beaten Track

The three jagged peaks towering over a turqouise lake in Torres del Paine may be one of the most iconic images associated with Patagonia, but there’s so much more to the region.

November 7, 2019 05:04 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Epic Trips

Social Distancing With Gorillas in Rwanda

Rwanda reopened its international airport in August, and we touched down not long after, eager to see how responsible tourism can support the gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.

September 24, 2020 10:48 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Hiking + Cycling

8 Outdoor Adventures That Will Change How You See Your Favorite Cities

Some cities seem inextricably defined by their classic architecture or legendary nightlife, but step outside and you just might see these spaces in a whole new light.

February 2, 2018 12:30 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.

Spring 2023

Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?

In 2021, Costa Rica made headlines when it committed to increasing protection for the waters surrounding Cocos Island National Park. In reality, things are far more complicated.

April 17, 2023 04:00 PM

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Mona Gable

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