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These New Activist-Led Trips Will Help Protect U.S. National Parks

In the wake of budget cuts, one travel company has launched environmental advocacy trips to the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Yellowstone.

August 14, 2025 11:40 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Hiked in More Than 100 European National Parks—These Are the Most Beautiful

Glaciers, volcanoes, wildlife-rich wetlands, and Stone Age calendars: These are among the wonders you can find in Europe’s national parks.

December 18, 2024 02:47 PM

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Phoebe Smith

The Blue Caves in Zakynthos, Greece with a natural rock arch over water framing a sailing boat

Air Travel News

United Launches New Europe Route, Adds Flights to Outdoor Destinations in North America

Whether you’re craving Mediterranean beaches, U.S. national parks, or the Canadian wilderness, United has you covered with its newly released summer 2024 flight roster.

January 30, 2024 06:56 PM

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Bailey Berg

Monument Valley is just one of a dozen spectacular parks and monuments in Arizona.

National Parks

The Grand Canyon Gets 5 Million Visitors. These 10 Arizona Parks Offer Pueblos, Hoodoos, and Fewer Crowds

Discover the lesser-known national parks and monuments in the Grand Canyon State.

February 3, 2026 06:30 AM

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Melanie Haiken

Johnson Lake, an alpine lake in the Snake Range, located inside Great Basin National Park in Nevada.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

U.S. National Parks Are at Risk Amid Staff Shortages and Budget Cuts. Here Are 6 Ways to Support Them

Budget changes mean that how you support the national parks—either in person or from afar—is more important than ever.

April 18, 2025 07:04 AM

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Bailey Berg

Authentic traditional Greek islands- unspoiled Chios, little church in the sea over the rocks Agios Isidoros. Eastern Aegean islands

Where to Go in Fall

Where to Go This Fall for Fewer Crowds and Peak Scenery

Experience harvests, festivals, and autumn events in 10 destinations with beautiful weather—minus the summer tourists.

August 21, 2025 05:11 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Art + Culture

The Remote Arctic City That’s Suddenly in the Spotlight, Thanks to Netflix

A visit to Iqaluit, Canada’s northernmost city, reveals a lot about life in the Arctic.

April 25, 2025 10:54 AM

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Kate Nelson

National Park of American Samoa, Tutuila island, American Samoa, South Pacific

National Parks

This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests

You may be the only traveler in sight at the National Park of American Samoa.

February 27, 2026 03:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Lassen Peak perfectly mirrored in Manzanita Lake

National Parks

These Cooler, Less-Crowded National Parks Are Best in Summer

From Alaska to Maine, here’s where to swim, hike, and camp all summer long.

May 21, 2025 03:34 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Two people dancing and one person playing a drum in front of the Dakota Dunes Resort

Hotels

These Are the 7 Best Indigenous–Owned Hotels and Resorts in Canada

These seven Indigenous-owned accommodations are gateways to unforgettable cultural experiences.

November 15, 2023 12:11 PM

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Debbie Olsen

National Parks

9 U.S. National Park Adventures You Need to Experience at Least Once

To escape the crowds and get to the essence of the United States’ magnificent natural treasures, embark on one of these special outdoor expeditions.

May 19, 2026 05:24 PM

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Matt Bell

Videos

Can’t Miss Things to Do in Banff National Park [VIDEO]

Watch a video highlighting the best of Banff in the summer and winter.

March 28, 2022 11:40 AM

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Jessie Beck

Glacier National Park - Fireweed Blooms along Going-to-the-Sun Road

National Parks

Spring Isn’t the Only Time for Wildflowers—These 7 U.S. National Parks Bloom in Summer, Fall, and Winter

See petals all year long across the states, from Washington to Tennessee.

May 4, 2026 12:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

8 Festive National Parks for the Holidays, From Carols in a Cave to a First-Class Polar Express Train

From the Smokies to Hot Springs, celebrate the season with snowman scavenger hunts, sailing or skiing with Santa, and snowball competitions.

November 24, 2025 03:10 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Sequoia National Park in California at autumn

Outdoor Adventure

How the U.S. National Park System Is Welcoming Neurodiverse Travelers

Customized itineraries, social stories, and sensory kits help families pull off a seamless visit.

April 2, 2024 11:37 AM

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Lisa Kadane

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