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Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

Amtrak routes like the Empire Builder and the California Zephyr deliver you straight to the country’s wildest places.

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

Hop aboard a family-friendly train ride through redwood forests or an adults-only trip in Napa wine country.

For some autumnal adventure of the colorful kind, head to these places across the United States.

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

A vital stretch of California’s scenic Highway 1 has reopened ahead of schedule. The newly restored route makes the ocean bluffs of Big Sur accessible to all once more. Here’s what to do when you get there.

Thousands of permanent and seasonal National Park Service employees will not be on the job this summer. Park advocates are concerned that the labor cuts put the country’s public lands—and visitors’ experience within them—in jeopardy.

Plan a getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains with one of these isolated cabins you can rent in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Georgia.

A historic $100 million grant will aid in efforts to combat mounting threats caused by climate change and crowds, among other initiatives. Here’s what’s in store for the country’s treasured outdoor refuges.

Rent one of these Airbnb cabins and get off the grid.

The Perseids can be seen from anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere that’s dark enough—and the display will be most dazzling this year on August 12.

Jamaica’s primary public art museum, the largest of its kind in the Caribbean, is a key part of the island’s history. Established in 1979, it houses more than 2,000 pieces ranging from pre-Columbian works to those of contemporary Jamaican artists and also mounts temporary exhibitions on various aspects of Jamaica’s history and culture. The collection continues to expand and now includes videos, graphic designs, and street art. Guided tours are available, and there’s an on-site coffee shop and gift store.

As another summer of national park crowds leads to the inevitable run-ins between humans and animals—sometimes with tragic consequences—follow these expert tips on how best to proceed when you spot animals in the wild.

The popular park’s reservation system had been in limbo, but the National Park Service has unveiled details for the 2025 season, and all bookings will open on May 6—so mark your calendars.