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Aerial view of country roads in South Dakota

These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.

March 18, 2026 09:11 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

aerial shot of a United plane taxis on a runway

Loyalty + Rewards

United Airlines Just Extended the Welcome Bonuses on Its Credit Cards

Find out which of United’s four personal credit cards is right for you.

January 26, 2024 11:54 AM

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Paul Rubio

America 250

Now Is the Time to Travel in the United States

Consider this your guide to the boldest, artsiest, buzziest, friendliest, tastiest things going on in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

July 14, 2025 08:30 AM

the façade of Mount Rushmore, with a purple sky illuminated by an array of orange fireworks behind the presidents' faces

America 250

America 250 Celebrations in the Midwest: Mount Rushmore Fireworks and the Famous Iowa State Fair

In the nation’s heartland, the Semiquincentennial inspires reflection, reinvention, and community spirit.

December 3, 2025 03:07 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Outdoor Adventure

This Midwestern City Is an Underrated Destination for Active Travelers

From lakeside bike paths to golden prairies, there are several ways to get active in Milwaukee.

April 16, 2025 03:28 PM

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Tim Chester

People disembarking an aircraft walking on a jet bridge towards the airport, some with rolling luggage

Visas + Passports

Americans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Get Global Entry—Citizens of These Countries Can Also Apply

The United States has Global Entry agreements with numerous countries, including the newest country to join in 2025, Australia. Added bonus: Global Entry includes access to TSA PreCheck.

August 16, 2024 01:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

A United Airlines airplane being towed with another airplane in the background at a New York area airport

Air Travel News

Airlines Issue New Check-In Policies as “Airport Theory” TikTok Trend Goes Viral

Travelers who have a tendency to cut it close at the airport will want to take note.

June 2, 2025 02:45 PM

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Dennis Green

Cable car traveling up a mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the port, coast, city and cliffs in the background

Visas + Passports

Brazil Delays Start Date of New Visa Requirement for U.S. Travelers

U.S. citizens won’t need to obtain a visa for leisure or business travel to Brazil until 2025. Here’s what to know about the forthcoming visa requirement.

April 23, 2024 07:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Towering bluffs and sweeping sand dunes define the landscape at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan.

U.S. Beaches

You Don’t Need to Go to the East or West Coast for Some of the Best Beaches in the U.S.

Skip a coastal spot and head to the Midwest this summer.

June 6, 2025 11:24 AM

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Elaine Glusac

A wheelchair user uses a Mobi-mat to roll atop the sand at a beach on the Oregon Coast

Here’s what to know about the new passport design.

May 8, 2026 01:09 PM

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Terry Ward

Hotels

You Can Earn Hilton Points on Your Next Glamping Trip

The global hotel brand will allow Hilton Honors members to spend and earn points on AutoCamp stays.

March 13, 2024 12:14 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

Lufthansa Is Adding These New North America Routes for 2024

The German airline is growing its footprint across the USA.

September 19, 2023 07:51 AM

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Bailey Berg

The Amache National Historic Site featuring an old barrack and guard tower

History + Culture

This Historic Site Is Now Officially Part of the U.S. National Park System

The hope is that preserving this Japanese American internment camp in Colorado will inform future generations about a shameful part of U.S. history.

February 23, 2024 01:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

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