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Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks
The country’s second-most popular park finally barricaded its roads amid calls for a nationwide park shutdown during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
April 6, 2020 02:07 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Camping
The 10 Best State Parks in Texas You Need to Visit
Desert mountains, sandy beaches, clear blue rivers, and deep canyons. The Lone Star State has it all—and you can find it in a state park.
March 31, 2022 04:57 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Hotel News + Openings
This Underrated California National Park Is Getting a New Glamping Hotel With Airstream Trailer Rooms
AutoCamp, with its shiny, silver camper suites and sleek cabins, is on a growth path, with three new locations planned in beautiful destinations across the country, the first of which is on the West Coast.
March 7, 2025 06:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
Outdoor Adventure
One of Canada’s Most Beloved Winter Wonderlands Is Getting Even Better
A new initiative is helping make the Canadian Rockies resort town of Banff a welcoming destination for every traveler.
April 1, 2025 10:18 AM
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Lisa Kadane
Outdoor Adventure
After a Record Winter of Rain, California Is Experiencing a “Super Shroom”
California’s super bloom season gets a remix: Here’s where to forage, plus some fun(gi) tips for experiencing the bounty of edible mushrooms.
March 23, 2023 11:57 AM
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Mae Hamilton
National Parks
How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025
The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.
December 31, 2024 06:30 AM
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Michelle Baran
Where to Travel Next
8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences You Can Only Have in California
From lesser-known wine regions to waterfalls, discover the Golden State’s hidden treasures when you join the CA STAR program.
Sponsored by
Visit California
Summer 2025
The History We Miss in America’s National Parks
After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and considers how we can enjoy them in a more responsible way.
August 6, 2025 12:26 PM
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Latria Graham
Outdoor Adventure
Discover California’s Venerable Giant Trees—Without the Crowds
When crowds are small, these titans of Mother Nature loom larger.
May 26, 2022 04:15 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Outdoor Adventure
Are You Wild at Heart? Stargazing, Dude Ranches, and More Await in Wyoming
In Sheridan, the spirit of the West is alive and well all year long, whether you’re exploring the outdoors deep in the heart of the backcountry or discovering a bounty of impeccable craftwork on display in town.
Sponsored by
Sheridan Travel Tourism
Quizzes
Put Your Travel Knowledge to the Test With AFAR’s New Quiz
Trivia is rooted in Latin for “crossroads” (
trivium
), and offers another way to travel.
September 5, 2023 05:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Air Travel News
Why Is There a Tiny Hole in the Airplane Window?
Don’t panic: That hole at the bottom of your window is supposed to be there—and it serves a vital engineering purpose.
November 20, 2023 07:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Road Trips
The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.
Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.
December 5, 2023 01:02 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Outdoor Adventure
The 15 Best State Parks in California You Need to Visit
Sometimes it feels as though the Golden State is one vast parkland. Where to peer into tide pools, hike the coast, and get your redwood on.
May 12, 2022 09:55 PM
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Aislyn Greene
National Parks
Upgrade Your National Park Getaway With These 8 Gorgeous Glamping Escapes
Enjoy the beauty of red rocks, glinting glaciers, and ultra-dark skies, all from the comfort of these tents, wagons, and bubbles.
December 4, 2025 08:28 AM
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Brooke Vaughan
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