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The 8 Most Scenic National Forests in the United States

These forests offer landscapes that are as beautiful as national parks—and often with fewer crowds.

November 29, 2023 03:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Can’t Make It to the Alps? Visit One of America’s European-Inspired Ski Towns

Winter Sports

America’s Most Charming European-Inspired Ski Towns

You’ll be treated to Swiss chalets, Austrian cuisine, and dramatic pistes at these historic resorts.

November 10, 2023 03:27 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Snow-covered Estes Park offers an abundance of winter delights in Colorado

Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways to Enjoy Winter in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains

Cold-weather adventures await among incredible natural landscapes when you visit Estes Park, a gem of a mountain town near Denver.

Sponsored by Visit Estes Park

Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Road Trips

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It

Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

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Jess Graves

Hiking + Cycling

20 Incredible Hikes Around the World

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are AFAR tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

October 19, 2023 11:59 AM

Beaches

Where to Find the Very Best Beaches in California

From San Francisco to San Diego, there’s a stretch of coast for you.

October 13, 2023 02:08 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, is located on Lake Mohonk and has a Victorian exterior.

Hotels

The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States

Book a storied stay at one of these winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.

October 13, 2023 10:51 AM

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Jill K. Robinson

National Parks

The 9 Best National Parks for Phenomenal Fall Foliage

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

October 04, 2023 05:43 AM

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Melanie Haiken

The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.

Outdoor Adventure

Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California

We’re not knocking the Northeast’s fall colors—but the third-largest state has some prime places for vibrant leaves as well.

October 02, 2023 12:13 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Weekend Getaways

A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island

Hop on a ferry and 20 minutes later, you’ve traded Seattle streets for the best of the Pacific Northwest island life.

September 28, 2023 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tall, rounded orange rocks in the sunlight

National Parks

8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments

Where to go for gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful canyons, and surprising water features.

September 26, 2023 07:13 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Outdoor Adventure

The 12 Best Places to Visit in Colorado, in Every Season

The state’s spectacular mountains, cities, parks, and preserves await—whatever the season.

September 23, 2023 08:05 AM

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Kelly Bastone

8 Meditation Retreats in the U.S. to Book Now

Health + Wellness

7 Meditation Retreats to Experience in the U.S.

You don’t need to go halfway around the world to escape from the stress of daily life.

September 16, 2023 11:18 AM

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Maggie Fuller

Wooden tree house cabin surrounded by pine forest

Hotels

Take Leaf Peeping to the Next Level at These 16 Tree House Airbnbs

These properties prove that, while money doesn’t grow on trees, a great vacation just might.

September 11, 2023 10:16 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need

Wine country and beach life are only a couple hours from Manhattan.

September 08, 2023 05:26 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

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