Outdoor Adventure

Plan a National Park Trip

A glassy lake with evergreen trees and snow-capped mountains in the background

Hiking + Cycling

Traverse 2 National Parks, Hike Across Glaciers, and Sip Craft Beer on This 7-Day Alaska Road Trip

This 950-mile Anchorage loop passes through stunning landscapes of Denali and Wrangell–St. Elias national parks.

July 13, 2026 12:57 PM

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National Parks

This Is the Last Summer You Can Visit Denali National Park With Hardly Anyone Around

June 24, 2026 12:23 PM

National Parks

16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year

May 29, 2026 06:03 PM

National Parks

7 Stunning National Parks and Monuments in Colorado Where You Can Climb Dunes, Spot Moose, and Go Stargazing

May 22, 2026 12:29 PM

Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter Sports

Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back

Winter Sports

What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland

January 27, 2026 12:50 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)

Winter Sports

The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation

January 16, 2026 04:25 PM

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A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.

Winter Sports

These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm

January 16, 2026 03:00 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Astrotourism

Left: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - September 2, 2022. Aerial view of historic downtown Flagstaff with the famous Hotel Monte Vista; right: Starry night under the clear Flagstaff Sky

Weekend Getaways

This National Park Gateway Town Is Celebrating 25 Years as the World’s First Dark Sky City

April 27, 2026 03:16 PM

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Astrotourism

Black Mesa Is One of the Loneliest, Darkest Corners of America. That’s Exactly Why You Should Go.

March 24, 2026 12:08 PM

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A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background

A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing

March 12, 2026 01:57 PM

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Natural Wonders Worth Traveling For

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Spring 2026

The Most Subversive Neighborhood in Athens Is Also Its Tastiest

April 28, 2026 03:04 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Astoria mineral hot springs free access no fee in the Snake river, near Jackson, south of the Grand Teton National Park, in Wyoming, USA

Natural Wonders

This State Has More Hot Springs Than Towns

April 7, 2026 10:38 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

Norway

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Hiking and Cycling

Triglavski National Park, Slovenia

Hiking + Cycling

This New 2,000 Mile Hiking Trail Crosses 6 Countries in Europe

July 14, 2026 01:25 PM

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Hiking + Cycling

This 81-Mile Bike-and-Train Loop in Southern France Is All About Gorges, Gîtes, and Farm Lunches

June 10, 2026 12:21 PM

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10th Mountain Hut Hike to Polar Star Inn

Hiking + Cycling

Colorado Has 350 Miles of Hut-to-Hut Hiking That Rivals the Alps

May 29, 2026 09:10 AM

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Swimming, Surfing, and Water Sports

United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef

Water Sports

This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling

July 6, 2026 10:36 PM

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Water Sports

Scotland Is Restoring Its Sea Pools—and One Comes With a Sauna and Pizza Shack

May 21, 2026 10:02 AM

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Epic Trips

In Patagonia, You Can White-Water Raft for 62 Miles from Lodge to Lodge

May 12, 2026 01:43 PM

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Jessica Vincent

Where (and How) to Go Camping

Sal Salis is located in Western Australia's Cape Range National Park.

Sal Salis is located in Western Australia's Cape Range National Park.

Hotels We Love

The World’s Best Glamping Retreats

These 19 glamping retreats are the best in the world at delivering the finer things under canvas.

May 1, 2026 09:50 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

U.S. Beaches

Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

Camping

The Ultimate Camping Checklist for a Comfy Night Under the Stars

May 13, 2025 01:59 PM

Camping

25 Great Camping Gift Ideas, According to an Avid Camper

November 5, 2024 07:21 PM

River view of Indianapolis's White River with kayakers and city skyline in the background

Outdoor Adventure

This Midwestern Capital Wants to Be America’s Newest River City

July 9, 2026 08:00 AM

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The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back

Outdoor Adventure

Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer

June 30, 2026 06:42 PM

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Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe

Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe

Hotels

The Best Lake Tahoe Hotels for Ski Season and Summer Escapes

June 28, 2026 12:08 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

The Wallowa Mountains are one of many natural spaces you can explore on these hikes.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Beautiful Multi-Day Hikes in the United States to Lodges With Beds and Cooked Meals

June 24, 2026 05:47 PM

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Alisha McDarris

Two Women in French Broad River with Oxbow River Snorkeling

Outdoor Adventure

The Most Unusual Snorkeling Experience in the United States Isn’t in the Ocean

June 18, 2026 05:08 PM

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Annie Brown Verdin

Back: Beautiful Landscape in Kenya, Samburuland; front: Kalepo Camp Yoga

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Travelers Are Seeking “Wild Wellness” in Extremely Remote and Isolated Places

June 4, 2026 04:12 PM

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Lauren Breedlove

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Outdoor Adventure

Why Smart Travelers Go to the Caribbean in the Summer

June 3, 2026 03:07 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Left: Quidi Vidi, St. John's, NL, Canada; right: Close-up of a woman knitting with red yarn using wooden needles in a warm indoor setting

Outdoor Adventure

Hiking Meets Hygge: Welcome to Adventure Knitting

June 2, 2026 01:49 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Adelaide Oval - Roofclimb

Outdoor Adventure

Summit New Heights—Like the Highest External Walk in the World—on an Urban Climbing Adventure

June 1, 2026 05:11 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Ebb and Ember floating sauna

Outdoor Adventure

You Need to Get Yourself Into a Floating Sauna This Summer

May 28, 2026 12:06 PM

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Kelly Magyarics

Center: Swiss Cheese & Spotted Cows - Kate waving to cows; back: different types of cheese, rosemary and grapes on table

Hiking + Cycling

Take This Cheese-Themed Bike Ride for 60 Miles of Pizza Farms, Dairy Shops, and Creameries

May 27, 2026 03:49 PM

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Jennifer Billock

Guánica is one of many destinations for hiking in Puerto Rico.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Puerto Rico Hikes with Caves and Coastlines

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

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Outdoor Adventure

This Island Is One of the Only Places Where You Can Swim With Humpback Whales

May 25, 2026 05:10 PM

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Yosemite National Park

National Parks

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

May 19, 2026 05:24 PM

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Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

A mountain biker taking a spin on one of Breckenridge’s wooded trails.

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Hike, Bike, and Stargaze in Breckenridge

Sponsored by GoBreck

Half Dome Hike, Yosemite

Hiking + Cycling

8 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)

May 14, 2026 06:35 PM

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A hiker with walking poles heading under an arched rock formation in Sete Cidades National Park with trees around the trail

National Parks

A New 115-Mile Trail in Brazil Connects National Parks, Waterfalls, Caves, and Sandstone Rock Formations

May 14, 2026 05:38 PM

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A family hikes through one of Breckenridge’s flowering alpine meadows

Outdoor Adventure

How to Spend Summer Days Outdoors in Breckenridge

Sponsored by GoBreck

Surfers catching waves at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

Outdoor Adventure

How The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Elevates Outdoor Travel

Sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton

Redwood trees in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County

Outdoor Adventure

This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks

May 6, 2026 05:31 PM

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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

May 4, 2026 12:53 PM

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East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Cody - Wyoming - USA

Outdoor Adventure

4 Best Wyoming Mountain Towns to Visit for National Park and Wild West Adventures

May 1, 2026 07:42 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon

National Parks

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Grand Canyon, From the Best Views to Waterfalls and Tribal Experiences

April 28, 2026 06:33 PM

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Illinois has a designated International Dark Sky Park, along with several other prime stargazing spots.

Outdoor Adventure

This State Is a Surprising Stargazing Destination

Sponsored by Enjoy Illinois

The Seven Sisters Chalk cliffs and the coastguard cottages, from Seaford Head South Downs East Sussex England UK

Hiking + Cycling

The World’s Longest Coastal Path Is in England. Here Are Its Most Scenic Stretches

April 27, 2026 10:10 AM

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Sanibel Island

Outdoor Adventure

Beautiful, Peaceful Places to Visit in Fort Myers

Sponsored by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

Two Buddhist monks walk together in the courtyard of a mountain monastery in Bhutan; the exterior is decorated with painted woodcarvings.

Spring 2026

The Busy Person’s Guide to Slow Travel: 20 Thoughtful Trips for Every Type of Traveler

April 24, 2026 10:31 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Left: Ten Thousand Islands, Florida; right: flamingos

Outdoor Adventure

Flamingos Are Returning to Florida. Here’s Where to Spot Them

April 16, 2026 08:20 AM

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Wrangler and group ride at the overlook

Where to Travel Next

Horseback Riding Returns to Catalina Island After an 18-Year Hiatus

April 15, 2026 01:32 PM

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Keri Bridgwater