Outdoor Adventure

Plan a National Park Trip
View above the East Rim of the Grand Canyon with striking red and orange cliffs on both sides rising up above the Colorado River
Hotel News + Openings
A New Grand Canyon Lodge Lets You Explore This Lesser-Known Region of the National Park with Navajo Guides
Earlier this year, Marble Canyon Lodge reopened after an extensive transformation, putting the Navajo Nation community at the center of the new guest and destination experience in a remote corner of Grand Canyon National Park.
November 07, 2025 05:22 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Hotel News + Openings
A New Under Canvas Tented Camp Is Coming to California’s Most Popular National Park
October 28, 2025 06:14 PM
National Parks
Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks
October 28, 2025 03:35 PM
Trending News
Can (and Should) You Still Travel to National Parks During the Government Shutdown?
October 23, 2025 07:12 PM

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Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter Sports
Le Panoramic restaurant, located at the top of a ski resort in Courchevel, France
Winter Sports
Onsen Soaks in Japan, Poutine in Canada, and Fondue in Switzerland—This Is Après-Ski Around the World
November 04, 2025 01:31 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
View of a gondola moving above a ski area with a mountainous backdrop in Whistler.
Winter Sports
Where to Après Ski in North America This Season
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View of the slopes in Deer Valley.
Winter Sports
Where to Ski and Après Ski in Deer Valley This Winter
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Astrotourism
Two little floating houses in the Yellowknife Bay
Art + Culture
Yellowknife’s Skies Light Up at Night, but the Daytime Is When the City Really Comes Alive
October 22, 2025 07:36 AM
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Tim Chester
Reykjavík, Iceland
Astrotourism
The Next Solar Eclipse Tours Are Already Filling Up—Here’s How to Pick Now Between Iceland Versus Spain
August 21, 2025 11:24 AM
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Cassandra Brooklyn
Northern lights in the sky of Fairbanks, Alaska
Astrotourism
The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.
August 19, 2025 02:02 PM
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Bailey Berg

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Natural Wonders Worth Traveling For
Sunrise over colored trees at Shenandoah National Park
Natural Wonders
Charming Small Towns, National Parks, and Road Trips: 18 Beautiful Places to Travel for Fall Foliage
August 25, 2025 04:00 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
View of mountains and pool from the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge at sunset
Epic Trips
7 Beautiful Places to Explore at a Slower Pace
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Northern Lights reflecting on water
Expedition Cruises
7 Cruises That Will Bring You Directly to the Northern Lights in Seafaring Style
April 15, 2025 07:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Hiking and Cycling
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Hiking + Cycling
This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds
October 31, 2025 12:56 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
View of Machu Picchu
Fall 2025
From the Amazon to Machu Picchu, What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler
October 31, 2025 10:47 AM
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Ryan Knighton
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Fall 2025
In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike
October 30, 2025 08:25 AM
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Chris Colin

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Swimming, Surfing, and Water Sports
Grand Cayman Islands
Water Sports
Latest Thrilling Trend? Night Diving With Glowing Creatures and Feeding Sharks
July 22, 2025 04:10 PM
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Suzie Dundas
A high view of people canoeing on a lake surrounded by trees in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota.
Water Sports
12 Stunning Lake Getaways from the Twin Cities
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I whale jumping out of the ocean in Québec, Canada.
Road Trips
These Canadian Waterways Are North America’s Best-Kept Secret
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Where (and How) to Go Camping
Lone tent on a grassy field by the ocean
U.S. Beaches
Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California
Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.
June 16, 2025 02:13 AM
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Jessie Beck
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 05, 2024 07:21 PM
History + Culture
How to Go Off the Beaten Path in the Nordics
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Lake Tahoe, United States
Off The Tourist Trail
A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures
November 07, 2025 02:23 PM
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Suzie Dundas
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Outdoor Adventure
Free-Diving in Turks and Caicos Taught Me to Breathe, Not Just Hold My Breath
November 06, 2025 12:29 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
View of the Inn at Death Valley pool.
Outdoor Adventure
Where to Find Luxury in California’s National Parks
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Trees with colorful fall foliage like a rocky riverfront in North Conway, New Hampshire
Hotel News + Openings
A New Under Canvas Glampsite in New England Will Offer Easy Access to Forest Hikes, Maple Syrup, and Orchards
October 20, 2025 07:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Highway 71 cuts through the Arkansas Ozarks, which are peaking with gorgeous fall foliage right about now.
Road Trips
Now Is the Moment to Visit the Country’s Most Underrated Fall Foliage Route
October 15, 2025 05:40 PM
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Taryn Shorr-McKee
Colchuck Lake, Washington
Hiking + Cycling
14 Epic Hikes in the U.S.—From California’s Lost Coast to a Northeast Trek Longer Than the Appalachian Trail
October 15, 2025 09:45 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Katmai National Park
Outdoor Adventure
These 3 Tours Get You (Responsibly) Close to Grizzlies, Polar Bears, and Even Rare Spirit Bears
October 03, 2025 01:02 PM
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Susan Portnoy
Trailborn Grand Canyon is among the nature-based properties featured in the new Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy.
Hotel News + Openings
National Parks, Eco-Lodges, and Cozy Cabins—a New Marriott Hotel Collection Embraces the Great Outdoors
September 30, 2025 06:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
Person on a suspension bridge between rock cliffs
Hiking + Cycling
Via Ferratas Are Having a Moment—Here’s Where You Can Tackle These Alpine-Style Climbing Routes Across the USA
September 30, 2025 03:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Outdoor Adventure
Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge
September 23, 2025 10:10 AM
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Alexandra Marvar
Photo by Tim VH/Unsplash
Outdoor Adventure
Nothing Says Commitment Like Couples Therapy on the Side of a Cliff
September 18, 2025 12:38 PM
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Esme Benjamin
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Outdoor Adventure
The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once
September 15, 2025 10:16 AM
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Greg Sullivan
Underwater shot of diver in bikini next to large humpback whale
Outdoor Adventure
A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater
September 11, 2025 03:04 PM
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Terry Ward
Spectacular cliffs and rocky coast line of Asturias near Llanes in Northern Spain with the hiking trail to Santiago leading through eucalyptus forests and coast line with a hidden beach
Hiking + Cycling
Escape the Crowds on Spain’s Camino de Santiago With These Two Quieter Cliffside Paths
September 10, 2025 11:15 AM
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Hayley Domin
Kurobe Gorge Railway, Kurobe, Toyama, Japan
Outdoor Adventure
Japan’s Fall Foliage Rivals Its Cherry Blossoms—Here Are 8 Beautiful Places to See It
August 26, 2025 02:46 AM
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Rob Goss
Yukon at night
Outdoor Adventure
Northern Lights, Night Skiing, and Paddling Bioluminescent Waters: Canada’s Best After-Dark Adventures
August 21, 2025 04:30 PM
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Lola Augustine Brown
Zion National Park
National Parks
These New Activist-Led Trips Will Help Protect U.S. National Parks
August 14, 2025 11:40 AM
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Chloe Berge
Views of Nepal's Himalayan Mountains
Solo Travel
I Spent a Month Solo Hiking in the Himalayas. I Recommend It to Everyone.
August 13, 2025 12:41 PM
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Kate McMahon
Shamrock, Texas, United States - May 16, 2018: Tower Service Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe were staples along historic Route 66 and are now preparing to celebrate the Mother Road's 100-year anniversary.
Outdoor Adventure
7 Charming Small Towns Worth a Stop on a Route 66 Road Trip
July 31, 2025 09:17 AM
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Matt Kirouac
Spectacular Castles Built in the Name of Love
UNESCO World Heritage
11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Spark Wonder, From Ancient Cities to Legendary Rocks
July 25, 2025 11:28 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Backpacker on top of Clouds Rest looking down into Yosemite Valley
National Parks
How to Avoid the Crowds in America’s Most Visited National Parks
July 23, 2025 10:52 AM
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Bailey Berg
Two bison crossing the road in Yellowstone National Park with a forest of trees lining the road behind them
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Things Travelers Should Never Do When They Encounter Wildlife
July 18, 2025 06:28 PM
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Ruffin Prevost
Trees with amber and green colored leaves line the water's edge. In the distance, a waterfall breaks in the middle of mountains.
National Parks
Everyone Visits Yosemite in the Summer, But Here’s a Smarter Time to Go
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Tarcoles, a small fishing village on the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
Outdoor Adventure
10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee
July 08, 2025 05:08 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
Sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park
National Parks
10 Stunning National Park Trails You Should Hike at Least Once in Your Life
July 07, 2025 01:54 PM
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Bailey Berg
A female hiker and a male hiker look out from a viewpoint at the mountains of Park City. The sky is a pale blue as the sun sets and casts a shadow on the mountaintops.
Outdoor Adventure
What to Do in Park City When It’s Not Winter
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Photo of an arched bridge surrounded by fall foliage, beneath a blue sky
National Parks
The Newest U.S. National Park Is Home to Bridge Jumping, Scenic Drives, and the World’s Second-Oldest River
July 01, 2025 12:26 PM
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Jessie Beck
Telluride, Colorado
Outdoor Adventure
There’s More to Telluride Than Trails and Ski Lifts
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A field of pink and yellow wildflowers greet a hiker in Telluride, as she hikes past a waterfall, trees and rocky terrian.
Outdoor Adventure
Come for the Skiing, Stay for the Summers
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Multicolored houses on the hillside by the ocean
Outdoor Adventure
Visit One of Italy’s Most Beautiful and Beloved Spots—Without the Crowds
June 17, 2025 01:00 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
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