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Pacific Ocean Laps On Narrow Beaches of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park
National Parks
16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year
These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.
May 29, 2026 06:03 PM
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Bailey Berg
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
National Parks
9 U.S. National Park Adventures You Need to Experience at Least Once
May 19, 2026 05:24 PM
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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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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Bailey Berg
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

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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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Michelle Baran
2XK0J6J July 13, 2024: Day 1 of July 2024 Black Mesa photo trip at Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, OK.
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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Heide Brandes
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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Megan Eaves

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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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Sarah Buder
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Hiking and Cycling
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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Karthika Gupta
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
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

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Swimming, Surfing, and Water Sports
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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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Karen Gardiner
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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
Huntington Beach California Pier Surf Waves Visit Huntington Beach
Water Sports
How Huntington Beach Keeps Surf History Alive
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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

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The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend
Natural Wonders
The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak in August—Here’s How to See It
July 11, 2024 07:52 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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National Parks
National Parks Trails That Are Truly Accessible
July 10, 2024 10:14 AM
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Cory Lee
A spectacular Sanibel beach
Outdoor Adventure
An Insider’s Guide to Fort Myers
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Purple flowers blooming on a hill overlooking Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas
Water Sports
Looking for an Active Beach Trip? Check Out This Coastal Destination
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Outdoor Adventure
The Tallest Mountain in the World May Not Be What You Think
July 1, 2024 06:27 PM
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Susan Portnoy
The Year-Round Guide to Getting Outside in Idaho
Outdoor Adventure
This State Is an Underrated Spot for Outdoor Adventure, All Year Long
June 27, 2024 12:06 PM
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Megan Hill
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Outdoor Adventure
3 Ways to Experience Innsbruck, the Capital of the Alps
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The forests of Arlberg are just a part of its natural beauty.
Outdoor Adventure
Relax and Rejuvenate in the Austrian Alps
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Taking part in the <i>Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism </i>program in the Faroe Islands in 2024.
Sustainable Travel
How the Faroe Islands Turned a Voluntourism Project Into a Dream Vacation
June 21, 2024 06:17 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Man standing up to knees in natural quicksand river. He is wearing a bathing suit and the mud is all around.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Quicksand Is a Real Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.
June 18, 2024 08:57 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Woman riding a road bike as the sun sets in the distance
Outdoor Adventure
Around the World in 110 Days: Meet the Cyclist Hoping to Break a World Record
June 7, 2024 08:50 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A curved and elevated stretch of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail in Oregon, an abandoned railroad bed traversing foggy fields and forests.
Outdoor Adventure
33.5 Miles Were Just Added to The Country’s National Trails System
June 5, 2024 01:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Which Alaska National Parks Should You Visit?
National Parks
Alaska Has the Biggest National Parks and Some of the Least Visited. Here’s How to See Them All.
June 3, 2024 01:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial shot of a walled fort over blue water with turqouise patches
National Parks
Dry Tortugas Is One of the Least Visited—and Most Fascinating—National Parks in the U.S.
May 31, 2024 03:42 PM
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Terry Ward
Orange sand desert with rock formations
Hiking + Cycling
This Otherworldy South American Desert Is Home to Flamingos, Lunar Landscapes, and Geysers
May 29, 2024 08:59 PM
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Michaela Trimble
The Best Beach Camping Spots in the U.S.
Camping
9 U.S. Beach Camping Spots for Incredible Views and Oceanside Relaxation
May 28, 2024 04:31 PM
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Adrienne Jordan
The view of San Pedro Volcano across Lake Atitlan
Outdoor Adventure
8 Beautiful Lakes Around the World to Plan a Trip to Right Now
May 27, 2024 09:32 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
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National Parks
Tips For a Greener Trip to Aspen
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National Parks
These Underrated State Parks Are as Gorgeous as the Most Popular National Parks
May 20, 2024 09:03 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A look at the shoreline of Saint Kitts, with multiple boats docked in the harbor.
Sustainable Travel
St. Kitts and Nevis Is Determined to Preserve Its Beauty and Nature—Here’s How
May 16, 2024 03:50 PM
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Brian Major
Snow-covered mountain peaks with a cloudy sky
Outdoor Adventure
Kris Tompkins Has Helped Create 7 National Parks in Chile. A New One Is on the Way.
May 16, 2024 10:46 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park
National Parks
A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park
May 13, 2024 06:49 PM
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Juliette Recompsat
Woman with hot pink hair running through a street with street art
Outdoor Adventure
Running Tours Offer a Fun Way to Visit a New Place—Here’s Where to Try Them
May 10, 2024 08:39 AM
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Erica Firpo
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Outdoor Adventure
Asheville Alfresco: The Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in This Vibrant North Carolina City
May 8, 2024 01:36 PM
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Erin McGrady
An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast
Road Trips
An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast
May 8, 2024 01:21 PM
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Ami Kealoha
Two people hiking along the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota
History + Culture
This Midwestern State Is the Scandinavia of the U.S.
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A large valley Oak tree along a waterway in the Dos Rios State Park
Outdoor Adventure
This Scenic River Junction Is California’s Newest State Park
May 2, 2024 11:40 AM
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Michelle Baran
Wadis are akin to adventure playgrounds in Oman, offering opportunities to hike, swim, rock climb, and more.
Outdoor Adventure
How to Plan the Perfect Wadi-Hopping Adventure in Oman
April 26, 2024 04:20 PM
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Sarika Bansal
White tents in a forest
Camping
The 11 Best Hotels, Camping, and Glamping in the Great Smoky Mountains
April 24, 2024 12:46 PM
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Kellie Walton
Mountains behind a forest lake
Camping
8 Beautiful Places to Camp in Colorado
April 23, 2024 06:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
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