Outdoor Adventure

Plan a National Park Trip
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National Parks
Tips For a Greener Trip to Aspen
Restaurants, hotels, outdoor options, and more to minimize your footprint while visiting this Colorado mountain town.
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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
National Parks
A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park
May 13, 2024 06:49 PM
Hotel News + Openings
A New Glass Dome Resort Is Coming to Bryce Canyon National Park
April 22, 2024 05:46 PM

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Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter Sports
children climb stairs with snow piled up on them at Granlibakken in Lake Tahoe
Trending News
After Record Snowfall, California’s Ski Season Will Extend Into Summer—Is That a Good Thing?
April 13, 2023 06:06 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
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Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler
December 21, 2022 11:01 AM
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Courtney Holden
People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Winter Sports
Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass
December 16, 2022 04:43 PM
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Cindy Hirschfeld

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Astrotourism
Annular Solar Eclipse through Clouds, Singapore, December 2019
National Parks
A “Ring of Fire” Eclipse Is Coming This Fall: Here’s Where to See It
June 21, 2023 08:20 PM
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Sarah Kuta
Iceland
Where to Travel Next
The Best Things to Do in Iceland—Whatever the Season
June 14, 2023 03:44 PM
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Maliah West
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Hotels
Your Next Ranch Vacation Is Beside a Dark Sky Park in Colorado
May 30, 2023 09:51 PM
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Pat Tompkins

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Natural Wonders Worth Traveling For
Glass cabin in New Zealand with Milky Way Galaxy overhead at night.
Hotels
The 11 Best Airbnbs for Stargazing Come With Glass Roofs, Telescopes, and More
July 28, 2023 04:12 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Open Sky in Utah is just a 20-minute drive from the entrance to Zion National Park.
Hotels
These Are the 6 Best Hotels for Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower
July 27, 2023 08:04 AM
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Stephanie Vermillion
Cherry blossoms in Central Park, New York City.
Trending News
New York’s Central Park Has a New Cherry Blossom Tracker—and It’s Showing an Early Bloom
March 14, 2023 03:49 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Hiking and Cycling
A stone staircase rising through the forest, surrounded by tree trunks and green plants, with a mountain lake in the distance
Hiking + Cycling
These 3 Long-Distance Scenic Trails Have Joined the National Park System
December 13, 2023 10:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Scenic view of Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland.
Outdoor Adventure
Senior Travelers Have More Active Tour Options Than Ever
November 26, 2023 12:00 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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Hiking + Cycling
In Scotland, Hiking Where Royals Roam
November 06, 2023 10:36 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman

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Swimming, Surfing, and Water Sports
Why Cambria Is Central California’s Most Relaxing Weekend Break
Weekend Getaways
Why Cambria Is Central California’s Most Relaxing Weekend Break
May 13, 2021 06:18 PM
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Tim Chester
The Best Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico
Water Sports
The Best Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico
March 29, 2021 02:05 PM
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Terry Ward
Ask a Local: Where Can I Go Boating Around Fort Lauderdale?  
Water Sports
Ask a Local: Where Can I Go Boating Around Fort Lauderdale?
February 24, 2021 10:01 AM
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Terry Ward

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Where (and How) to Go Camping
What It’s Actually Like to Sleep in a Bubble Tent
Camping
What It’s Actually Like to Sleep in a Bubble Tent
Are bubble tents Instagram bait? Definitely. But they’re also a great way to spend the night under the stars without walls to block your views.
April 26, 2019 03:06 PM
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Ashley Mateo
Camping
Deep in the Swedish Woods, Find the Off-Grid Trip of Your Dreams
April 04, 2019 03:54 PM
Winter Sports
Go Glamping at a New Igloo Lodge in Greenland This Winter
January 08, 2019 05:39 PM
Camping
Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons
August 24, 2018 05:48 PM

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The Mayan ruins at Xunantunich are smaller than nearby Tikal but no less impressive.
Outdoor Adventure
The Best Things to Do in Belize—From Jungle Adventures to Epic Reef Diving
June 30, 2023 04:58 PM
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Tim Chester
Take in the fresh air of Alaska’s wilderness
Outdoor Adventure
The Ultimate Nature-Lover’s Adventures for International Travel
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Inside the Island Glamping Retreat Just Minutes From Downtown Manhattan
Camping
Inside the Island Glamping Retreat Just Minutes From Downtown Manhattan
June 22, 2023 08:23 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Staying in popular parks like Zion could be easier for late minute travelers.
National Parks
How to Score a National Park Campsite—Even if It’s Sold Out
June 09, 2023 04:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
Museum of Underwater Art’s new <i>Ocean Sentinel</i> sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor honor the guardians of the Great Barrier Reef.
Art + Culture
At New Great Barrier Reef Sculpture Exhibit, Visitors Dive Among Conservation-Inspired Submerged Art
June 07, 2023 03:30 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Monument Valley is just one of a dozen spectacular parks and monuments in Arizona.
National Parks
12 Can’t Miss National Parks and Monuments in Arizona
June 06, 2023 08:24 PM
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Melanie Haiken
The pristine shoreline of the Padre Islands
Islands
What Makes Padre Island National Seashore a Paradise for Nature Lovers
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Trail in Guanica Dry Forest
Hiking + Cycling
This Lesser-Known Hiking Area in Puerto Rico Is Home to More Than 130 Bird Species
May 30, 2023 10:36 PM
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Jen Ruiz
Left photo shows mountain in Denali National Park, right photo shows brown trail in North Cascades National Park
National Parks
The 7 Best National Park Trips to Take This Summer
May 26, 2023 10:56 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A woman looks up at the night sky
National Parks
These U.S. National Parks Are Hosting Free Stargazing Festivals This Summer
May 17, 2023 10:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
A man with a selfie stick suba diving near the Great Barrier Reef.
Outdoor Adventure
Explore the World’s Oceans on These 7 Eco-Friendly Trips
May 16, 2023 04:16 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Myrtle Beach is known as one of the world’s golf capitals.
Where to Travel Next
Discover This Golf Paradise for Adults, Kids, and Kids at Heart
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The <i>Greg Mortimer</i> in Antarctica
Where to Travel Next
How to Travel More Meaningfully in Antarctica and the Arctic
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Explore Amelia Island’s salt marsh estuaries
Outdoor Adventure
Embrace the Great Outdoors in These Epic Florida Destinations
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Covehead, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Outdoor Adventure
8 Great Places Across Canada to Visit This Summer
April 24, 2023 09:33 PM
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Elizabeth Warkentin
Humboldt Bay holds two distinctive experiences in one view
Quizzes
Quiz: Find Your Niche Among California’s Vibrant Peaks, Valleys, and Cities
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La Jolla Shore, San Diego
Outdoor Adventure
In Southern California, Skip the Road Trip, Take the Boat Trip
April 20, 2023 06:50 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
A mound at Ocmulgee Mounds Historical Park
National Parks
The U.S. Could Be Getting a New National Park. Here’s Where.
April 18, 2023 04:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
Clouds covering Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica.
Outdoor Adventure
Whales, Sea Turtles, and Active Volcanoes—Here Are 9 Must-Visit Costa Rican Parks
April 17, 2023 07:18 PM
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Mona Gable
7 Best National Parks and Monuments in Colorado and How to Visit Them
National Parks
7 Best National Parks and Monuments in Colorado and How to Visit Them
April 17, 2023 12:19 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Kayaking the waterways within the Golden Isles.
Islands
5 Ways to Explore the Boundless Natural Beauty of the Golden Isles
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Packing Tips + Gear
How REI Is Making the Outdoors Accessible for People of More Sizes
April 06, 2023 12:29 PM
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Naomi Tomky
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Outdoor Adventure
Meet the First Woman to Cross Africa by Electric Motorcycle
March 28, 2023 02:42 PM
view of rocks jutting out from the water at Kenai Fjords National Park
Ocean Cruises
The World’s Most Beautiful Fjords—and the Cruises That Will Take You There
March 23, 2023 08:09 PM
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Fran Golden
A person harvesting wild golden chanterelle mushrooms in the forest
Outdoor Adventure
After a Record Winter of Rain, California Is Experiencing a “Super Shroom”
March 23, 2023 11:57 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Finding adventure paired with unmatched levels of tranquility in the desert
Outdoor Adventure
Why Saudi Makes an Epic Getaway for Outdoor Lovers
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Exploring AlUla’s incredible ruins
Where to Travel Next
How to Travel Deeper in AlUla, the Must-Visit Destination of 2023
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<i>Summer in Greenville means movie nights at Falls Park on the Reedy.</i>
Where to Travel Next
Immerse Yourself in the Stunning Scenery of Greenville, South Carolina
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View from the car at summer of road trip car at Westfjords in Iceland
Destination Spotlight
5 Underrated Things to Do in Iceland
February 27, 2023 09:42 AM
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Ali Wunderman
Inns of Aurora, Finger Lakes, New York
Where to Go in Spring
6 Outdoor Adventures for Spring Break in the United States
February 24, 2023 12:19 PM
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Terry Ward
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