Outdoor Adventure

Plan a National Park Trip
A birds-eye view of the Baltic Sea and cliffs of the Jasmund National Park on Rügen Island, Germany.
UNESCO World Heritage
Experience Germany’s Maritime Past and Eco-Friendly Future at These UNESCO Sites
From the protected Wadden Sea to the historic warehouse districts of Hamburg and beyond, a visit to the former Hanseatic League is a dream trip for sustainably minded travelers who love history.
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UNESCO World Heritage
This Innovative European Capital Is Full of UNESCO Sites to Discover
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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
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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
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
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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Natural Wonders Worth Traveling For
The aurora borealis could be visible in the Lower 48 through September 30 through October 3.
Natural Wonders
The Northern Lights Could Appear in Lower 48 Tonight
September 18, 2023 06:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
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
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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Outdoor Adventure
Meet the People Shaping Puerto Rico’s Surfing Culture
August 14, 2023 08:43 PM
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Jesse Echevarría
The newly appointment national monument, Avi Kwa Ame covers 506,814 acres of southern Nevada, including a peak considered sacred to 12 Indigenous groups, who believe it is part of their creation story.
National Parks
The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments—With More Coming
August 11, 2023 11:30 AM
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Bailey Berg
Sydney, Australia
The Next List
6 Places in Australia to Visit Now
August 09, 2023 05:05 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
a green waterway snakes between orange-hued cliffs that make up Marble Canyon in Arizona
National Parks
The U.S. Just Got a New National Monument Near the Grand Canyon—Here’s What to Know
August 09, 2023 04:04 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer
Water Sports
The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer
August 09, 2023 01:58 PM
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Deb Hopewell
A view of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu
Epic Trips
How to Experience Machu Picchu
August 04, 2023 08:13 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Outdoor Adventure
23 Cozy Airbnb Cabins Where You Can Escape From the World
August 03, 2023 09:41 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Emmett Till's status was erected in Mississippi more than 60 years after his murder.
National Parks
A New National Monument Has Been Named, Protecting a Civil Rights Legacy
July 26, 2023 03:52 PM
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Bailey Berg
Father and Children Exploring Desert Landscape
National Parks
Top 10 U.S. National Parks to Visit With Kids
July 21, 2023 01:23 PM
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Tanvi Chheda
Rafting Trip, Moab, Utah
Outdoor Adventure
How My Autistic Kid Found Accessible Adventure—and Yours Can, Too
July 07, 2023 10:26 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
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
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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
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
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