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View of the pool at Evergreen Lodge just outside Yosemite, with chairs and tables on a balcony in the foreground
National Parks
The 5 Best Yosemite Hotels and Lodges for Families
From s’mores to kid-friendly spas, playgrounds with zip lines to playrooms full of games, at these hotels in and near California’s Yosemite National Park, families will have no shortage of nature-fueled fun.
November 29, 2023 07:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
National Parks
The 9 Best National Parks for Phenomenal Fall Foliage
October 04, 2023 05:43 AM
National Parks
National Parks to Close if U.S. Government Shuts Down
September 29, 2023 08:28 AM
National Parks
8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments
September 26, 2023 07:13 AM

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Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter Sports
Yes, Slopes Will Be Open This Season—but Skiing During COVID Will Look a Bit Different
Winter Sports
Yes, Slopes Will Be Open This Season—but Skiing During COVID Will Look a Bit Different
September 17, 2020 02:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around
Winter Sports
10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around
July 08, 2020 02:46 PM
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Sissi Pärsch
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
Winter Sports
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
March 13, 2020 12:57 PM
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Maggie Fuller

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Astrotourism
Grand Canyon National Park Is Hosting a Free Stargazing Celebration
National Parks
Grand Canyon National Park Is Hosting a Free Stargazing Celebration
June 08, 2022 09:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World
Outdoor Adventure
9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World
June 03, 2022 01:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
In India, Astrotourism Is Looking Up
Outdoor Adventure
In India, Astrotourism Is Looking Up
May 04, 2022 01:40 PM
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Agnee Ghosh

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Natural Wonders Worth Traveling For
Why Scotland Holds the Keys to Deeply Rewarding Travel
Natural Wonders
Why Scotland Holds the Keys to Deeply Rewarding Travel
May 11, 2022 03:22 PM
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5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand
Outdoor Adventure
5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand
April 25, 2022 03:20 PM
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Mae Hamilton
The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now
Natural Wonders
The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now
March 31, 2022 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Hiking and Cycling
Hiking With History: A Pilgrimage Along the Selma to Montgomery Trail
Hiking + Cycling
Hiking With History: A Pilgrimage Along the Selma to Montgomery Trail
February 25, 2022 01:59 PM
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Joseph Palmer
Discover the “Last Wild Coast of Tahiti” on a Guided Hike
Hiking + Cycling
Discover the “Last Wild Coast of Tahiti” on a Guided Hike
February 03, 2022 06:38 PM
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Stephanie Vermillion
The Old Florida Keys Bridge Is Now a Scenic Walkway and Bike Path
Hiking + Cycling
The Old Florida Keys Bridge Is Now a Scenic Walkway and Bike Path
January 12, 2022 05:26 PM
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Swimming, Surfing, and Water Sports
Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World
Water Sports
Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World
November 09, 2018 07:09 PM
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Melissa Hobson
Some of the World’s Best New Dive Spots Are Under Oil Rigs
Water Sports
Some of the World’s Best New Dive Spots Are Under Oil Rigs
July 11, 2018 05:37 PM
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Tara Bradley Connell
What Travelers Need to Know Now About Their Sunscreen
Water Sports
Hawaii Bans Reef-Damaging Sunscreen. Will Other Travel Destinations Follow?
May 30, 2018 08:35 PM
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Allison Montroy

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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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Discover a World of Winter Marvels in Finland
Winter Sports
Discover a World of Winter Marvels in Finland
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How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower This December
Natural Wonders
How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower This December
October 28, 2021 03:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
An overhead view of Barton Creek in Austin, Texas
Natural Wonders
Finding Soul and Spirit in Austin’s Barton Springs Pool
October 20, 2021 02:15 PM
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Kayla Stewart
Lesser-Known (and Totally Spectacular) Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Natural Wonders
Lesser-Known (and Totally Spectacular) Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan
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Kīlauea Is Erupting on Hawai‘i’s Big Island—What Travelers Should Know
National Parks
Kīlauea Is Erupting on Hawai‘i’s Big Island—What Travelers Should Know
October 12, 2021 05:52 PM
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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
Biden Restores National Monuments That Had Been Cut by Trump
National Parks
Biden Restores National Monuments That Had Been Cut by Trump
October 08, 2021 05:20 PM
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Matthew Daly
9 Lesser-Known—and Absolutely Charming—Ways to Experience the Outdoors in Charleston
Outdoor Adventure
9 Lesser-Known—and Absolutely Charming—Ways to Experience the Outdoors in Charleston
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7 Ways High Hampton Reimagines the Classic Mountain Getaway
Outdoor Adventure
7 Ways High Hampton Reimagines the Classic Mountain Getaway
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Minnesota’s Best Hikes (and Where to Refuel), According to a Black Conservationist
Hiking + Cycling
Minnesota’s Best Hikes (and Where to Refuel), According to a Black Conservationist
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4 Famous Giant Trees Unharmed by Sequoia National Park Fire
Natural Wonders
4 Famous Giant Trees Unharmed by Sequoia National Park Fire
September 20, 2021 02:24 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Meet Kenya’s Most Iconic Wildlife
Outdoor Adventure
Meet Kenya’s Most Iconic Wildlife
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California Ski Resort Changes Formerly Derogatory Name to Palisades Tahoe
Winter Sports
California Ski Resort Changes Formerly Derogatory Name to Palisades Tahoe
September 14, 2021 07:00 PM
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Olga R. Rodriguez
These 6 Outdoorsy Groups Are Making Hiking More Inclusive
Hiking + Cycling
These 6 Outdoorsy Groups Are Making Hiking More Inclusive
September 08, 2021 06:37 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
These Are the 18 California National Forests Closed Due to Wildfires
Outdoor Adventure
These Are the 18 California National Forests Closed Due to Wildfires
September 02, 2021 09:27 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Watch the Orionids and Draconids Meteor Showers in October 2021
Natural Wonders
How to Watch the Orionids and Draconids Meteor Showers in October 2021
September 01, 2021 10:28 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
8 Epic Reasons to Visit Greater Fort Lauderdale
Winter Sports
8 Epic Reasons to Visit Greater Fort Lauderdale
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Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s Most Accessible Remote Destination
Outdoor Adventure
Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s Most Accessible Remote Destination
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Walk Among the Treetops on the New Redwood Sky Walk
Outdoor Adventure
Walk Among the Treetops on the New Redwood Sky Walk
July 29, 2021 07:07 PM
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Kwin Mosby
Making a Case for Ski Towns in Summer: Hiking and Fine Dining in Italy’s South Tyrol
Hiking + Cycling
Making a Case for Ski Towns in Summer: Hiking and Fine Dining in Italy’s South Tyrol
July 23, 2021 12:19 PM
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Sara Lieberman
Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots
Water Sports
Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots
July 22, 2021 08:10 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Europe’s First Urban Quiet Park Is Finally Here
Natural Wonders
Europe’s First Urban Quiet Park Is Finally Here
July 19, 2021 04:39 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Why Visiting Sun Valley, Idaho is The Shangri-La of Vacations
Outdoor Adventure
Why Visiting Sun Valley, Idaho is The Shangri-La of Vacations
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5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors
Hiking + Cycling
5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors
July 16, 2021 06:38 PM
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Kristin Braswell
The Right Way to Prepare for a Colorado Getaway
Outdoor Adventure
The Right Way to Prepare for a Colorado Getaway
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10 Incredible Waterfall Hikes Around the U.S.
Hiking + Cycling
10 Incredible Waterfall Hikes Around the U.S.
July 07, 2021 10:20 PM
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Adrienne Jordan
The Balkans Are About to Get a Huge New National Park
National Parks
The Balkans Are About to Get a Huge New National Park
June 30, 2021 06:10 PM
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Konstantin Testorides
Driving the “Secret Yosemite” Byway
Outdoor Adventure
Driving the “Secret Yosemite” Byway
June 29, 2021 10:48 AM
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Alex Schechter
10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.
Outdoor Adventure
10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.
June 21, 2021 01:43 PM
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Tanvi Chheda
The Best Hikes Along the California Coastal Trail
Hiking + Cycling
The Best Hikes Along the California Coastal Trail
June 18, 2021 02:39 PM
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Kristin Braswell
Italy’s Underrated National and Regional Parks
National Parks
7 of Italy’s Most Underrated National and Regional Parks You Should Visit
June 16, 2021 04:12 PM
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Adam H. Graham
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