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National Parks
A New National Park in the Caribbean Is Home to the Most Rare Seahorses in the World
The lagoon in the Bahamas also has bioluminescence, octopus, and night diving.
December 11, 2025 03:29 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
Trending News
The 2026 National Park Free Days See MLK and Juneteenth Swapped Out for Flag Day and Other Holidays
December 10, 2025 01:11 PM
National Parks
Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks
December 04, 2025 02:51 PM
National Parks
Upgrade Your National Park Getaway With These 8 Gorgeous Glamping Escapes
December 04, 2025 08:28 AM

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Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter Sports
Retro Charm Lives on at These Independent U.S. Ski Resorts
Winter Sports
Where to Ski in the U.S. for Fewer Crowds, Lower Prices, and Local Charm
January 14, 2026 02:44 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
A red high speed train going through a snow covered landscape in Europe
Trains
The Eurostar Snow Train Is Back, Offering a Greener Way to Reach the French Alps
December 19, 2025 03:15 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
Off The Tourist Trail
How to Avoid the Crowds in Colorado’s Ski Towns—From Aspen to Quiet Mountain Resorts
December 17, 2025 05:30 PM
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Bailey Berg

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Astrotourism
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
Stars and the Milky Way in the night sky above lightly snow dusted mountains in Grand Teton National Park
Trending News
This Popular National Park Now Has the Country’s First Dark Sky Airport
May 22, 2025 05:32 PM
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Kristen Pope

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Natural Wonders Worth Traveling For
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Natural Wonders
The World’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens for Arctic Plants, Wild Fruit Trees, and Giant Water Lilies
December 18, 2025 03:00 PM
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James Oliver Cury
Goldbug Hot Springs, near Salmon
Natural Wonders
This Underrated State Has Over 200 Hot Springs—Here Are 5 Favorites, According to a Local Travel Expert
December 12, 2025 02:07 PM
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Teddy Minford
A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park
National Parks
Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks
October 28, 2025 03:35 PM
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Suzie Dundas
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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
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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A birds-eye view of sailboats anchored near the shore of Lake Harriet in Minnesota.
Water Sports
7 Picture-Perfect Minnesota Lakes You Need to Visit
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Where (and How) to Go Camping
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Hotel News + Openings
A Japanese Outdoor Brand Debuted Its Glamping Concept in the U.S. We Got a First Look
How I became a Snow Peak fan-girl in one short weekend.
July 31, 2024 12:20 PM
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Naomi Tomky
Camping
9 U.S. Beach Camping Spots for Incredible Views and Oceanside Relaxation
May 28, 2024 04:31 PM
AFAR Approved
Why This Japanese Outdoors Brand Is Our Go-To for Camp Kitchen Gear
May 21, 2024 06:06 PM
Camping
The 11 Best Hotels, Camping, and Glamping in the Great Smoky Mountains
April 24, 2024 12:46 PM

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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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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
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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
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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 2 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
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
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 Bergé
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
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
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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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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Outdoor Adventure
Come for the Skiing, Stay for the Summers
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