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Grand Teton National Park in autumn colours
National Parks
These 11 National Parks Have the Most Spectacular Fall Foliage in the U.S.
The parks to put on your leaf list and the best time to visit each one.
August 10, 2026 01:42 PM
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Melanie Haiken
National Parks
These 6 National Parks in Europe Have Glacial Lakes, Nearby Chalets, and Way Fewer Tourists
July 29, 2026 03:02 PM
National Parks
This Is the Ultimate Road Trip Through Utah’s 5 Mighty National Parks
July 24, 2026 01:08 PM
Road Trips
Traverse 2 National Parks, Hike Across Glaciers, and Sip Craft Beer on This 7-Day Alaska Road Trip
July 13, 2026 12:57 PM

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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
Train Travel
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
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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Winter 2026
Cleopatra Once Visited This Remote Desert Destination—Now You Can, Too
January 6, 2026 09:31 AM
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Anthon Jackson
Castle Hot Springs
Natural Wonders
The Southwestern State Hiding Hot Springs, Swimming Holes, and Natural Waterslides
December 23, 2025 06:01 AM
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Cindy Barks
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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
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Hiking and Cycling
An charming old stone farm building with a shaggy straw roof sitting in a grassy field where black and grey sheep graze in Gotland, Sweden
Summer 2026
This Dreamy Swedish Island Has Perfected the Art of Summer
August 17, 2026 12:29 PM
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Lisa Abend
Naruto, Japan - April 2, 2018: White-clad pilgrim on the grounds of Ryozenji, temple number 1 of Shikoku-henro pilgrimage
Hiking + Cycling
Hike for Ramen and Kaiseki on This 700-Mile Temple and Food Trail Through Japan
August 17, 2026 09:15 AM
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Lauren Breedlove
View of the colorful buildings on the seafront in the town of Aldeburgh, Suffolk. UK
Hiking + Cycling
The Prettiest English Villages Along the World’s Longest Coastal Trail
July 31, 2026 09:10 AM
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Emma John

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Swimming, Surfing, and Water Sports
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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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A family of three walks along a wooden beach path past a sign noting sea turtle nests
Water Sports
The Best Ways to See Charleston by Water
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Where (and How) to Go Camping
An overhead view of Egeskov Castle surrounded by a moat and manicured gardens in Denmark.
History + Culture
How to Go Off the Beaten Path in the Nordics
From folklore and food to landscapes and literature, find adventure and enrichment in the lesser-known regions of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
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Hotel News + Openings
A Japanese Outdoor Brand Debuted Its Glamping Concept in the U.S. We Got a First Look
July 31, 2024 12:20 PM
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

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Adelaide Oval - Roofclimb
Outdoor Adventure
Summit New Heights—Like the Highest External Walk in the World—on an Urban Climbing Adventure
June 1, 2026 05:11 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
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
May 29, 2026 06:03 PM
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Bailey Berg
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
Ebb and Ember floating sauna
Outdoor Adventure
You Need to Get Yourself Into a Floating Sauna This Summer
May 28, 2026 12:06 PM
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Kelly Magyarics
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
Guánica is one of many destinations for hiking in Puerto Rico.
Outdoor Adventure
7 Puerto Rico Hikes with Caves and Coastlines
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Outdoor Adventure
This Island Is One of the Only Places Where You Can Swim With Humpback Whales
May 25, 2026 05:10 PM
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Terry Ward
Great Sand Dunes National Park
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
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Melanie Haiken
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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
Yosemite National Park
National Parks
9 U.S. National Park Adventures You Need to Experience at Least Once
May 19, 2026 05:24 PM
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Matt Bell
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
A mountain biker taking a spin on one of Breckenridge’s wooded trails.
Outdoor Adventure
Where to Hike, Bike, and Stargaze in Breckenridge
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Half Dome Hike, Yosemite
Hiking + Cycling
8 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)
May 14, 2026 06:35 PM
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Anna Mazurek
A hiker with walking poles heading under an arched rock formation in Sete Cidades National Park with trees around the trail
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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Bailey Berg
A family hikes through one of Breckenridge’s flowering alpine meadows
Outdoor Adventure
How to Spend Summer Days Outdoors in Breckenridge
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Surfers catching waves at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
Outdoor Adventure
How The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Elevates Outdoor Travel
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Redwood trees in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks
May 6, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Glacier National Park - Fireweed Blooms along Going-to-the-Sun Road
National Parks
Spring Isn’t the Only Time for Wildflowers—These 7 U.S. National Parks Bloom in Summer, Fall, and Winter
May 4, 2026 12:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Cody - Wyoming - USA
Outdoor Adventure
4 Best Wyoming Mountain Towns to Visit for National Park and Wild West Adventures
May 1, 2026 07:42 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon
National Parks
The Complete Guide to Visiting the Grand Canyon, From the Best Views to Waterfalls and Tribal Experiences
April 28, 2026 06:33 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Illinois has a designated International Dark Sky Park, along with several other prime stargazing spots.
Outdoor Adventure
This State Is a Surprising Stargazing Destination
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The Seven Sisters Chalk cliffs and the coastguard cottages, from Seaford Head South Downs East Sussex England UK
Hiking + Cycling
The World’s Longest Coastal Path Is in England. Here Are Its Most Scenic Stretches
April 27, 2026 10:10 AM
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Lucy Kehoe
Sanibel Island
Outdoor Adventure
Beautiful, Peaceful Places to Visit in Fort Myers
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Two Buddhist monks walk together in the courtyard of a mountain monastery in Bhutan; the exterior is decorated with painted woodcarvings.
Spring 2026
The Busy Person’s Guide to Slow Travel: 20 Thoughtful Trips for Every Type of Traveler
April 24, 2026 10:31 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
Left: Ten Thousand Islands, Florida; right: flamingos
Outdoor Adventure
Flamingos Are Returning to Florida. Here’s Where to Spot Them
April 16, 2026 08:20 AM
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Jesse Scott
Wrangler and group ride at the overlook
Where to Travel Next
Horseback Riding Returns to Catalina Island After an 18-Year Hiatus
April 15, 2026 01:32 PM
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Keri Bridgwater
Left: a white sand beach dotted with subathers in a rocky cove with turquoise water; hikers on a steep trail with Mediterranean flora on either side
Trending News
Greece’s New Hiking Trail Network Passes Ancient Ruins and Follows in the Footsteps of Gods and Heroes
April 13, 2026 08:46 AM
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Helen Iatrou
Ponta da Ferraria, Rua Padre Fernando Vieira Gomes, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Outdoor Adventure
Multicolored Thermal Pools Make This Portuguese Island the Ultimate Hot Springs Crawl
April 10, 2026 12:24 PM
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Regan Stephens
Lands End offers a patch of rugged wilderness on the edge of San Francisco.
Style + Design
Where to Find California’s Most Inspiring Landscapes
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Epic Trips
This Man Will Take You to Wyoming’s Best Dinosaur Digs
April 9, 2026 03:15 PM
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Leilani Marie Labong
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