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This up-and-coming neighborhood in California is a former Navy base that now features beautiful waterfront parks, 22 miles of trails, and restaurants.
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An easy detour from San Diego leads to a peaceful wine-country escape with boutique wineries, vineyard views, horseback riding, and outdoor adventures.
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Families visiting San Diego can fill a day with waterfront strolls, outdoor play, creative workshops, and casual dining at a historic local attraction.
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This former amusement park based on a comic-strip will soon become a scenic nature park in the Ozarks, with a trout hatchery, nature trails, and a restaurant.
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This popular trail in the Rockies is one of AllTrails' best-rated U.S. hikes, featuring three alpine lakes, dense forest, and stunning mountain peaks.
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Stretching over 100 miles through the Southern Appalachian foothills is one of America's longest paved rail trails, perfect for cycling, walking, and more.
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South Carolina has just opened its newest state park on an 18th-century rice plantation, and it makes for a peaceful retreat for nature lovers.
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One of the most haunted places in the world sits on an island, and its dark Civil War history makes it the ultimate autumn ghost-hunting destination.
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Every U.S. state has its own outdoor appeal, but this Western state has just been ranked the most outdoorsy in America, and it's clear to see why.
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Indianapolis is home to one of the largest city parks in the country, and its 30 miles of woodland trails and a massive lake offer endless outdoor fun.
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This breathtaking cliffside footbridge in Spain was once considered the most dangerous walkway. Now it’s a safe and exciting view of gorges and canyons.
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Charleston has several important Civil War sites, but this lesser-known fort has an equally rich military history in a scenic park worth exploring.
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Built during WWII, this California army base was only meant to be temporary. However, it still exists as a recreation area featuring a beach and hiking trails.
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Forget Los Angeles: this nearby city features plenty of hiking trails, Asian restaurants, an impressive temple, and a low crime rate, making it worth a visit.
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Thousands of birds flock to this wildlife refuge in California, which is by a city with a 19th century courthouse, old museum, and a café serving homemade pie.
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You may have heard of Banff, but this Alberta park could well have passed you by. However, its lakes and hiking make this lesser-known park worth the visit.
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This lesser-known volcanic park in California offers similar geothermal experiences to Yellowstone but is still a hidden gem with far fewer crowds.
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Why choose between beaches and a rocky coastline or hidden coves and ancient forests when you can see both on this scenic California hiking trail?
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This national park in Alberta, Canada, is a UNESCO biosphere and home to tons of beautiful wildlife, with very few crowds compared to Banff and Jasper.
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California and Nevada are packed with famous national parks, but this massive national forest spanning both states is ideal for adventures in nature.
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This popular park in Virginia Beach is an environmental marvel: a 640,000-ton landfill became a lovely green space perfect for games, skating, and fishing.
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This national park in England hides a classic market town so steeped in history and charm that it feels lifted straight from the pages of a storybook.
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Whether you enjoy jogging, running, strolling, or cycling, you’ll love this beautiful 92-mile paved road through Michigan that’s the longest in the state.
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Wildflowers, wildlife, historic bunkers, and 86 miles of trails can be found at this former army base turned national monument in California.
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This National Park in Sweden is one of Europe's most beautiful for hiking through spruce forests, along streams, and by a coastline riddled with caves.
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Visit this remote corner of Oregon for a wealth of outdoor adventure activities on a quiet lake surrounded by colorful canyons and mountains.
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Washington, D.C. is joining the recent spate of new airport renovations, this time with the approval of the U.S. president, to the tune of $22 billion.
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