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  • A hiker sitting on a cliff edge looking out over mountains and forest in fall colors

    Upstate New York's Iconic Trail Has Been Ranked One Of The Top 100 'Hikes Of A Lifetime'

    By Felix Gott 7 hours ago

    With more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails through these famous Upstate New York mountains, it’s about time this iconic trail got some recognition.

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  • View at sunset of Raystown Lake

    Pennsylvania's Largest Inland Lake Offers A Serene Camping Getaway For Nature Lovers

    By Macie Strum 9 hours ago

    This massive inland lake in Pennsylvania is the perfect spot for hiking, birdwatching, and watersports. You can even rent a houseboat for your stay.

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  • a view over the Kananaskis Lakes in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Alberta

    Banff's 'Lesser-Known Sister' Is An Alberta Park With Alpine Lakes And Scenic Hiking Trails

    By Carolyn Hall 12 hours ago

    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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  • Kids riding on a flying swing shaped like a mushroom

    California's Underrated Amusement Park Offers Family-Friendly Fun And Scenic Gardens

    By Felix Gott 22 hours ago

    This family-friendly amusement park in California doesn't just have roller coasters and rides — it has extensive gardens and a butterfly house, too.

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  • A brunette woman wearing a sweater paddles a yellow kayak on a misty, tree-lined lake

    The U.S. State With The Most Lakes By Far Is A Scenic Paradise For Kayakers

    By Amy McMahon 1 day ago

    Calling all kayakers: Explore this extraordinary U.S. state with 3 million lakes and marvel at waterfalls and wildlife including black bears.

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  • Lassen Volcanic National Park in California

    Forget Yellowstone, This Underrated National Park Is A Growing Hydrothermal Hotspot

    By Carolyn Hall 1 day ago

    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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  • Woman looking for directions on cellphone, while walking through Italian village

    The Best And Safest Destinations For Female Solo Travelers, According To Research

    By Ian Jackson 1 day ago

    From major cities to small towns where you can enjoy your vacation without worries, we present destinations deemed safe for women traveling alone.

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  • A hiker looking out from the Rubicon Trail over Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe

    This Hiking Trail Along Lake Tahoe Connects Two Of California's Scenic State Parks

    By Carolyn Hall 2 days ago

    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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  • A waitress serving traditional German food on a wooden platter to a group of friends

    4 German Restaurant Rules American Tourists Break Without Realizing

    By Felix Gott 3 days ago

    From arriving at a restaurant to clearing your plate and navigating beer halls, here are four important German restaurant rules that American tourists break.

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  • sunrise over Astotin Lake in Elk Island National Park, Canada

    One Of Canada's Underrated National Parks Is A Scenic Gem With Hiking Trails And Wildlife

    By Carolyn Hall 5 days ago

    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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  • Sunrise over the clouds from the summit of Haleakalā volcano

    Not Yosemite, Not The Grand Canyon: This National Park Is The 'Quietest Place On Earth'

    By Felix Gott 5 days ago

    National parks like Yosemite are known for their natural beauty, but this one is considered the quietest place on Earth, and it's not where you might expect.

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  • RV Friendly Parking sign mounted on a pole against a clear blue sky background

    The Free Overnight RV Parking Option You Never Considered On Your Road Trip

    By Amanda Chatel 5 days ago

    If you’re on an RV road trip and campgrounds are full, it can be tricky to find a place to park overnight. Perhaps consider this free alternative.

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  • a waterfall and mountain in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

    This Underrated National Forest Across California & Nevada Is An Outdoor Haven For Hiking

    By Carolyn Hall 5 days ago

    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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  • scenery in Golden Trout Wilderness

    California's Scenic Wilderness Destination Offers Outdoor Fun In Two National Forests

    By Amanda Morgan 6 days ago

    California's most famous parks draw massive crowds, but this remote Sierra Nevada wilderness area offers pristine solitude most visitors never find.

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  • A wooden boardwalk around Lake Trashmore in Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach Turned A 640,000-Ton Landfill Into A 165-Acre Park With Two Lakes

    By Carolyn Hall 6 days ago

    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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  • family arriving in hotel room

    The Unsettling Reason You Should Think Twice Before Blasting The AC In Your Hotel Room

    By Amanda Chatel 6 days ago

    Air conditioning is a lifesaver on a hot day when you're traveling, but here's why it's not always the best idea to switch on the AC unit at your hotel.

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  • Crystalline desert salt plains shining in Wood Buffalo National Park

    The Largest National Park In Canada Is An Underrated Destination For Nature Lovers

    By Felix Gott 6 days ago

    Canada has some of the world's best national parks, but its largest also happens to be one of the country's most underrated and overlooked outdoor destinations.

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  • Volcanic crater with black cliffs and a green lake

    One Of The National Park System's Least Visited Places Is A Remote Gem For Wild Outdoor Fun

    By Felix Gott 7 days ago

    This expansive volcanic wilderness area rewards intrepid travelers and outdoor lovers willing to make the extra effort to reach its remote location.

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  • Sunset colors over expansive Monroe Lake in Indiana with hills and trees in the background.

    Indiana's Largest Artificial Lake Is An Outdoor Gem For Fishing And Coastal Recreation

    By Jen Ottolino 7 days ago

    Indiana’s largest artificial lake is a beautiful outdoor gem featuring swimming, fishing, boating, jet skiing, hiking, camping, and so much more.

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  • a street view of Midhurst England

    This Charming Town Is Tucked Inside One Of The UK's Most Beautiful National Parks

    By Carolyn Hall 7 days ago

    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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  • A trail running through bright green trees in a section of Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park.

    Michigan's Longest Paved Trail Runs 92 Miles Through Small Towns And Forests

    By Carolyn Hall 7 days ago

    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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  • A waiter serves food outdoors at a restaurant in Paris

    5 French Restaurant Rules American Tourists Break In The Last 10 Minutes

    By Amanda Morgan 7 days ago

    If you’re concerned about looking like an American tourist during the last 10 minutes of your meal at a French restaurant, be sure to follow these rules.

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  • car driving on a road curving around a beige cliff, evergreens on an adjacent rocky slope

    Not Death Valley, Not Glacier: This National Park Has One Of The Longest Scenic Drives

    By Anna Robinson 8 days ago

    If you love roadtrips, head to this national park with one of the longest scenic drives that also gets you close to the park's most famous attractions.

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  • sloped mountainsides with green grass, evergreen trees, snowcapped mountains in distance

    Tourists Are So Stuck On Mount Rainier National Park, They Overlook This Scenic Forest Gem

    By Anna Robinson 8 days ago

    One of the biggest attractions in Washington is Mount Rainier; however, this forest just north of Rainier has lots of incredible skiing and scenic trails too.

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  • A trail winds through chaparral at Fort Ord National Monument in California.

    California's Former Army Base Is Now A Vast National Monument With 86 Miles Of Trails

    By Carolyn Hall 8 days ago

    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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  • The Milky Way across a purple sky in Oregon.

    The World's Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is An Otherworldly Oregon Escape With High Desert Views

    By Amanda Morgan 8 days ago

    With 2.5 million acres of high desert views unobscured by trees or artificial light, you can see incredible stars at the world’s largest dark sky sanctuary.

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  • People sitting outside a traditional cafe/bistro in France

    5 French Coffee Rules American Tourists Break Within 10 Minutes At Cafés

    By Felix Gott 8 days ago

    From what kind of coffee to order when, to how to drink it, these French coffee rules are important for American tourists who want to look like a local.

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