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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Lots of big cities have terrible traffic and many car accidents, but it may not surprise you that a ranking claims this city has the worst drivers in America.
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The unwritten rule every tourist should know when visiting Chicago to avoid offending locals (and it's nothing to do with deep dish pizza).
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America's most popular national parks may be bucket list-worthy, but there are some disadvantages to going that might make you rethink your plans.
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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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This U.S. state may have plenty to offer, from exciting cities to gorgeous state parks, but its climate also produces the country’s worst mosquito problem.
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A major new museum is opening in Los Angeles in 2026 that will feature “Star Wars” movie artifacts alongside artists like Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo.
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Yosemite's most famous viewpoints are more crowded than ever, but this quieter, underrated eastern lookout delivers spectacular Half Dome views.
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Wisconsin is dotted with thousands of beautiful lakes, but the artificial Petenwell Lake takes the cake, with tons of activities for outdoor lovers.
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To find the perfect balance between price and comfort, here's what to consider when choosing between a roomette or bedroom on Amtrak's overnight routes.
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Hawaii's most famous beaches are stunning but overrun with tourists. These lesser-known alternatives offer the same breathtaking beauty without the crowds.
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Who’d have thought this popular East Coast destination, with over 100 parks and 200 art murals, would be listed as the worst city for recreation in 2026?
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Grab your hiking shoes and prepare an epic road trip playlist. This coast-to-coast route hits five national parks across the U.S. for epic hiking adventures.
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From gators and theme parks to nightlife and wax museums, this family-friendly Florida destination was named the best city for staycations in 2026.
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This vast, lesser-known Utah wilderness area offers dramatic desert scenery without the massive tourist crowds of Grand Canyon and Canyonlands.
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Don't miss this underrated destination for kayaking and canoeing in the United States, with endless mangroves and freshwater marsh to explore.
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This Glacier National Park trail offers alpine scenery, wildlife spotting, and a spectacular waterfall on mostly flat terrain suitable for all types of hikers.
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This scenic ranch resort outside of Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers high-country luxury, fun experiences like cattle feeding, and delicious cuisine.
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If you’re looking for upscale resorts and luxury Michelin Guide restaurants, you won’t want to miss this California beach town between LA and San Diego.
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A fully-escorted and guided 14-day trip with Great Rail Journeys gives you the chance to visit five of the U.S.'s most spectacular national parks with ease.
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This U.S. state may be known more for its nightlife, so it may surprise you to learn that it’s more desert and has a drier climate than Utah or Arizona.
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With its incredible basalt rock formation and 101-foot waterfall, the National Park Service suggests this underrated destination instead of Yosemite.
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The largest abandoned amusement park in Rhode Island went from rides, a haunted house, and a concert hall to trails with coastal views and remnants of its past.
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Nature took over this former cement quarry and now it’s the 29th state park in Kansas, featuring camping, swimming, and miles of scenic hiking trails.
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As if Southern California didn’t have enough to offer, you can jump, slide, and bounce in this fun floating inflatable water park between LA and San Diego.
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Utah is known for its Mighty 5 and Colorado for the Rocky Mountains, but another state actually has a stronger claim as the best hiking destination in the U.S.
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Although it's far from her home in the Smoky Mountains, Dolly Parton loved this Florida hotspot so much that she opened one of her signature attractions there.
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