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National Parks

9 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments

Where to go for gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful canyons, and surprising water features.

September 17, 2026 10:08 PM

Jacqueline Kehoe

September 14, 2026 05:49 PM

Outdoor Adventure

Hike Through 2 National Parks, Soak in Hot Springs, and Rock Cowboy Boots on This 10-Day Wyoming Road Trip

August 25, 2026 08:23 AM

Trending News

A New National Park Is Coming to Sydney

August 10, 2026 05:34 PM

Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter Sports

Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back

Winter Sports

What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland

January 27, 2026 12:50 PM

Francesca Krempa

Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)

Winter Sports

The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation

January 16, 2026 04:25 PM

Bailey Berg

A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.

Winter Sports

These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm

January 16, 2026 03:00 PM

Anna Fiorentino

Astrotourism

Astrotourism

This Historic Observatory on Nantucket Is One of the Best Places to See the Milky Way on the East Coast

August 26, 2026 12:45 PM

Yelena Moroz Alpert

A bridge-like rock formation in Big Bend National Park with a star-filled night sky up above in hues of dark purple

August 7, 2026 02:34 PM

Bailey Berg

Haifoss waterfall in Iceland with the sun just peaking out over the horizon

July 17, 2026 01:58 PM

Bailey Berg

Natural Wonders Worth Traveling For

A glassy lake with evergreen trees and snow-capped mountains in the background

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

Ashlea Halpern

Scene at ΟΙ ΣΥΜΠΕΘΕΡΟΙ with owner Thanos Vrettakis serving customers.

Spring 2026

The Most Subversive Neighborhood in Athens Is Also Its Tastiest

April 28, 2026 03:04 PM

Katherine LaGrave

Astoria mineral hot springs free access no fee in the Snake river, near Jackson, south of the Grand Teton National Park, in Wyoming, USA

Natural Wonders

This State Has More Hot Springs Than Towns

April 7, 2026 10:38 AM

Anna Fiorentino

Hiking and Cycling

A picturesque view of Peel marina and town on the Isle of Man, showcasing the coastline

Outdoor Adventure

On the Isle of Man, a 100-Mile Coastal Hike Links Castles, Viking Crosses, and Seal Coves

September 25, 2026 02:00 PM

Indi Bains

(Left) Bamberg, Germany, (Right) Bamberg, Germany - May 26, 2026 - a glass of Aecht Schlenkerla smoked beer

Hiking + Cycling

Walk Pint-to-Pint on This Beer Hiking Trail in Germany

September 16, 2026 09:10 AM

Adam H. Callaghan

Historic buildings in the town of Assisi at sunset

August 25, 2026 05:20 PM

Bailey Berg

Swimming, Surfing, and Water Sports

Summer 2026

To Really See Antarctica, Go Scuba Diving

August 19, 2026 11:39 AM

Alexandra Owens

United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef

Water Sports

This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling

July 6, 2026 10:36 PM

Charlene Fang

Water Sports

Scotland Is Restoring Its Sea Pools—and One Comes With a Sauna and Pizza Shack

May 21, 2026 10:02 AM

Karen Gardiner

Where (and How) to Go Camping

Sal Salis is located in Western Australia's Cape Range National Park.

Hotels We Love

The World’s Best Glamping Retreats

These 19 glamping retreats are the best in the world at delivering the finer things under canvas.

May 1, 2026 09:50 AM

Jennifer Flowers

U.S. Beaches

Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

Camping

The Ultimate Camping Checklist for a Comfy Night Under the Stars

May 13, 2025 01:59 PM

Camping

25 Great Camping Gift Ideas, According to an Avid Camper

November 5, 2024 07:21 PM

View of mountain town in Colorado with changing leaves

Outdoor Adventure

It’s Shoulder-Season Time in Colorado—Here Are the State’s 12 Best Destinations From Fall to Summer

September 22, 2026 01:49 PM

Kelly Bastone

4 Days In

Beyond the Skyscrapers and Supercars: How to Spend 4 Days in the Dubai Locals Love

September 22, 2026 12:17 PM

Nicola Chilton

Accessible Travel

What Patagonia Taught Me About Who Gets to Travel

September 16, 2026 11:02 AM

Álvaro Silberstein

train tracks through fall foliage in New Hampshire

Outdoor Adventure

Going Car-Free Is the Best Way to See Fall Foliage

September 9, 2026 12:46 PM

Miles Howard

Gordon River Cruises visits Sarah Island, off the west coast of Tasmania.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways to Experience Tasmania by Water

August 11, 2026 03:27 PM

Lydia Price

Grand Teton National Park in autumn colours

National Parks

These 11 National Parks Have the Most Spectacular Fall Foliage in the U.S.

August 10, 2026 01:42 PM

Melanie Haiken

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

Emma John

A beautiful spring season at Jasna Lake in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Triglav National Park

National Parks

These 6 National Parks in Europe Have Glacial Lakes, Nearby Chalets, and Way Fewer Tourists

July 29, 2026 03:02 PM

Hayley Domin

Left: Blue Ridge Mountains, Western North Carolina; right: Looking Glass Falls

Outdoor Adventure

Best Outdoor Activities in Asheville: 5 Adventures for Every Skill Level

July 27, 2026 09:28 AM

Erin McGrady

National Parks

This Is the Ultimate Road Trip Through Utah’s 5 Mighty National Parks

July 24, 2026 01:08 PM

Kelly Bastone

Morning light on the Lynn Cove Viaduct along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Road Trips

Dance to Bluegrass, Load Up on Cheese, and Get Lost in a 250-Room Mansion on This Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

July 23, 2026 03:42 PM

Sophie Friedman

Left: AWSC - Great White shark; right: Hardings Beach Lighthouse Aerial in Chatham, Cape Cod

Outdoor Adventure

Why Travelers Are Looking for Great White Sharks Where the Movie Jaws Took Place

July 21, 2026 12:59 PM

Asia London Palomba

A woman on a boat in Thailand’s Koh Phi Phi islands

Outdoor Adventure

4 Guided Tours That Make Solo Travel Less Intimidating

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Hiking + Cycling

This New 2,000-Mile Hiking Trail Crosses 6 Countries in Europe

July 14, 2026 01:25 PM

Karthika Gupta

River view of Indianapolis's White River with kayakers and city skyline in the background

Outdoor Adventure

This Midwestern Capital Wants to Be America’s Newest River City

July 9, 2026 08:00 AM

Matt Kirouac

The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back

Outdoor Adventure

Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer

June 30, 2026 06:42 PM

Pat Tompkins

Hotels

The Best Lake Tahoe Hotels for Ski Season and Summer Escapes

June 28, 2026 12:08 PM

Alexandra Cheney

The Wallowa Mountains are one of many natural spaces you can explore on these hikes.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Beautiful Multi-Day Hikes in the United States to Lodges With Beds and Cooked Meals

June 24, 2026 05:47 PM

Alisha McDarris

Alaska, Denali National Park - Camp Denali Lodge

National Parks

This Is the Last Summer You Can Visit Denali National Park With Hardly Anyone Around

June 24, 2026 12:23 PM

Alex Pulaski

Two Women in French Broad River with Oxbow River Snorkeling

Outdoor Adventure

The Most Unusual Snorkeling Experience in the United States Isn’t in the Ocean

June 18, 2026 05:08 PM

Annie Brown Verdin

2B3707R France, Ardeche, Parc Naturel des Monts d'Ardeche, Montselgues, mountain bike

Hiking + Cycling

This 81-Mile Bike-and-Train Loop in Southern France Is All About Gorges, Gîtes, and Farm Lunches

June 10, 2026 12:21 PM

Erin Henk

Back: Beautiful Landscape in Kenya, Samburuland; front: Kalepo Camp Yoga

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Travelers Are Seeking “Wild Wellness” in Extremely Remote and Isolated Places

June 4, 2026 04:12 PM

Lauren Breedlove

Outdoor Adventure

Why Smart Travelers Go to the Caribbean in the Summer

June 3, 2026 03:07 PM

Laura Begley Bloom

Left: Quidi Vidi, St. John's, NL, Canada; right: Close-up of a woman knitting with red yarn using wooden needles in a warm indoor setting

Outdoor Adventure

Hiking Meets Hygge: Welcome to Adventure Knitting

June 2, 2026 01:49 PM

Jacqueline Kehoe

Outdoor Adventure

Summit New Heights—Like the Highest External Walk in the World—on an Urban Climbing Adventure

June 1, 2026 05:11 PM

Vanita Salisbury