Tagged: outdoors

Why U.S. Sunscreens Are Finally About to Get a Lot Better

Americans will soon be able to erase sunscreen off their lists of must-buy souvenirs when traveling to Europe and Asia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently added…

The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in Summer

Which of the USA’s national parks are at their best in summer?Not all of them. Some get overcrowded and others get overheated (or overcrowded and overheated). If you're looking to…

Are Korean Sunscreens Better? Dermatologists Answer Our Burning Questions About Sun Protection

Contrary to what you might think, dermatologists really do want you to go outside. “It's great to be outdoors!” says Dr. Jennifer N. Choi, professor of dermatology at Northwestern…

Weather Insurance Guarantees Sunny Days or Your Money Back—but Is It Worth the Cost?

In a recent survey of 1,500 American travelers that was conducted by the travel insurance company Redpoint, more than half of respondents said they have had a trip delayed by weather,…

Walk All Over Ireland On These New 9-Day Guided Hiking Tours

Ireland is one of Europe's great hiking destinations, especially if you're into varied scenery—coasts, cliffs, castles, countryside—well-maintained trails, and truly delightful…

One of the World's Most Scenic Countries to Start Charging Entry Fees at Natural Wonders

New Zealand plans to charge entry fees to foreign visitors at four of the country's most popular natural attractions, the government has announced. The new policy, revealed over the…

These Spectacular National Park Photos Remind Us Why Public Lands Are Worth Preserving

Drastic funding and staffing cuts recently affecting the National Park Service suggest that some folks, particularly those currently running the U.S. government, could use a reminder…

How to Snag Last-Minute Campsite Reservations This Summer

Camping out should be a spontaneous activity. The mood strikes, you pack the car with tents and loved ones (or fuel up the RV), and head out.But during the pandemic, a very old truism…

Get to Know Juneau: Things to Do Beyond the Cruise Terminal in Alaska’s Vibrant Capital

Juneau, Alaska, is arguably the prettiest capital city in the United States—that is, if you like fresh air, thriving clean waters, and occasional glimpses of the northern lights…

The Most Unique Thing to Do in Glacier Bay National Park: Go Ashore

Funny thing about Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park. Although the site’s mountains, fjords, rugged coastlines, and marquee glaciers attract more than 700,000 annual visitors, the vast…

This Summer Is Your Last Chance to Visit Oregon's Crater Lake Until 2029

After this summer, anybody who wants to take to the waters of Oregon's Crater Lake, whether as a swimmer or on a bout tour, is in for a long wait. Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal…

5 Ways to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

This year and last, a string of powerful solar storms has been setting nighttime skies around the world ablaze with the colors of the aurora borealis, aka the northern lights or, in…

Florida Is Trying to Ram Development of State Parks, "Skirting the Legal Process"

Floridians are sounding a red alert after the state unexpectedly revealed its intent to allow rapid development at nine of Florida's nature reserves, sidestepping the usual process…

The Best National Parks to Visit in the Fall

Updated July 11, 2024 Autumn can be an exuberant season in U.S. national parks. In some of them, the mating calls of elk fill the air. In others, the turning of the leaves gives…

Best Places to Go in the Fall: USA Travel Picks for September, October, and November

Updated June 27, 2024 There are those who find summer oppressive and winter dreary, but does anybody not like fall? Okay, maybe third graders bummed about being back in school. But for…

How to Avoid Ticks While Hiking, Camping, or Otherwise Enjoying the Outdoors

Tick season, which typically lasts from April through October, is expected to get pretty intense in 2024, and travelers need to be prepared to protect themselves. Mild winters and wet…

California State Parks That Would Be National Parks Anywhere Else

Updated March 11, 2024 There are nine national parks in California—more than in any other state. From the iconic waterfalls and granite cliffs of Yosemite to the stark desert expanses…

Entrance Fee–Free National Park Days in 2024

More than a quarter of the 425 sites managed by the U.S. National Park Service charge entrance fees, ranging in price from $10 to $35. But on a few select dates each year, the federal…

UnCruise in Alaska: Seeing the State’s Wild Splendor by Small Ship

I’ve cruised to Alaska more than half a dozen times on ships of all sizes and have always preferred smaller vessels for the intimate access they provide to the state’s supercharged…

Alaska Small-Ship Cruises: 7 Options for Up-Close Adventures

One of my first small-ship cruises ever was in southeast Alaska on the 102-passenger Spirit of Endeavour, which sails today as the Safari Endeavour for UnCruise Adventures. That…

Down-Home Away from Home: 7 Great Farm Stays for Families

A farm vacation connects you and your family with nature and a simpler way of living. Kids feed goats and lambs, collect eggs, and get on a first-name basis with resident cows like the…

Frommer’s New Yellowstone Guidebook Captures an Ever-Changing Natural Wonder

In my almost 15 years of regularly visiting Yellowstone National Park, I’ve learned that change is the only constant in this dynamic place. Volatility is literally baked into the…

Mexico City’s Island of the Dolls Is the Creepiest Place on Earth

We've covered our share of scary places over the years: haunted hotels, overgrown cemeteries, the house that inspired The Conjuring, Nevada's Clown Motel, literally any airplane…

Beyond the Beach: Fun Things to Do in Miami Without Showing Off Your Abs

Updated October 12, 2022 In 1961, Frommer’s Miami and the Caribbean on 10 Dollars a Day (the mind boggles) describes the South Florida city as a pastel-hued land of “unheard-of…

Banff Without a Car: How to See the Canadian Rockies by Foot, Bike, Shuttle, and Bus

Like most national parks across North America, Banff, the scenic stunner in Alberta’s mighty Rocky Mountains, is currently dealing with soaring popularity—and all the accompanying…