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9 Ghost Towns to Explore During Road Trips Through the American West

To the triumphalist tale of America’s westward expansion, ghost towns offer a chilly rejoinder: Sometimes things don’t work out. The gold mine runs out of gold, the train begins…

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Enchanted Trail Attraction Takes Would-Be Wizards Into Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest

Harry Potter fans will soon get the chance to take a magical stroll through the Forbidden Forest, the wooded habitat for Hippogriffs, centaurs, unicorns, Nifflers, and other creatures…

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How to Avoid Being Fooled by Greenwashing on Vacation

Is that travel business as eco-conscious as it claims to be? Here's a beginner's guide to figuring out which ones are just full of hot air.

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A Zip Line for Bikes (Yikes) Opens in Hawaii

The United States has its first bike-friendly zip line (boy, bike lanes really are popping up everywhere, huh?). A company called Kauai ATV already operates the Koloa Zipline course on…

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Ireland's Just-Opened "Greenways" Could Transform How to Tour the Emerald Isle

Converting abandoned railbeds and towpaths into leafy off-road routes for walkers and cyclists, Ireland is creating a whole new way to explore the Emerald Isle.

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Virginia Has a New Park Dedicated to the Region's Native Americans

A new park in Virginia is dedicated to honoring the region's past and present Native American inhabitants. Located on more than 600 acres of woods and marshland along the York River…

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8 Woodsy Resorts with Cabins Perfect for Families Seeking a Nature Getaway

Sometimes you and your kids just want to keep things simple. A cabin-in-the-woods vacation turns your family’s fantasy of getting closer to nature—and away from crowds—into a…

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Delightful Book Pairs National Park Illustrations with Real One-Star Reviews

Sure, beauty is subjective. But you'd think the aesthetic appeal of certain marvels—a vibrant sunset, the Grand Canyon, Chris Hemsworth—would be beyond dispute. Think again. If the…

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10 Spectacular and Stirring Waterfall Hikes in the USA

There are waterfalls that inspire awe with their size and power. And there are smaller cascades that soothe frazzled nerves via painterly scenery and calming woodland soundtracks.…

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Mountain Region in Southern Spain Now the Country's Newest National Park

A 57,000-acre stretch of southern Spain that encompasses forested mountains, crumbling fortresses, and unique wildlife has just become the country's 16th national park. Located in the…

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How Travelers Can Join the Bicycling Boom in Paris

The French capital has gotten très pedal-friendly. Here’s how to rent a ride and explore the city on two wheels. 

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8 Great Condo-style Resorts for Families in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico

A condo-style resort goes a long way toward making a family vacation successful. Self-contained lodgings—also marketed as apartments, villas, or residences—grant more space and…

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A Favorite Hike Through California Redwoods Is Back After More Than a Decade

For the first time in 13 years, hikers can once again hit the spectacular Pfeiffer Falls Trail in California's ridiculously scenic Big Sur area on the state's central coast. The…

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These Spine-Tingling Mountaineering Photos Were Just Named the World’s Best

The majesty, adventure, and heart-pounding, knuckle-whitening dangers of mountain climbing have been captured in all their dizzying glory by the winners of an annual photography…

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How to Survive the USA's Crazy-Busy National Parks This Summer

America is entering a summer of pent-up travel energy following more than a year of homebound life. And as long as most international countries remain unready to fling open their doors…

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5 Earth-Friendly Products for Camping, Beach Days, and Road Trips

We’re strongly in favor of getting out there and exploring the world. But we want to do that in a way that ensures there’s still a world left to explore in the future. Here are five…

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Amtrak Nearly Halves the Price of Its USA Rail Pass for Summer Vacationers

And it's time for another impressive sale from Amtrak. Over the last six months, the national railway has rolled out one discount after another, but this one should be particularly…

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Northern Michigan's Lakes and Rivers: Five Top Ways To Get on the Water

When you vacation in Northern Michigan, if you don't spend at least some of your time floating—well, you're missing out. This is, after all, a region defined by its waters. The state…

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Where to Stargaze: Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. and Europe

Look up at the dazzling display of thousands of stars at a dark sky park and you know why the night heavens inspired legends. These days most people can only view constellations and…

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These Stunning Milky Way Photos Will Make You Want to Take a Stargazing Trip ASAP

About 100 billion stars make up the Milky Way Galaxy, according to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center . But out here in our suburban solar system—located 25,000 light years or so from…

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What to Know About Little Island—NYC's Pleasantly Psychedelic Floating Park

New York City may be known as a metropolis of steel, glass, and asphalt, but the city's green spaces have been as influential as the skyscrapers. Central Park is a UNESCO World…

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Take an Elevated Stroll Among Giant Redwoods on California’s New Sky Walk

A brand-new suspended walkway in Northern California will give visitors a unique perspective on the region's gigantic redwoods. Located at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, Redwood Sky…

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The Most Dog-Friendly National Parks in the United States

It's a scientific fact that dogs are wonderful. Even so, they can cause damage to fragile ecosystems by trampling plants and bugs, can hurt themselves on sharp rocks and steep cliffs,…

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Haunting Images of Abandoned WWII Weapons Scattered Around the World

Proof of World War II's truly global scope can be found in the scattered remnants of the conflict left everywhere from Europe to Asia. More than 75 years after the war's conclusion,…

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Tips for Avoiding a Snakebite While Hiking

Minimize your chances of falling victim to a pair of fangs and know what to do if the worst happens with these simple precautions.