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Where to Park the Family for the Night? 13 Great Ideas
From sleeping bags to nice mattresses, gourmet dinners to campfire weenies, we've got your best bets for accommodations in the national park system.
No Denyin' Denali's Majestic Beauty
Denali National Park turned 90 this year, but it doesn't look a day older than, say, 65 million years.
Head West for Where America Really Began
As the good people in Virginia are celebrating the 400th anniversary of, we might pause to consider how old that is, compared to Acoma, the oldest continuously inhabited community in…
Mind the Gap on Your Way to a Rural Escape
For residents of big cities, it's often hard to find a place to escape. But if you live within 100 miles of the Delaware Water Gap, there's no question about where to find fresh water…
Best Little-Known Spots in 5 Great Big Parks
Just like movie theaters, highways and ice cream parlors in the summer, the lines and crowds at the country's most popular parks threaten to take away from their grandeur and charm.…
A Trip That's Maine-ly Work, But Still Berry Fun
If fresh lobsters, picture-perfect scenery, historic lighthouses, and romantic bed and breakfasts aren't enough of an incentive to visit Maine this summer, perhaps the lure of ripe…
Hunt Down the Midnight Sun With These Daylight Journeys
The days are getting longer. Doesn't that make you feel energetic? If you live in the northern U.S., the sun will even stay up as late as 8:30pm in June. If that charges you up,…
Buffalo Herds and Luxury Digs in British Columbia's Wilderness
Nestled like a rare gem in an alpine meadow atop the Bald Mountain ridge, the Purcell Mountain Lodge is a getaway in the truest sense of the word.
Day Hikes in Big Bend National Park
Texas' Big Bend National Park offers numerous possibilities for backpacking, both on established and marked hiking trails and on relatively unmarked hiking routes following washes,…
Park of the Week: Bryce Canyon National Park
The horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters of dazzling colors that make up this smaller national park have been depicted in hundreds of movies, photographs and the like, but nothing can beat…
5 Family Journeys in the US Park System
500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights 29 hiking, biking and riding trips throughout the world. The five picks below are all located within the United States park…
Take it Outside: Editors' Favorite Outdoor Experiences
Now's the perfect time to emerge from hibernation and enjoy all things al fresco. From an expedition in Antarctica to hoisting a drink closer to home in Queens, read about a few of our…
Prepping for a Hike Along the Appalachian Trail
Stretching from Maine to Georgia through 14 states and over 2,100 miles, the Appalachian Trail is as historic a trek as any other national park walk east coast or west.
How the West Was Won: A Quick Trip Through the Black Hills
Our destination: The Black Hills, that mystical section of far western South Dakota that the Lakota Sioux called the Paha Sapa, 'the heart of everything that is.'
Barging in on Some Spring European Cruising Options
Sailing the seven seas may be one way to travel, but for a more intimate pace, nothing beats a canal cruise.
Put the Rubber to the Road for Bike Trips Across America
It's time to dust off that bike in the garage and explore the country at a pace that lets you to take in its beauty and diversity.
Beyond the Safari: Wildlife Tours in Asia and South America
Southern Africa doesn't have a monopoly on wildlife vacations. Borneo, India, Peru and Brazil are each home to some of the most exotic animals and birds on the planet, and nature trips…
Bored? Not Anymore After These Adventure Travel Options
Adventure travel today can mean anything from glacier climbing in New Zealand to leisurely walks through Scotland to kite surfing in Costa Rica. Adventures are open to everyone, from a…
Snow Train Coming: Winter Rail Trips in Canada
Although most rail tours through Canada cease operations in late fall, a couple of companies offer tours that capitalize on the beauty of the cold and proximity to skiing and…
Death Valley Days and Nights
Don't let the name scare you: There's more than stifling desert heat in the biggest national park south of Alaska.
National Park Pleasures for the Posh and the Pauper
National Parks are not just giant camp grounds where perfectly fit people rock climb, mountain bike, share bathrooms and sleep and cook outside, all while keeping an eye out for…
There's More to Southern Africa than South Africa
Although South Africa is the best known and most visited of the southern African countries, there are actually six (or sometimes seven) other nations that make up what is commonly…
Exploring London's River Thames
Some cities ignore their river settings, and some don't. London, happily, takes very good care of the River Thames and provides gorgeous views and peaceful promenades along much of its…
From Weight Loss to Long Walks, There's a Spa Special for You
Three nights in Las Vegas or a reunion with your high school friends in Miami Beach might make for some late nights, so you just may need a vacation from your vacation. Not so when you…
Adventures in Trinidad & Tobago's Natural Paradise
You don't have to be a tri-athlete to explore these Caribbean islands, just the kind of traveler who welcomes a challenge and is curious about the natural world.