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Understaffing Could Make National Parks a Real Mess This Summer
A government hiring freeze could result in understaffed national parks, which could in turn cause maintenance issues this summer.
Long Hiking Tradition Ends As Canada Closes Border on the Pacific Crest Trail
Canada closes its connection to the Pacific Crest Trail, a landmark for international hikers, in response to changes in U.S. policy.
Panama Canal Cruises: What You Should Know Before Booking
A Panama Canal transit is a dream trip for many travelers, especially history buffs and engineering geeks. The 50-mile-long artificial waterway, built between 1903 and 1914, connects…
Chuckwalla: Some of U.S.'s Oldest Land Becomes Newest National Monument in California
The designation, long sought by local leaders, preserves a unique desert ecosystem with ancient Indigenous significance near Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California.
Very Cool! Take a Look Inside This Winter’s Incredible Icehotel in Sweden
The 35th iteration of Sweden's Icehotel—sculpted each year from more than 500 tons of ice and snow from the Torne River—has opened for the 2024–2025 winter season in the Arctic village…
What a Federal Government Shutdown Means for Air Travel, National Parks, and Passports
When congressional dysfunction leads to a federal government shutdown, here's what that means for airports, national parks, and passports.
Thanks to a Donor, You Can Ski for Free all Winter at This Historic New England Spot
Skiing has gotten disgustingly expensive, with single-day lift tickets soaring to $300 a pop on some mountains. This winter, though, a historic New Hampshire ski area is offering…
The Best Spring Vacations in the U.S.
When flowers are blooming, allergies are raging, and stores are selling the world’s finest seasonal candy—that would of course be Reese’s chocolate-and-peanut-butter eggs—it can only…
National Park Free Days in 2025: When All U.S. National Parks Waive Entry Fees
The days in 2025 when getting into a national park costs nothing
Wynwood Walls Photos: Incredible Views of Miami’s Outdoor Street Art Gallery
Once an expanse of abandoned warehouses, Miami's Wynwood Walls has become, since opening in 2009, what the artist RISK has described as the "Olympics of street art." Developer Tony…
The Frommer's Travel Gadget Gift Guide for 2024
Here at Frommer’s, we’re all about showing you how to make your travels smarter, cheaper, or more fun. So we looked for the latest gadgets designed to do all of the above—just in time…
Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025
Our popular list of travel recommendations for the year is here!
The Best Beach Towns in Costa Rica
The great thing about Costa Rica 's beaches—other than the flour-soft sand and the top-notch surfing and snorkeling—is that many of the best coastal areas abut marvelous and mysterious…
Why We Need Travel Advisors Now More Than Ever
The people we used to call travel agents are alive and well. And considering recent changes to the travel industry, they might just save your next trip.
Another Cruise Port Votes to Restrict Visitors: How Passenger Limits Are Shaping Cruising
Lost in the threshing machine of more momentous news headlines this week was the outcome of a referendum in Bar Harbor, Maine, that portends deepening complications for cruise…
Tips for Finding Ski Trip Discounts from Top Skiing Industry Experts
There’s no denying it: Ski trips are expensive. But don’t abandon your powder-plowing plans just yet—we grilled industry experts for their top tips for cutting the…
Reminder: Now Is a Good Time to Make Summer Reservations
Well, the vaccines are here, and so for the first time in a year, we finally have a clearer vision of the road map to the future. We know that as long as significant chunks of the…
Rome Underground: Haunting Subterranean Sights in the Eternal City
Go below street level in Rome to explore ancient ruins, dungeons, catacombs, and a crypt full of monks' skeletons.
Where The Wild Things Really Are
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Moo Deng Dupes: U.S. Zoos Where You Can See Pygmy Hippos
To see the young pygmy hippo–turned–internet sensation Moo Deng (pictured above) in real life, you'd need to travel to Thailand, where the charismatic star resides at Khao Kheow Open…
The Vessel in New York City Reopens with Entry Fee and More Security: Is It Worth Visiting?
In 2019, when the multiuse complex known as Hudson Yards opened in New York City , the centerpiece was a 150-foot-tall climbable sculpture called The Vessel. Designed by British…
5 Ways to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska
Heading to Fairbanks during aurora season? Here are the best ways to spot the northern lights during your visit.
10 Great Fall Foliage Family Trip Ideas in 10 Different U.S. States
Think differently about family getaways this autumn. Instead of looking at leaves through a car window, find new ways to surround yourself with the brilliant colors of September,…
iPhone's Satellite Feature Can Help Travelers with No Power or Signal
Did you know Apple has a system that lets travelers send emergency texts via satellite even if there's no cell phone signal? Knowing how to use this tech could save your life.
Ghost-Hunting in Galena, Illinois: Finding Hidden Haunts in the American Heartland
In the Midwestern town of Galena, Illinois, once the stomping ground of Ulysses S. Grant and Mark Twain, intrepid ghost-hunters detect spirits among the old brick buildings. Would I…