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Best of the west: Utah’s most extraordinary parks

19 June 2013

Utah’s national parks and state parks harbour some of the most extraordinary landforms on Earth, and embody the spirit of...

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Hot spring hunting in the Southwest USA

02 May 2013

With clear desert nights, fresh mountain air and a sweet lack of city crowds, the Southwest USA is an ideal...

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Finding Native America in US National Parks

28 August 2012

From the gnarled desert canyons of the Southwest, to the windy sweep of the Great Plains, the USA’s cinematic western...

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Where to see dinosaurs in the American West

29 June 2012

No matter what age you are, from the cute, playful dinosaurs of The Land Before Time, to the truly terrifying...

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The world’s most iconic human-made structures

27 June 2012

The world is full of incredible buildings, but what about those that have become truly iconic, the instantly recognisable ones...

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Seasoned travel: world’s saltiest sights

22 June 2012

These amazing sights won’t be found next to the dried herbs in your pantry! Check out the plains, caves, lakes...

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Lonely Planet’s top 10 USA fall trips

20 June 2012

Roadtripping in Autumn can be an especially photogenic time, and the US affords some lush landscape to motor through. Here...

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Southwest USA: old West & silver screen towns

17 June 2012

Hollywood has long had a love affair with America’s Wild West of yesteryear. Southwestern towns in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New...

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Bourbon and beyond: North America’s thriving craft distillery scene

22 May 2012

Prohibition in North America never worked. Canada largely kept on quaffing and the US failed to temper its love for...

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Ghost town hunting in the American West

27 April 2012

Nothing guarantees a Wild West adventure like exploring ghost towns, from abandoned mines where lucky prospectors once struck it rich...

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50 best US presidential sites

01 February 2012

Presidents’ Day: that strategic February Monday holiday in the US that’s situated at arm’s length between George Washington’s birthday (February...

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Adventure playground USA: the top 10 adrenalin rushes

17 January 2012

No matter what type of outdoor enthusiast you might be – curious first-timer, recent convert or seasoned pro – you’ve...

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Sky high: the best sights from above

16 August 2011

If you really want a memorable view of your travels, get up high for an angel’s-eye view of these breathtakers:1. ...

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Top 10 places to go in the US in 2011

30 December 2010

Here at Lonely Planet, we’re passionate about travel. We spend our days thinking about the best places to go,...

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Travel secret #4: Capitol Reef National Park, USA

28 July 2009

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Top 10 scenic drives - USA

22 June 2009

They don’t call it America the Beautiful for nothing. Roll down that car window and feast your eyes.A road trip...

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