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An RV cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway in California

Sep 7, 20268 min read

10 Best Road Trips in the USA

A group of people float in a raft on a river with bright yellow foliage and mountains in the background

Sep 1, 202613 min read

15 US National Parks Perfect for Fall Road Trips

A hiker on a coastal trail high above the ocean: Kalalau Trail, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi

Aug 24, 20269 min read

The Best Permit-Only Hikes in the US – and How to Actually Get a Spot

A blue home at the curve in a blacktop road through trees with autumn foliage.

Aug 20, 20267 min read

10 Best Places to See Fall Colors in the US

Rocking chairs in a wood-paneled room facing a green landscape.

Aug 12, 20268 min read

6 Stunning Inn-to-Inn Hikes in the US

A boat on Lake Powell in Page, Arizona

Jul 30, 202611 min read

11 Best Lake Vacations in the USA

A person sits on the ground next to a yellow tent looking at a rocky mountain range.

Jul 23, 20266 min read

The 9 Least-Visited National Parks in the USA

A cowboy on horseback leads another horse in front of a historic barn and the snow-capped Grand Tetons in Mormon Row

Jul 10, 202611 min read

Missing the Calgary Stampede This Year? Here Are the 12 Best Towns to Experience Cowboy Core

Zion National Park, Utah. September 2025.

Jul 7, 202635 min read

Hike the Greatest National Parks in the US

An adult and child in a canoe on a calm lake at sunset.

Jun 1, 20269 min read

The Best Family Camps in the USA for a Throwback Summer Vacation

A group of people in different styles and types of Indigenous clothing stand together in the grounds of a museum.

May 27, 20269 min read

The Indigenous Homelands at the Heart of Route 66

People walk and bicycle on a crowded street lined with flowerpots and storefronts.

May 15, 20268 min read

11 of the Best Places to Visit in the USA’s Midwest

Visitors at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA.

Apr 8, 202614 min read

43 dos and Don'ts for Visiting US National Parks

Coronado Beach in San Diego, California. bluestork/Shutterstock

Mar 31, 20267 min read

8 Fresh Destinations for a Family-Friendly Spring Break

People rafting in a river surrounded by pine trees and large rocky mountain.

Mar 30, 20266 min read

10 of the Best Natural Wonders in the USA

Close-up of rock cairns created by visitors in Joshua Tree National Park

Mar 26, 20265 min read

Why You Shouldn't Stack Rocks on Your Next Hike

Evening view from the Tunnel View overlook in Yosemite National Park. Seen are the icons of the park: El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Falls.

Mar 12, 20267 min read

The 7 Best US National Parks for Spring Break

canto-dr96r9jk - Badlands National Park. Ian Safranschi / Shutterstock

Feb 6, 20268 min read

The 9 Best Places to See Dinosaur and Plant Fossils in the US

Zion National Park, Utah. Rhia Hylton/Lonely Planet

Jan 18, 20268 min read

9 of the Best Springtime Destinations in the USA

Denali (the mountain) in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska.
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Nov 26, 20257 min read

The 10 Best US National Parks for RV Campers

A camper van on a dusty trail along a sheer yellow and red rock face.

Nov 26, 20258 min read

I Took My Camper van Across 48 US States. These Are My 10 Favorites

An RV drives on a two-lane blacktop road around a curve with reddish rock formations behind it; the sky is blue, and there are green bushes to the side of the road.

Nov 26, 202517 min read

Thinking of Living in an RV? Here's What You Need to Know

Route 66 is the quintessential American road trip. WildSnap/Shutterstock

Nov 26, 202516 min read

Plan Your Route 66 Itinerary with This Guide

Low-rise red square buildings on a plateau at the foot of a snow-capped mountain range

Nov 3, 20257 min read

The 8 Best Offbeat Winter Trips in the USA

The Classen Inn, a retro-mod motel in Oklahoma City. Visit OKC

Oct 27, 202514 min read

The Best Roadside Motels and Hotels on Route 66

Hiking in Yosemite. EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images

Oct 2, 20258 min read

6 of the Best Hikes to Take This Winter in the USA

Book a cozy cabin any time of year in these laid-back US destinations. AndTheyTravel/Shutterstock

Jul 10, 202515 min read

Best Places to Book a Little Cabin in the US

A backpacker in Little Lakes Valley, John Muir Wilderness in California. Jimmy W/Shutterstock

Jun 18, 202510 min read

7 of the Best Thru-Hikes in the US

A whale breaching in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Betty Wiley/Getty Images

May 19, 20257 min read

8 of the Best Things to Do in US National Parks, Monuments and Sites

From cattle drives to cowboy cookouts, these destinations will make your ranch-hand dreams a reality. Tetra Images/Getty Images

May 9, 20254 min read

The Best Life-Changing Dude Ranch Experiences in the US

Camping in the Colorado Rockies during the month of July.

Mar 28, 20257 min read

The Top 9 Most Scenic Campgrounds in the US

As you drive through Capitol Reef National Park, the Temple of the Sun and other rock formations will inspire pure awe. Shutterstock

Jun 28, 202410 min read

9 of the Best Places in the US to Escape the Crowds

Check out these top places in the USA for a car-free summer of fun © JazmynKersten / Getty Images

May 7, 20247 min read

10 of the Best Car-Free Places to Visit in the USA This Summer

Brightly painted Cadillacs are buried head first in the ground at Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas, USA

May 5, 20246 min read

Top 10 Weird and Wonderful USA Roadside Attractions

These incredible waterfalls in the US are worth traveling for © pick-uppath / Getty Images

Apr 18, 20248 min read

10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the US

The area around Tucson features a variety of habitats for birds, such as Saguaro National Park © G Parekh / Getty Images

Nov 9, 20237 min read

Twitchers Reveal Their Top Spots for Birdwatching in the US

Eventually, US Bike Route 66 will cover some 2000 miles © AntonSokolov / Shutterstock

May 16, 20233 min read

Route 66 Is Getting a Bike-Friendly Upgrade

A wooded path along the Appalachian Trail

Mar 2, 20237 min read

Ready for a Challenge? Try These 10 Epic Long-Distance Hikes in the US

Hikers on a narrow, rocky ridge. Steep valleys are on either side of the path, and snow-dusted cliffs and mountains are in the distance.

Jan 10, 20239 min read

What to Expect at the USA’s National Parks in 2023

Visitors walk the path of the Delaware Canal Tow Path during a warm fall day as the trees show their autumn foliage.

Aug 19, 20227 min read

8 Easy Escapes from US Cities for Labor Day Weekend

Jul 22, 202211 min read

Can You do the all-American Road Trip in an Electric Car? Expert Tips for Planning Your Route

Boats on the shore at sunset at Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire

Jun 30, 20224 min read

The Best Lakes in the US You've Probably Never Heard of and How to Visit in 2022

Cub Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park

Jun 10, 20224 min read

5 of the Best Places to Camp near Major US Cities

Running on a hilltop over Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Mar 14, 20227 min read

8 US Cities Where You'll Find Culture and Outdoor Adventures

A sign reading

Mar 1, 20229 min read

How to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know

Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone's Midway Geyser Basin, Wyoming

Feb 7, 20226 min read

Top 10 Wonders to See in US National Parks

North Carolina's largest state is the perfect jumping-off point for a tour of the Southeastern USA. Walter Bibikow / Getty Images

Feb 4, 20225 min read

How to Road Trip the Southeastern US on a Budget

Jan 6, 20224 min read

6 Expert Tips You Need to Know to Experience US National Parks All to Yourself

A skier on snowy mountain slopes

Dec 6, 20214 min read

5 Ski Resorts Easy Distance from US Cities

Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach

Oct 6, 20215 min read

Feast Your Eyes on the 6 Most Underrated Views and Vistas in the US

Aerial view of a city with glass-and-steel skyscrapers on the edge of a river

Sep 21, 20216 min read

Born in the USA: Our Favorite Destinations in Springsteen Songs

The mountains of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Sep 8, 20217 min read

10 Secret Spots in US National Parks You Won't Find on Your Instagram Feed

Cyclist on a winding rural road below a towering scree-streaked conical mountain in green moorland

Aug 13, 20212 min read

Explore 5 US States by Bike with These Newly Designated Routes

The Appalachian Trail winding through the forest, USA

May 12, 20213 min read

Hit the Appalachian Trail as It Welcomes Back Long-Distance Trekkers

Generals Highway connecting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California

Apr 16, 20218 min read

The Best One-Day Itineraries for 5 US National Parks

A glamping tent set up in a natural setting

Apr 2, 20216 min read

The 10 Best Glamping Locations Around US National Parks

Lake Powell amid red rock canyons in Arizona

Mar 11, 20215 min read

Top US Lakes for Recreation

A mechanic servicing a car to get it road-trip ready

Mar 11, 20212 min read

How to Make Your Car Road-Trip Ready

Horses in a field near woodland. A wooden house is tucked among the trees behind them.

Mar 11, 20215 min read

10 of the Most Scenic Drives in the USA

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