National Parks

Oct 18, 2023 • 8 min read

Fall might be the best time to enjoy the USA’s fabulous national parks. Here are 10 of the best to take in 2023.

Oct 16, 2023 • 8 min read

Hire a car and driver or rent a motorcycle and explore the best of Sri Lanka with these road trip routes.

Oct 10, 2023 • 7 min read

Guatemala is a dream destination for adventurers and a great place for cultural immersion. Here are the top things to do.

Sep 11, 2023 • 7 min read

With its rugged peaks, high desert mesas, slot canyons and grasslands, Colorado was made for hiking. Here are the six best hikes in the Centennial State.

Sep 8, 2023 • 8 min read

California’s best hikes cover dramatic coastlines and peaks, cascading waterfalls and the world’s tallest trees.

Aug 27, 2023 • 8 min read

Texas is home to some of the most stunning and diverse hikes in the country and our round-up of the best will ensure you have the time of your life there.

Aug 23, 2023 • 9 min read

With its puffing volcanoes, pounding surf, silent salt flats and gleaming glaciers, Chile is the ultimate wonderland for adventures. Here's where to begin.

Aug 16, 2023 • 10 min read

With coastline trails and dizzying high-altitude scenery, explore Colombia with these top hiking routes.

Aug 16, 2023 • 6 min read

Millions visit England each year for good reason. Let our England-based insiders show you where to find beauty away from the crowds.

Aug 15, 2023 • 6 min read

One Lonely Planet team member’s time glamping, hiking, biking and eating in and around southwestern Utah’s national parks will inspire you.

Jul 21, 2023 • 9 min read

From short walks to epic multiday adventures, here are the best hikes in Iceland.

Jun 12, 2023 • 15 min read

Torngat Mountains National Park is the ancestral home of Inuit and their predecessors. As elders return to Hebron, we hear some of their stories.

May 23, 2023 • 4 min read

Are you looking for an adrenaline rush that will test your limits and don't mind putting in the work? Nevada has it all

May 23, 2023 • 5 min read

If you’re ready to step a little outside your comfort zone, there is a wide world of intermediate adventures in Nevada

May 23, 2023 • 5 min read

From the desert to the snow-capped mountains, Nevada gives you plenty of opportunities to get away for an easy adventure

May 20, 2023 • 8 min read

From soaring alpine peaks to billowing lavender fields and azure rivers, France has hikes to match every ability. These are the best. 

May 6, 2023 • 7 min read

Soaring peaks, incredible coastline and jaw-dropping sunrises – Maine's best hikes have them all and more. Here's our pick of the top trails.

Apr 30, 2023 • 8 min read

Cévennes National Park is an expanse of wilderness and culture that is not to be missed. We've got everything a first-time visitor needs for a trip.

Apr 28, 2023 • 2 min read

Yosemite National Park will temporarily close due to forecasted flooding from snowmelt. Here's what to expect if you had plans to visit.

Apr 28, 2023 • 7 min read

From multi-day wilderness adventures to easily accessible family fun, here is our pick of the best hikes in Michigan.

Apr 18, 2023 • 4 min read

For an unparalleled look at the night sky tailored to your tastes, pick a certified dark sky place based on what else drives you to explore the world.

Apr 11, 2023 • 6 min read

Michael Washington, founder of the USAL Project, helps guide us on an exploration of the state's outdoor adventures