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Slovenian city of Maribor Town Hall and Plague Column on the central square of the city. Lower Styria region, in Slovenia; Shutterstock ID 1196149222; your: Ben Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Eastern Slovenia

Aug 18, 20225 min read

Maribor and Ptuj are gateways to the best of Eastern Slovenia

SOSSUSVLEI, NAMIBIA - JAN 29, 2016: Tourists climb Dune No.45 in a year that was declared as a drought year by the government in Namibia, Africa; Shutterstock ID 375359188; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Namibia National Parks Article

Aug 18, 20226 min read

Desert dreaming: the best national parks in Namibia

Woman canoeing on the Dordogne River from La Roque Gageac to Beynac et Cazenac in the Dordogne region of France.

Aug 18, 20229 min read

The best outdoor activities in France (and the best places to try them)

red river gorge/USA-07/22/2019 photo of Mountaineer do rock climbing ; Shutterstock ID 1463884301; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: South East Climbing Article

Aug 16, 20225 min read

The 5 best places to climb in the southeastern US

Scandinavian girls having fun lying on mountain ridge at sunset, Senja island, Troms county, Norway

Aug 16, 202211 min read

9 of the best hiking routes in Norway, where rare beauty awaits

Black rhinoceros at Etosha National Park.

Aug 16, 20226 min read

Safari animals: the story of rhinos and the best places to see them in 2022

Mahanna Cobble

Aug 12, 20228 min read

A Camino-style walking holiday has come to the US. Here's what it's like to walk The High Road

Honuʻea (Hawaiian hawksbill turtle) hatchlings. Pōhue is critical habitat to the endangered honuʻea

Aug 10, 20225 min read

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is expanding for good reasons: here's what you need to know

Arizona, USA - January 24, 2014: A young male couple looking into the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA.

Aug 10, 20226 min read

10 of the best free things to do in Arizona

Couple crossing river, Fairy Pools, near Glenbrittle, Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Scotland

Aug 10, 202212 min read

The ultimate guide to Scotland's magical Hebrides islands

France, Ecrins Alps, Dauphine, woman on rope in crevice

Aug 9, 202211 min read

The 8 best national parks in France: from untouched wildernesses to spaces under three hours from Paris

Visa Sold Out Summer Colombia

Aug 8, 20225 min read

Return to nature in the magical hills of the Sierra Nevada, Colombia

Provence - girl reading a book in a lavender field and basket with lavender in the foreground.; Shutterstock ID 1937252590; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: France Lavender Fields article

Aug 7, 20228 min read

How to explore the lavender fields of France (and things to do when they're not in bloom)

Family of five walking a rope suspension bridge across a calm lagoon

Aug 5, 202212 min read

15 epic hikes in Australia and New Zealand among volcanoes, rainforests and more

Young woman cyclist riding bike on green meadow and view of Tyniec monastery on sunny spring day, Cracow city, Poland

Aug 5, 20225 min read

The 7 best parks and green spaces in Kraków: from riverside meadows to stunning nature reserves

TTNK3J Smiling hiker standing on mountain at Crater Lake National Park during sunset

Aug 1, 20225 min read

Southwest Oregon is a top road trip for outdoor adventurers: here's the best route to follow

West Sands Beach in St. Andrews, Scotland.

Jul 27, 20227 min read

Scotland’s best beaches offer wildlife watching, water sports and windswept walks

Palm trees and turquoise water at Vai beach.

Jul 26, 20225 min read

In between beach days, explore Crete’s beautiful national parks

Eastham, Massachusetts, USA -September 26, 2019- A middle aged couple armed with cameras, tripods, binoculars and water bottles set out on a hike through the low lying salt marshes of the Fort Hill area of the Cape Cod National Seashore on a bright autumn morning.

Jul 25, 20226 min read

8 of the best hikes in Cape Cod, and top tips to make the most of your time on the trails

Lonely Planet senior news editor Melissa Yeager at the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela after finishing the Portuguese Way of the pilgrimage.

Jul 25, 202215 min read

Camino de Santiago: Here's my itinerary from two weeks walking the Portuguese Way

Visitors swimming in a protected rock pool on the north coast of Aruba.

Jul 24, 20224 min read

The ultimate guide to Aruba’s Arikok National Park: top things to see and do

Gopro First Person View Mountain Biking On Wooden Suspension Bridge Above Soca River, Slovenia. - stock photo
Photo taken in Kobarid, Slovenia

Jul 22, 20227 min read

How Slovenia is taking the lead as a top cycling destination in Europe

A man in a bright red jacket holds up a pair of binoculars

Jul 21, 20226 min read

From the city to the jungle: The 7 best hikes in Panama

Woman hiker watching beautiful costal scenery. - Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Western coast view, mountain Anaga and Atlantic ocean

Jul 21, 202210 min read

8 of the best hikes in Tenerife, from volcano climbs to coastal cliff-hangers

Taiwan

Jul 20, 20226 min read

The top 7 national parks and scenic areas in Taiwan

Tassili National Park

Jul 19, 202213 min read

In Algeria’s Tassili N’Ajjer National Park, a land of rock forests and stone giants

High mountains trekking two people Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain.

Jul 17, 20226 min read

8 incredible national parks in Spain

"A group of older walkers on the Cotswold Way near Broadway, UK."

Jul 14, 20226 min read

The 5 best hikes in the Cotswolds

Female tourists hiking in Larch Valley near Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park, Alberta province of Canada.

Jul 14, 20224 min read

When is the best time to visit US and Canada's national parks?

Trans Bhutan Trail

Jul 13, 20228 min read

Slow travel and long distance hikes: how to embrace the new outdoor travel trends

Skoki Lodge.jpg

Jul 13, 20226 min read

The best of Banff and Jasper’s backcountry lodges

Playa Paraiso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Jul 13, 202211 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Tenerife: from cliff-hugging villages to culture-loaded cities

Going To The Sun Road at Glacier National Park, Montana - stock photo
Glacier National Park, Montana, USA - August 5, 2016: Visitors to Glacier National Park touring the park along the breathtaking "Going To The Sun Road" in their cars. The scenic road wind through the national park along steep mountain cliffs and valleys.

Jul 12, 20228 min read

Two incredible itineraries to explore Montana’s Glacier National Park

Man at viewpoint on the Grossglockner Road, looking towards the Hohe Tauern mountain range

Jul 10, 202211 min read

8 top day trips from Salzburg to palaces, peaks and the world’s biggest ice caves

Asian woman surrounded by golden gingko trees and enjoying the spectacular scenics and atmosphere in South Korea

Jul 6, 20225 min read

Best 6 national parks in South Korea

Two friends, one chinese young woman and one muslim mid adult woman, having a selfie at the market together

Jul 1, 20225 min read

Non-awkward ways to meet people on the road

Summer view of local lake Cave Run with beautiful forest on lake hillside shore and dramatic cloudscape sky in Kentucky, USA

Jun 30, 20223 min read

The best lakes in the US you've probably never heard of and how to visit in 2022

A woman crossing a stile on the Pennine Way, English Countryside walk.UK; Shutterstock ID 275558420; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best hikes in the UK

Jun 30, 20229 min read

From rugged coasts to ancient hills, these are the best hikes in the UK

Boat on the Yonne river with reflections at sunset near Joigny in Burgundy, France.

Jun 29, 20224 min read

Bonding over Burgundy: Nourishing outdoor adventures

Landscape photo of two women climbing down a hill to a big, beautiful, nearly deserted beach with turquoise waters. Shot in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Portugal.

Jun 28, 20226 min read

5 of the best nature reserves in the Algarve: beaches, wetlands and wonderful wildlife

Qatar desert

Jun 27, 20225 min read

Unexpected experiences in the Qatari desert

Woman admires dangling tree roots in the Andromeda Botanical Garden, Barbados

Jun 24, 20226 min read

The best parks and gardens in Barbados for soaking up the tropical air

There's no minimum age for enjoying the thrills of Arches National Park

Jun 23, 20225 min read

Hiking, swimming, skiing and more of the best things to do with kids in Utah

Tourist girl with hijab visiting Petra in Jordan; Shutterstock ID 619203992; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Getting the most out of the Jordan Pass

Jun 23, 20226 min read

How to get the most out of the Jordan Pass

Part of Tongass National Forest, Mendenhall Glacier and Lake are approximately 12 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska.

Jun 23, 20229 min read

What should be America's next national park?

Melissa Yeager starting the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago.

Jun 21, 20229 min read

I walked the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago. Here's what it was like

GARDINER, MT - JUNE 18: In this handout photo provided by the National Park Service, the North Entrance Road is washed after flooding in Yellowstone National Park on June 18, 2022 in Gardiner, Montana. (Photo by Jacob W. Frank/National Park Service via Getty Images)

Jun 20, 20223 min read

Yellowstone reveals new visitor access plan as parts of national park remain closed

Unexpected Texas: Conroe

Jun 16, 20224 min read

For the best outdoor adventures in Texas, Conroe is a natural fit

Unexpected Texas: Alpine hero

Jun 16, 20225 min read

Make Alpine your home base for the best of Texas’ Big Bend region

Sunrise at Town Beach, Madeline Island. Spring 2016 Series, Madeline Island, Wisconsin (May 2016); Shutterstock ID 446953222; Your name (First / Last): Meghan O'Dea; GL account no.: 56530; Netsuite department name: Digital Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: Aus DMO Northern Territory

Jun 14, 20229 min read

6 parks and trails to see the best Wisconsin nature, from glacial rock formations to gleaming lakes

A Dine boy rides his horse in the Navajo Nation in the southwestern United States

Jun 14, 20228 min read

Finding Indigenous America in US national parks this summer 2022

Mendocino Grove camping.

Jun 13, 20225 min read

Glamp of approval: 8 luxury spots to camp in California

Sunrise on Mount Kenya from Shipton Camp.

Jun 10, 20228 min read

Glorious solitude on Mt Kenya, Africa's other summit

A beautiful camping spot at Timber Creek campground in Rocky Mountain national park in Colorado. A perfect blue sky, beetle kill all over the mountain sides, and a feeling of peace and quiet you can only achieve camping.

Jun 10, 20224 min read

5 of the best places to camp near major US cities

Aerial view of a young man walking along the coast during winter season - stock photo
Aerial view of a young man walking along the west coast of Malta

Jun 10, 20226 min read

The top 9 hikes in Malta: history and spectacular scenery around ever corner

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA - July 5, 2021: Historic downtown Eureka Springs, AR, with boutique shops and famous buildings.; Shutterstock ID 2006587910; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Eureka Springs

Jun 8, 20225 min read

Quirky Arkansas – experiencing the unexpected in Eureka Springs

Mangroves in Qatar

Jun 8, 20224 min read

From sea to dune, adventure abounds in Qatar

A view at twilight of the Topatopa Mountains in Ojai as seen from Surfer’s Knoll Beach in Ventura, 23 miles away.

Jun 8, 20223 min read

A new hiking trail near Santa Barbara opens just in time for summer

A hiker stands on a large rock in front of a waterfall, which is framed by rocky cliffs

Jun 7, 20225 min read

The 8 best hikes in and around Charlotte

Lucy Westlake at the summit after her successful Everest climb

Jun 7, 20225 min read

Lines, exhaustion and a dream come true: America's youngest woman to summit Everest shares her experience

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