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Rocking chairs invite relaxation with a view of the Smoky Mountains.

May 3, 20226 min read

Trek to these 9 hike-in lodges in the US for a stunning nature respite

Two women overlook the Marangu Route on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Apr 29, 202210 min read

The best hikes in Tanzania, from Kilimanjaro to Ol Doinyo Lengai

car driving on beautiful road, travel background, aerial scenic landscape from Iceland

Apr 29, 20225 min read

Iceland’s Westfjords are an outdoor paradise in any season

A woman enjoying the cherry blossom in a Toronto park in spring

Apr 29, 20229 min read

12 top parks in Toronto (for when you need a moment of calm)

Backpacking along a beach - a couple watching the sunset while backpacking along the coast in the Olympic National Park.

Apr 28, 202211 min read

10 best US island camping destinations for 2022

Costa Rica, Puntarenas, afternoon beach hiking in Manuel Antonio National Park.

Apr 27, 202211 min read

The top national parks in Costa Rica for hiking, volcanoes, wildlife and more

A hiker cools off beneath Hemmed-in-Hollow waterfall in the Bufffalo National River Canyon in the Ozark Mountains of northwestern Arkansas.

Apr 26, 20226 min read

5 of the top hikes in amazing Arkansas

Woman with curly hair sitting on bridge stretches out leg towards water in green forest in Bocas del Toro Islands, Panama.

Apr 26, 20229 min read

Panama's 5 best national parks are home to rainforest beasts and tropical reefs

Hiker with panorama view of Lake Atitlan and volcano San Pedro and Toliman early in the morning from peak of volcano Atitlan, Guatemala. Hiking and climbing on Vulcano Atitlan.

Apr 24, 202210 min read

The 8 best hikes in Guatemala, from volcano trails to jungle jaunts

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Downtown Madison Wisconsin USA

Apr 21, 20225 min read

The 7 best places to visit in Wisconsin

Two women practising a yoga pose (warrior 2) outdoors on a sunny afternoon.
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Apr 21, 20227 min read

6 incredible yoga destinations around the world

Volcano crater eruption with flowing lava and smoke. The Masaya Volcano near Managua, Nicaragua main crater after sunset.; Shutterstock ID 1071081989; your: -; gl: -; netsuite: -; full: -

Apr 20, 20226 min read

The 10 best national parks in Central America offer sea turtles, Mayan pyramids and volcanoes

April 13, 2017: Aerial of Cherry Blossom (Sakura flower) Festival during Spring at Yeouido park.

Apr 18, 20226 min read

The best parks in Seoul for families, athletes, lovers and everyone else

A woman stops to enjoy the views on the Gaviota Peak hike.

Apr 14, 20226 min read

5 great hikes near Santa Barbara: from easy routes to challenging canyon clambers

Lower Falls is by far the most popular waterfall in Yellowstone National Park

Apr 13, 20228 min read

10 of the most spectacular waterfalls at Yellowstone National Park and how to see them

Two young adults sitting on a fence in the Northumberland, UK countryside, eating lunch.

Apr 12, 20228 min read

Explore the best bits of England's 10 national parks: hikes, stargazing, and wildlife

The Kylesku Bridge spanning Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin in the Scottish Highlands, which is a landmark on the North Coast 500 tourist driving route.

Apr 8, 20225 min read

How I traveled around Scotland on an extremely tight budget

Two trekkers standing on the edge of a cliff on the El Choro trek.

Apr 6, 20226 min read

Bolivia’s 7 best hikes across the Andes and beyond

Interior of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins house on Lord of the Rings film set.

Apr 6, 20226 min read

On location in Middle-earth: the best sites for touring the Lord of the Rings

Hueco Tanks State Historic Site, El Paso, Texas, USA

Apr 5, 20225 min read

The best parks in El Paso offer plenty of adventure

A hike through Yellowstone

Apr 4, 20225 min read

I'm a Yellowstone guide — here's what you need to know if you plan on visiting in 2022

The Three Lakes of Kelimutu with beautiful sunrise.

Apr 3, 20228 min read

Top 13 must-see natural wonders in Indonesia

Woman watching the sun rise from the top of Mt Batur.

Apr 2, 20227 min read

Indonesia's 8 most amazing hikes: waterfalls, volcanoes, and jungles

A back view of a lone man on a kayak heading out to fish in the waters of the Everglades at sunrise. Kayak fishing is a popular sport in the Everglades, Florida USA.

Apr 1, 20225 min read

A surprise around every waterway: Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands

Looking at the view of Sierra Gorda of Queretaro from inside of a Camping Tent. Mexico

Mar 28, 20225 min read

A beginner's guide to backcountry camping: don't start your journey until you read this

A hiker pauses at a lookout point over a tree-covered valley on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.

Mar 24, 202211 min read

10 beautiful Georgia hikes to keep you busy in every season

river scene, man kayaking, sand beach, curve, trees, peaceful, recreation, sport, Blackwater River State Park, Holt, FL, Florida; horizontal, MR, Caption: Despite its name Blackwater, or the original Oka-lusa (water black) in the Muscogee language, the Blackwater River is normally a transparent golden-brown when seen against the white sandbars. Most of the stream flows through undeveloped lands of the Blackwater State Forest and Blackwater River State Park, core areas of the largest contiguous longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem left in the world, one described as being rarer than a tropical rainforest. Water seeping from this forest is as pure as it comes, merely tinted with tannins from leaves and roots of shoreline vegetation. Canoeing, kayaking, camping and picnicking are popular activities in the park along with strolling along forested nature trails.

Mar 22, 20225 min read

The 8 best campgrounds in Florida

Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii

Mar 18, 20226 min read

The perfect 2, 4 or 8 days in Kaua‘i

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Mar 17, 20226 min read

Ghana’s best national parks for wildlife viewing, canopy walks and more

Mar 16, 20225 min read

Go remote in Nevada’s Basin and Range National Monument

A woman perched on a rocky outcrop looks out over the New River Gorge Bridge in Wild West Virginia. A moody sky and foggy river below add drama.

Mar 15, 202210 min read

Where to find the USA's 12 newest national parks

Features - Mother with son and daughter, hiking the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in the Wasatch Foothills above Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Mar 14, 20226 min read

8 US cities where you'll find culture and outdoor adventures

Tanalian Falls, Lake Clark at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Mar 14, 20227 min read

10 least-visited US national parks: the best to avoid crowds in 2022

Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

Mar 10, 20228 min read

11 of the most stunning waterfalls to see at Yosemite National Park and how to see them

Budapest

Mar 7, 20226 min read

Make Budapest your home base for the best experiences in Hungary

Female tourist looking at Laguna Colorada in Bolivia

Mar 7, 20226 min read

The 7 best national parks in Bolivia, from salt flats to steamy jungles

Wadi Shab, Oman, Asia

Mar 6, 20228 min read

Introducing Oman's national parks

Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park

Mar 4, 20223 min read

How the first of its kind Autism Nature Trail aims to make the outdoors more accessible

Colorful sunset in Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Mar 2, 20225 min read

Introducing Utah's national parks

Traveler with map planning Iceland trip from the car

Mar 2, 20225 min read

Best day trips from Reykjavik: whales, fjords and waterfalls

A snorkeler explores the scenic rock formations of the islands of Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa.; Shutterstock ID 151133624; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Malawi national parks

Mar 2, 20228 min read

Malawi's 10 incredible national parks and reserves: wildlife, wilderness and water sports

Airboat

Mar 1, 20227 min read

Build the perfect Everglades adventure

Fly Fisherman getting his gear ready on the dock at Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park, Maine

Mar 1, 20227 min read

The 10 best parks in Maine to hike, snowshoe or swim

September 25, 2010: four hikers cross a wooden footbridge over the head of Sandy River in Mt. Hood National Forest.

Mar 1, 20229 min read

How to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022: a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know

Woman Sitting in front of the Lower Calf Creek Falls, Calf Creek, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, south Utah, USA; Shutterstock ID 335456882; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Best beaches in Utah

Feb 24, 20225 min read

Take a dip in the high desert at Utah’s best swimming holes

Senior man hiking by the Soca River, Triglav National Park

Feb 24, 20224 min read

Discover the mythical heart of Slovenia in its best – and only – national park

Hull of the shipwreck of the Peter Iredale on the Oregon coast.

Feb 23, 20227 min read

Oregon’s 7 best state parks for fishing, rock climbing and sand boarding

Senior man hiking by the Soca River, Triglav National Park

Feb 20, 20226 min read

Slovenia's best hikes boast incredible Alpine vistas without the crowds

Overview of a lush green valley.
Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, Issue 10, Romania, Past Perfect

Feb 19, 20224 min read

7 unmissable things to do in Romania

Tourist hiking through laurisilva forest on El Hierro, Canary Islands

Feb 18, 20226 min read

El Hierro, the little-explored Canary Island that breaks all the stereotypes

The mile-one sign on the Kalalau trail in Kauai, Hawaii, with a person hiking in the background

Feb 15, 202210 min read

10 essential hiking trails on Kauaʻi for exploring the Garden Island

Side view of a Female hiker walking down on a mountain ridge with a day pack and the Chisepo Hut in the background below Mount Mulanje Mountain Range Mulanje Zoma Plateau Malawi Africa

Feb 15, 20226 min read

On Malawi's top hikes, discover roaring waterfalls and bathing elephants

Mae Sai fields, Chiang Rai , Thailand

Feb 14, 20225 min read

A first-timer's guide to Chiang Rai

Silver leaf monkey in the jungle of Bako National Park.

Feb 13, 20224 min read

Malaysia’s best national parks: A mesmerising menagerie of mountains, rainforest, and millennia-old caves

A woman walks down a path in the El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico.

Feb 11, 20226 min read

An outdoor enthusiast’s guide to San Juan

Young woman meditating on a mountain top in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 11, 20225 min read

Health and wellness travel trends for 2022: gut retreats, sleep therapy and menopause mini-breaks

Hot Air Balloon Over The Middle Falls At Letchworth State Park In New York

Feb 8, 20224 min read

5 stunning state parks that rival national parks

Yosemite falls at the Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Feb 7, 20225 min read

Top 10 wonders to see in US National Parks in 2022

Two friends rowing in a boat - Scotland

Feb 6, 20225 min read

The 8 best day trips from Glasgow for lochs, islands, and highlands

Jebel Shams just after sunrise.

Feb 4, 20227 min read

Wadi and soul: the best hikes in Oman

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