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Great Egret (Ardea alba) posing on a stump in Lake Martin swamp, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana in the heart of Cajun Country.

Mar 11, 20215 min read

Top 10 city parks in New Orleans

Lake Powell

Mar 10, 20215 min read

The best US lakes for recreation

Glacier National Park

Mar 10, 20214 min read

10 of the most scenic drives in the USA

Mar 8, 20214 min read

Discover Edo Period Japan on the Nakasendo Trail

Waterfall at Hot Springs National Park.

Mar 3, 20213 min read

This US national park is full of hot springs - and it's turning 100 years old

Feb 5, 20213 min read

Shimmering Vegas installation celebrates the beauty of America's national parks

Gergeti, Georgia - July 20, 2015. One of the foremost Georgian landmarks - Tsminda Sameba church (english: Holy Trinity) near Gergeti town

Feb 5, 20212 min read

Georgia will accept international travelers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine

Stunning view of the Himalaya mountains (Cholatse and Taboche to the left), Ngozumpa glacier, and Gokyo lakes (the world's highest freshwater lakes, sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists), as seen on top of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m), near the village of Gokyo, in Sagarmatha National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Khumbu region, Solukhumbu district, eastern Nepal, Asia.

Jan 28, 20215 min read

How to plan your dream trip to the Himalaya

A hiker taking pictures near The Storr mountain peak on the Isle of Skye.

Jan 26, 202111 min read

7 expert tips for tackling your first multi-day hike

Rocky Mountain wildflowers in Colorado during sunset.

Jan 25, 20211 min read

Rocky Mountain National Park is lifting its reservation requirement

Tranquil image of sand dunes and beautiful blue sky, White Sands National Monument.
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Jan 22, 20216 min read

See the Southwest USA's most iconic landscapes on this epic road trip

Inside Mesa Arch at Sunrise

Jan 22, 20214 min read

The Southwest USA's 7 best hiking trails

A young male hiker taking in the Grand Canyon views while standing on the edge of a rocky outcrop.

Jan 21, 20211 min read

Access to 10,000 miles of US national park trails has been restored

A woman hiking in the mountains

Jan 19, 202110 min read

8 of the best mountains for first-time climbers

The NYC Skyline over Battery Park.

Jan 19, 20212 min read

Walk or cycle from NYC to Canada on the new Empire State Trail

Wolverine (Gulo Gulo) resting on a branch

Jan 19, 20212 min read

A wolverine has been caught on camera in Yellowstone for the first time

Boat at Ross Castle in Co. Kerry, Ireland.

Jan 18, 20211 min read

Glacier National Park has a stunning new "sister park" in Ireland

The New River Gorge Bridge, as seen from Fayette Station Road.

Jan 11, 20212 min read

The newest national park in the US is a hotspot for outdoor adventures

Bridge in Rainforest - Costa Rica - Monteverde

Jan 8, 20216 min read

Stroll through the treetops on the world's best forest canopy walkways

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Jan 4, 20212 min read

Gaze at stunning stars in Minnesota's first International Dark Sky Park

Visitors experience the new summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Dec 23, 20205 min read

How to view the Kilauea volcano eruption safely, according to the National Park Service

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Dec 18, 202011 min read

Lonely Planet writers look ahead to 2021 and the first trips they can take

A narrow laneway through the Trulli (limestone dwellings) of Alberobello.

Dec 14, 20202 min read

Explore the stunning villages and vistas of Southern Italy on this new hiking network

Group of 3 trekkers in Mount Everest National Park, Nepal

Dec 10, 20202 min read

Mount Everest's height has increased by almost a meter

Dec 10, 20206 min read

Dos and don'ts for your Everest Base Camp trek

Bourke, New South Wales, Australia

Dec 3, 20204 min read

A guide to camping and cooking outdoors in Australia

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Nov 30, 20202 min read

Rest your head in a cosy Norwegian forest treehouse overlooking a fjord

Nov 30, 20203 min read

"I’m always looking for a shower": what it's like to travel in an SUV for two years

Picture of the sun shinging through the trees in an Iowa Timber on the James Farm

Nov 27, 20202 min read

The Ioway Tribe is creating the largest tribal national park in the US

Horseshoe Bend during a vibrant sunset.

Nov 25, 20205 min read

The best of Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon

A pair of wolves, both howling with mouths open and snow falling around

Nov 23, 20206 min read

Why winter is the perfect time to spot Yellowstone’s wildlife

WAKD32 Empire Builder AMTRAK passenger train rolls into Whitefish, Montana, USA

Nov 23, 20204 min read

Why you should take the train to Glacier National Park

Sunst and Heather Roseberry Topping from Gribdale, North York Moors National Park

Nov 19, 20202 min read

England plans to create more national parks and areas of natural beauty

Young Common Chimpanzee sitting in the wild

Nov 18, 20202 min read

This Rwandan national park and biosphere reserve is opening to primate trekking

Historic pearling town of Cossack abandoned central Pilbara coast Western Australia Panoramic

Nov 18, 20201 min read

This ghost town in Western Australia could become an eco-tourism destination

A mural in the Roosevelt Arts District promoting Phoenix, Arizona

Nov 17, 202010 min read

The ultimate guide to a weekend in Phoenix, Arizona

Male photographer on laptop in tree hut.

Nov 17, 20204 min read

Long-term stays are trending. Here’s how KAYAK can help you make the most of one

Y Lliwedd Mountain, at sunrise, Snowdonia

Nov 13, 20205 min read

Best things to do in winter in Wales

Walker descending Maja e Rosit peak.

Nov 12, 202010 min read

Discover why the Accursed Mountains are Europe's most misunderstood region

Shirley Heights, Antigua view.

Nov 11, 20205 min read

Ecotourism hotspots in Antigua and Barbuda

Hispanic couple photographing mountains, Breckenridge, Colorado, United States,

Nov 11, 20202 min read

Can you help this US state choose its next state park?

Sunrise at St. Mary Lake from Wild goose island viewpoint, Glacier National Park, Montana

Nov 11, 20202 min read

US veterans and gold star families can now enjoy a lifetime of free national park access

Rainbow Row in Charleston in South Carolina

Nov 10, 20201 min read

These private tours dig deep into US history and nature

A meke is typically performed during celebrations and festivals.

Nov 6, 20205 min read

10 reasons Fiji is one of the world’s happiest countries

Group of 3 trekkers in Mount Everest National Park, Nepal

Nov 4, 20203 min read

Mount Everest is reopening to trekkers as Nepal resumes tourism

Nov 3, 20205 min read

A practical guide to trekking California's John Muir Trail

A snow-swept road is bathed in golden light as it appears to run straight into a mountain

Nov 2, 20205 min read

The 9 best winter experiences in Alberta

Coastal towns of Calabria, popular touristic destinations

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Explore this beautiful Italian region on a new coast-to-coast hiking trail

ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: A waterfall is seen in Kantju Gorge as it rains at Uluru on November 28, 2013 in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia. Uluru/ Ayers Rock is a large sandstone formation situated in central Australia approximately 335km from Alice Springs. The site and its surrounding area is scared to the Anangu people, the Indigenous people of this area and is visited by over 250,000 people each year. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Oct 28, 20202 min read

Visitors delight in spotting the rare phenomenon of Uluru Falls

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Oct 27, 20206 min read

The coziest UK camping and glamping sites to stay at this winter

Lake Enol, one of the Lakes of Covadonga as seen from La Picota in Picos De Europa.

Oct 26, 20205 min read

Spain's 10 natural wonders

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Woman standing beside the fallen Dyerville Giant at Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California, USA.

Oct 22, 20205 min read

Roaming among the redwoods in California’s Humboldt County

The Milky Way on a clear night with the Uganzaki Lighthouse in the foreground and a laser light shining up into the sky

Oct 21, 20205 min read

8 of the best stargazing spots in Asia

Meads Quarry Lake is backed by the cliffs that originally gave Knoxville its nickname, Marble City

Oct 19, 20204 min read

A long weekend exploring Knoxville’s stunning outdoor scene

The Gyeongbuk region of South Korea features spectacular scenery and countless ways to enjoy nature

Oct 19, 20207 min read

Exploring the natural treasures of South Korea’s Gyeongbuk region

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Oct 19, 20202 min read

This Lord of the Rings filming location has reopened to the public after 11 years

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Oct 12, 20202 min read

New online database tracks historic 'witch marks' carved into England's trees

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Oct 9, 20202 min read

This new eco-friendly spot gives New Yorkers front row seats to spectacular sunsets

Oct 8, 20206 min read

California’s top winter sports

Ceiling of Sistine Chapel, Vatican City

Oct 8, 20205 min read

The best virtual tours to explore the world from home

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