Wildlife and Nature

Jun 30, 2020 • 7 min read

As campsites start to reopen for the summer, travelers will see some big differences. Here's what you need to know about camping in Europe post-pandemic.

Jun 29, 2020 • 9 min read

From blushing bayous and windswept prairies to snow capped peaks and tunnels through the Continental Divide, these Amtrak routes are full of the best scenery…

Jun 28, 2020 • 6 min read

Forget the package-tour resorts, the real appeal of Portugal lies in its wild, thrillingly remote places. Here are a few off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Jun 27, 2020 • 10 min read

Although Italy's Dolomites offer plenty of opportunities for solitude, some of the best trail experiences come with a local guide.

Jun 26, 2020 • 3 min read

The digital age includes widespread use of wildlife web cams, in natural and captive spaces, to see animals from afar.

Jun 26, 2020 • 4 min read

Over 200,000 people entered the lottery to hike the Wave, but less than 3.7% were lucky enough to win. Here's how to increase your chances.

Jun 26, 2020 • 6 min read

When lockdown is over and people start to travel the UK again, consider visiting some of these destinations, which may not be quite as crowded.

Jun 25, 2020 • 5 min read

Hiking with children can bestow them with a love of the outdoors and a thirst for exploration that lasts a lifetime. Here are 10 tips for hiking with kids.

Jun 25, 2020 • 6 min read

A Lonely Planet guidebook writer explores close to home in British Colombia to see how things have changed during the pandemic.

Jun 25, 2020 • 6 min read

Lauren spent 3 months cycling from London to Istanbul. Here are the things she learned about Europe, and herself, on the way.

Jun 23, 2020 • 6 min read

As destinations around the world begin to re-open, glamping is more popular than ever for travelers who want a socially distanced change of scenery.

Jun 23, 2020 • 8 min read

Lava tubes are a moment frozen in time, and you can explore these enormous passageways left behind by rushing rivers of molten lava in caves around the world.

Jun 23, 2020 • 8 min read

Fresh off the back of researching their new guide to glamping, Comfortably Wild, Mike and Anne Howard have some things to say about the outdoorsy travel trend…

Jun 21, 2020 • 8 min read

These are some of the best hidden gems in San Francisco, from secret parks to scenic swings.

Jun 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Looking to avoid the crowds, people are taking up hiking and camping for the first time. Here are a few mistakes to avoid before hitting the trails.

Jun 20, 2020 • 5 min read

Tasmania has worked hard to preserve its unique ecosystem, making it the perfect destination for sustainable travelers.

Jun 19, 2020 • 4 min read

Natural beauty abounds in this small corner of Northwest Florida, and there’s plenty of ways to enjoy it all

Jun 18, 2020 • 7 min read

Cottonwood native Colleen Stinchcombe returns to her hometown after it received designation as an International Dark Sky Community.

Jun 16, 2020 • 7 min read

A look back at some of the friendships made during 12 years of Lonely Planet magazine.

Jun 12, 2020 • 14 min read

Travel writer Carson Vaughan takes a cruise up the Inside Passage on the Alaska Marine Highway System.

Jun 12, 2020 • 6 min read

The Catskills are prime leaf-peeping territory during the fall, a hiker’s paradise in the spring and summer and an ample playground for winter sports.

Jun 11, 2020 • 5 min read

The lakes and ponds of Yellowstone National Park are paradise for paddlers. Here's where to kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board in Yellowstone.