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You’re on a trip to the typically sedate Virginia City, a gold rush town which sprung up in Western Nevada thanks to a gigantic discovery of silver–AKA the Comstock Lode.

Wipe Your Calendar for the Virginia City Outhouse Races

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When West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge was completed in 1977, it was a remarkable feat: a 22,000 ton stretch of steel spanning the gaping 3030 foot wide gorge, 876 feet above the churning, ice cold New River.

This Is the One Day You Can (Legally) BASE Jump in a National Park

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We’ve waited all year and it’s finally here: the sensory explosion of October.

Drape Yourself in Spooky Comfort at These October Events

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There’s a scene near the beginning of the 2017 film The Florida Project where the three young protagonists tool around Kissimmee’s Route 192 tourist strip on a mission to score free ice cream.

How to Fight a Shark, and Other Advice When Visiting Florida 

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When they were first constructed in 1931, the elongated tracks of the Nevada Southern Railway were purely utilitarian.

Hop On, We're Going Rail Biking

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It was raining that day in 2019, pouring even—common for Ireland in June.

The Irish Castle Saved by Rock ‘n' Roll

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Traversing the skies in a hot air balloon is enjoyable pretty much any time of year, but enthusiasts know that September is the real sweet spot.

America's Skies Will Be Filled with Hot Air Balloons This Month

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You’re gonna want Kevin Li at your party.

Step Behind the Curtain of LA's Famed Magic Castle

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According to Matt Berna of Intrepid Travel, the most popular trip for international travelers coming to the US is a multi-day exploration of the Southwest.

For Your Next Tour, Look No Further Than Your Own Backyard 

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Apparently, if you make a sand sculpture on the Atlantic City shore today, you’re breaking the law.

What It’s Like to Be a Professional Sand Sculptor

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During daylight hours, the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin looks ordinary enough.

August in Austin? Time to Get Batty

Next Flight Out

Next Flight Out: Cheap Flights and Travel Tips

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It seems that summer is already coming to a close (really, where does the time go?).

Vanita Salisbury’s Recent Articles

Wipe Your Calendar for the Virginia City Outhouse Races

Go ahead. Take a bathroom break.

This Is the One Day You Can (Legally) BASE Jump in a National Park

New River Gorge’s Bridge Day is back, now with a shiny new NPS status.

Drape Yourself in Spooky Comfort at These October Events

This month is a vibe. Get into it.

How to Fight a Shark, and Other Advice When Visiting Florida

A new travel guide by cult darlings A24 delves deep into the weird and wonderful state.

Hop On, We're Going Rail Biking

Companies like Rail Explorers give whole new meaning to riding the rails.

The Irish Castle Saved by Rock ‘n' Roll

Slane Castle throws some of the best concerts in Europe. Plan now for June 2023—tickets are going fast.

America's Skies Will Be Filled with Hot Air Balloons This Month

September is prime time for hot air balloon festivals all across the country.

Step Behind the Curtain of LA's Famed Magic Castle

The Gothic wonderland may itself never change, but its members will.

For Your Next Tour, Look No Further Than Your Own Backyard

From Yosemite’s backcountry to the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor, Intrepid travel wants to show you an America less traveled.

What It’s Like to Be a Professional Sand Sculptor

Travel the world from the comfort of your sandbox.

August in Austin? Time to Get Batty

This is the best month to hang with the city’s famous nocturnal citizens. They even have their own music festival.

Float Into Fall with These September Travel Ideas

From hot air balloon rides to uncrowded beaches.