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It may now be a political tinderbox, but from the 1880s to the 1950s, King Coal reigned supreme.

Around The World, Coal Towns Are Becoming Ecotourism Destinations

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From road trips to local guides, here's everything you need to enjoy the great autumn outdoors and see the most beautiful fall foliage in your part of the country (plus the best times to see it).

Fall Foliage in the US: Autumnal Guide to the Outdoors

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After a summer of heat waves and hot spells, the return of Pumpkin Spice Lattes couldn’t come soon enough.

The Best Places to See Explosive Fall Foliage Outside of New England

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A nondescript manhole cover in the middle of a small Northern Idaho mountain town might not seem like a site of exceptional cosmic importance.

The Center of the Universe Is in Idaho—and It’s a Surprisingly Good Time

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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?).

Float Into Fall with These September Travel Ideas

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What's gnarlier than Hawaii's Banzai Pipeline or Mavericks in California?

Join the Women Surfing the Fiercest Rivers in the Canadian Rockies

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A low purr was barely perceptible on the grounds of the Millicent Rogers Museum, set on sprawling, shrubby land a few miles from downtown Taos, New Mexico.

Investigating the Mystery of the Taos Hum

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You can take the Hogwarts Express through Scotland, or the Orient Express from Paris to Istanbul, but only in the Rocky Mountains of Southwestern Colorado can you board a vintage train that’s been chugging its way through the San Juan National Forest—hauling both passengers and mine ore—since the 19th century.

This Rocky Mountain Railroad Will Transport You Back in Time to the Gold Rush

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Just as the great American road trip has made a comeback over the past few years (thanks, pandemic and #vanlife!), train journeys are finally getting the love and attention they deserve.

The Most Magnificent Train Rides in America

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Surf Sand Dunes and See Mummies on the Drive to Machu Picchu

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My parents were professional photographers, and not coincidentally, I grew up in the shadow of the most gorgeous mountains in the Northern Hemisphere: the Canadian Rockies.

Tour Glacial Lakes & Mountain Peaks on This Canadian Rockies Road Adventure

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If we said you could drive from green mountains to red deserts to blue oceans—as well as blue cities and ancient, maze-like villages—you might think we’re being overly ambitious for one vacation.

Drive Through the Deserts and Ancient Cities of Morocco

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Of the four main islands comprising Japan, Hokkaido holds the country’s most rugged terrain.

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Around The World, Coal Towns Are Becoming Ecotourism Destinations

Coal may no longer be king, but for these former mining communities, tourism is changing the tide.

The Best Places to See Explosive Fall Foliage Outside of New England

Because autumnal glory knows no borders.

The Center of the Universe Is in Idaho—and It’s a Surprisingly Good Time

Bordello museums, booze, and bike rides in Wallace, Idaho.

Float Into Fall with These September Travel Ideas

From hot air balloon season to wacky festivals, plus some opportunities to get away from it all.

Join the Women Surfing the Fiercest Rivers in the Canadian Rockies

No ocean around for 600 miles.

Investigating the Mystery of the Taos Hum

Is the universe is trying to tell us something or is the eerie noise all in our heads?

This Rocky Mountain Railroad Will Transport You Back in Time to the Gold Rush

Make old timey memories on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

The Most Magnificent Train Rides in America

These train journeys take you through some of the most stunning scenery in the States.

Surf Sand Dunes and See Mummies on the Drive to Machu Picchu

Plus pit stops in the ‘Hamptons’ and ‘Galapagos’ of Peru.

Tour Glacial Lakes & Mountain Peaks on This Canadian Rockies Road Adventure

Canada’s Wild West is equal parts natural splendor and oddball adventure.

Drive Through the Deserts and Ancient Cities of Morocco

Plus green mountains and ocean towns along the way.

Circle Hokkaido for the Ultimate Japan Road Trip

Mountains, volcanic lakes, and miso ramen take the spotlight on Japan’s most rugged island.