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Make February Wilder with These Offbeat Travel Ideas

It’s the Year of the Tiger, after all.

free national park days 2022

Friday

Everyone Can Visit National Parks for Free This Weekend

National parks across the US will waive entrance fees on January 17.

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Thursday

California’s Most Beautiful Parks Are Also the State’s Least Visited

Volcano skiing, hot springs, and island diving where you wouldn't think to look.

a bird's eye view of a historic island

Thursday

These National Monuments Provide Places for Reflection, Solace, and Hope

From colonial horrors to Civil Rights landmarks.

dixie national forest

Jan 10

The Best Weekend Getaways from Las Vegas Right Now

Pack your bags and check your tires. Time for a road trip.

Jan 6

National Parks Like Yosemite & Arches Will Limit Visitors Soon, so Start Planning Your Trip

The recent COVID-19 surge has led officials to limit the number of guests in certain parks.

hikers descending a snowy mountain

Jan 4

These National Parks Are Actually at Their Best in the Winter

All the wonder, none of the crowds.

a train running through the mountains

Dec 9, 2021

Catch the Northern Lights on This Gorgeous Alaskan Train Journey

Seeing the northern lights is one thing. Seeing them aboard this train is a quite another.

Panoramic view of famous Mesa Arch, iconic symbol of the American West, illuminated golden in beautiful morning light on a sunny day with blue sky and clouds, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA

Dec 6, 2021

Canyonlands National Park Is a Winter Wonderland in the High Desert

Utah's most underrated national park deserves some time in the spotlight.

Dec 2, 2021

Send Off 2021—Forever—with These Holiday Festivities and Travel Ideas

End the year on at least one high note.

a town sign in the desert reading Truth or Consequences

Nov 22, 2021

Yes, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Is a Real Place

The weirdest town name in the Southwest.

Nov 22, 2021

Give Back and Get Outside as a Trail Volunteer

Spend a day volunteering with the Pacific Crest Trail Association.