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Imagine you’ve just finished a hike in the wilds of Alaska.

Hurricane Turn, the Alaska Railroad Train You Can Flag Down Like a Taxi

Nashville

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When it's summer and it gets unbearably hot in the city, there's nothing better than a nice hike in the forest's shade.

You Can See 17 Stunning Waterfalls Along This New Kentucky Trail

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Lifestyle

Middle Tennessee offers a treasure trove of camping opportunities for just about every style of outdoor enthusiast.

Caves, Waterfalls, and More Interesting Spots to Camp Near Nashville

San Francisco

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Los Angeles

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A lot of not-so-great stuff happens when California suffers a drought, followed by a winter full of pounding storms, including deadly flooding, mudslides, and evacuations.

Plant Your Own Sustainable Superbloom with a Parmesan Cheese Shaker

Houston

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While Houston doesn’t exactly have a reputation as the nation’s most beautiful city, it is plenty pretty.

The Most Beautiful Running Paths in Houston

New York

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Phase one of Gotham Park debuts this week with the opening of The Arches—a park under the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge—as well as a section of the Brooklyn Banks skateboarding spot.

Manhattan’s Newest Public Park Offers Pickleball, Shuffleboard, and an Iconic Skate Spot

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Dr. Beach is a real person and as the name might suggest, he is an expert when it comes to, well, beaches.

These Are the Nation's Best Beaches, According to Dr. Beach Himself

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Traveling to Europe is expensive, no matter which way you slice it.

The Key to an Affordable European Vacation? Glamping

Washington DC

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Chances are, if you’ve been living in DC for more than a hot minute, you’re intimately acquainted with some of our best-known parks like Rock Creek Park; DC’s central, and much wooded tract of land, Meridian Hill Park, where a weekend picnic is practically a rite of passage for living here; and Lincoln Park, where groups of friends, babies, and dogs gather in equal measure.

Your Next DC Picnic Should Be at One of These Hidden Outdoor Spaces

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Whether “going to the beach” means catching the perfect wave, picnicking near an oceanfront cliff, partying with friends, or sharing a spectacular sunset with your crush, San Diego’s 70 miles of coastline has the perfect place for your sunny day adventures.

The Best Beaches in San Diego for Catching Waves or Some Zs

The [Scenic] Route

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It’s about to get real, real hot in Houston, but that hasn’t stopped locals from having a damn good time before—it’s sure as hell not about to now.

Outdoors

Hurricane Turn, the Alaska Railroad Train You Can Flag Down Like a Taxi

What America’s last flagstop train lacks in amenities, it makes up for in off-the-grid adventure.

You Can See 17 Stunning Waterfalls Along This New Kentucky Trail

The just-launched trail will take you to some of the Bluegrass State's most Insta-ready spots.

Caves, Waterfalls, and More Interesting Spots to Camp Near Nashville

Nature calls.

Plant Your Own Sustainable Superbloom with a Parmesan Cheese Shaker

Get in on the guerilla gardening movement.

The Most Beautiful Running Paths in Houston

Don’t get too distracted on these runs with a view.

Manhattan’s Newest Public Park Offers Pickleball, Shuffleboard, and an Iconic Skate Spot

And this is just Phase 1 of the Gotham Park revamp.

These Are the Nation's Best Beaches, According to Dr. Beach Himself

The beach expert just released his highly-anticipated, highly-scientific 33rd annual ranking.

The Key to an Affordable European Vacation? Glamping

For trips on a budget, you can still experience a full dose of adventure.

Your Next DC Picnic Should Be at One of These Hidden Outdoor Spaces

Text the group chat! These gorgeous DC parks are perfect for your next warm-weather outing.

The Best Beaches in San Diego for Catching Waves or Some Zs

From surf spots in La Jolla to hippie havens in Encinitas, to San Diego’s only nude beach, and more.

The [Scenic] Route

Nothing compares to the open road, where the journey becomes as important as the destination.

Cool Things to Do in Houston to Kick Off the Best Summer

Beer and wine fests, Pride parades, crawfish feasts, and much more Houston happenings this season.