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These New Google Maps Features Will Help You Navigate National Parks
These updates will make park navigation SO much easier.
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The Best Places to See the Northern Lights for the Experience of a Lifetime
From Alaska and the Arctic to the Lower 48 and European escapes, here's where to see the northern lights this...
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New Report: This Is the Top-Rated Tourist Attraction in the U.S.—and It’s Completely Free!
From an urban oasis to slices of history, these are the top U.S. attractions as rated by American travelers—and most...
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These National Parks Will Require Reservations This Summer—Here’s What You Need to Know
Before you head out to your favorite national park, make sure you know whether you need a reservation first.
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13 Best Spring Break Experiences for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Vacation
From touring an ice cave in Iceland to a desert camel ride in Morocco, these spring break experiences are anything...
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This Is the Most Visited—and Least!— National Park of 2022
Can you guess the most and least visited parks?
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A New Universal Theme Park Is Coming to Texas—Here’s What We Know
Get ready for "a one-of-a-kind theme park" coming to this Northern Texas city.
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The Grand Canyon’s Indian Garden Is Getting an Important Name Change
A rededication ceremony is in the works for early 2023!
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There’s a Massive Tunnel Underneath Niagara Falls That’s Now Open to Tourists
Thanks to the reveal of the Niagara Falls tunnel, there's a new way to soak in views of the beloved...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Get ready to rock around this year's enormous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
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13 Spooktacular Things to Do in Salem, Massachusetts, for Halloween
The magic of the season is on full display in Salem, MA, on Halloween. Here's what to do in the...
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Disney Opened a New Star Wars Hotel—Here Are All the Details Fans Should Know
You might want to buckle up, because Disney World's brand-new Star Wars hotel is truly a wild ride!
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21 Beaches with the Warmest Water in the World
On a beach getaway, ice-cold waves are the last thing you want to worry about. Thankfully, you can expect bathtub-warm...
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30 Must-See Places in the U.S. to Take Your Kids and Teens
Kids grow up in a blink, so there's no time like the present to visit these bucket list destinations around...
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The 12 Best Wineries in Napa Valley to Visit Now
Sip, sip, hurray! Raise a (tasting) glass and say cheers to these stunning vineyards in California's Sonoma and Napa Valley.
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I’ve Been to Every Disney Park in the World—and These Are My Favorites
Get the insider scoop on Disney parks around the globe from an expert who's visited them all.
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The Best Pumpkin Patch in Every State
At the best pumpkin patches around the country, you can expect great photo ops, hot cider, and hay bales. And...
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50 Things You Never Knew About Disney World’s Cinderella Castle
It's iconic and one of the most magical photographic backdrops in America but do you really know everything about the...
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9 Things You May Not See in Theme Parks Anymore
Theme parks are open again, but you'll definitely notice some differences if you visit one right now.
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The 25 Best Wineries in the United States
Looking for the perfect weekend escape? You can’t go wrong with a trip to one of the best wineries in...
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20 Best Beach Boardwalks in America
These fun-filled boardwalks offer gorgeous water views and an incredible array of activities and attractions right next to some of...
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15 Best Beaches in Florida Locals Want to Keep Secret
For the best beaches in Florida, follow the locals to these hidden gems just a little off the beaten...
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10 Things to Know About a National Park Pass
America the beautiful can also be America the affordable with a National Park Pass—the secret to scenic savings.
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Can You Guess the Country from Its Famous Landmark?
Test your smarts with this landmarks quiz.
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The Oldest Cemeteries in Every State
Have you visited the oldest cemetery in your home state?
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Here’s Why There Isn’t a Single Stop Sign in Paris
It has to do with Paris's traffic laws... and a possible stop sign heist.
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8 Famous Monuments That Are Hiding Little-Known Secrets
Wait, there's a WHAT behind Mount Rushmore?!
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The 12 Most Overlooked Landmarks in America
You've probably never heard of these before, but they're worth a visit.
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A New Harry Potter Theme Park Is Here—and It’s 300,000 Square Feet of Pure Wizarding Fun
Muggles heading to Tokyo can now experience J.K. Rowling's wizarding world first-hand—original movie sets and magical tricks included
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25 Small Towns That Are About to Become More Popular
Be inspired to travel or make the move to one of these charming small towns around the country. Each offers...
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The World’s Most Colorful Mountains
From lush green coverings to multi-hued exteriors, these landforms draw in visitors with their vivid topography.