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  • Snowy mountain ride and evergreen trees and their reflection in a lake

    Goodbye Lake Tahoe, So Long Big Bear: This Sierra Nevada Lake Is An Outdoor Recreation Gem

    By Priscilla Blossom 27 min ago

    From kayak rentals and trout fishing to lakeside campsites and mountain hikes, this California getaway has plenty to offer outdoor-loving travelers.

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  • Aerial View of green, grassy Fort Adams, surrounded by blue water

    Rhode Island's Former Military Fort Is A Coastal State Park With Underground Tunnels & Pier Fishing

    By Sonja Anderson 7 hours ago

    This massive coastal fortress is now one of Rhode Island’s most underrated and rewarding state parks, with history tours and outdoor adventure.

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  • Yellow flowers frame the dramatic peaks of Channel Islands National Park, high above the deep blue Pacific Ocean off the coast of California

    5 Of North America's Least Visited National Parks For A Remote Outdoor Getaway

    By Amy McMahon 9 hours ago

    Some of North America's most rewarding outdoor escapes are in overlooked national parks, with remote landscapes, wildlife encounters, and fewer tourists.

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  • aerial view of Flint, Michigan with buildings, river, and bridges

    Michigan's New 230-Acre State Park Will Have A Riverside Amphitheater, Boat Launch, & Fishing

    By Jen Ottolino 12 hours ago

    Michigan just opened its 104th state park right in the heart of a city, connecting five existing parks along a river for ample outdoor recreation.

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  • Aerial view of train tracks, buildings, and trees in front of mountains in San Bernardino, California

    Goodbye Big Bear, So Long Arrowhead: This City Is A Growing Hotspot For Mountain Getaways

    By Grae Gleason 22 hours ago

    This California gem is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors, but has real outdoor adventure appeal and cozy charm for a mountain escape.

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  • View of baltimore harbor from Fort Armistead

    Maryland's Abandoned Military Fort Is Now An Urban Park With Fishing, Graffiti, & Eerie Tunnels

    By Amanda Chatel 1 day ago

    Renewed urban spaces can be some of the best and most interesting destinations a city can have. This rough-around-the-edges former fort is one example.

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  • Three kayakers paddle along a small lake in Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Illinois on a sunny summer day

    Illinois' Former Surface Mine Is Now A Park With 22 Crystal-Clear Ponds And Scuba Diving

    By Amy McMahon 1 day ago

    This stunning State Recreation Area has 22 clear ponds, miles of trails, and activities for outdoor lovers, including scuba diving with great visibility.

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  • bike resting on stand on gravel Katy Trail in lush forest in Missouri

    The Longest Rail-Trail In America Is A 239-Mile Biking Journey With Beautiful Fall Foliage

    By Jen Ottolino 1 day ago

    The state of American rail travel isn't what it once was. But thankfully, you can take advantage of the the longest rail trail in the country.

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  • An aerial view of a cliff plunging into the sea at sunset in Exmoor National Park, in an area known as Valley of Rocks

    One Of The UK's Least-Visited National Parks Is A Remote Outdoor Haven For Coastal Hiking

    By Amanda Morgan 2 days ago

    Wild ponies, wildflower trails, and Mesolithic archeological sites: What's not to love about this unsung, isolated national park in the southwest of England?

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  • A lush view of the lake at Fort McClellan surrounded by forests

    Alabama's Former Army Base Is Now A Thriving Community With Horse Trails, Camping, And A Lake Park

    By Amanda Morgan 2 days ago

    This former army base with over 100 years of U.S. military history is now a camping spot with horseback riding trails, a lake, and a thriving community.

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  • Lookout Mountain view Tennessee River Chattanooga

    America's First National Park City Is A Scenic Outdoor Recreation Destination In Tennessee

    By Joshua Meyer 2 days ago

    Everyone wants to visit the national parks, but what about the nearby cities that add to the experience? The country's first national park city is worth a look.

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  • Disney World water park pool leaves

    Disney's Abandoned Lakeside Water Park Will Thrive Again As A Waterfront Resort Opening In 2027

    By Joshua Meyer 2 days ago

    Disney is building a new resort on the site of one of its original water parks, an abandoned property with a dark but fascinating history. Here's what to know.

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  • Giant sequoia trees within California's Sequoia National Park

    North America's Largest Tree Is A Magnificent Gem In California's Sequoia National Park

    By Grae Gleason 3 days ago

    The North American continent has some awe-inspiring trees, so to take the title of "largest" is no small feat. If you're on the West Coast, don't miss this one.

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  • Liberty Station in San Diego, a former naval training center

    California's Former Naval Training Center Is Now A Huge Waterfront Park Full Of History & Family Fun

    By Carolyn Hall 3 days ago

    Families visiting San Diego can fill a day with waterfront strolls, outdoor play, creative workshops, and casual dining at a historic local attraction.

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  • Busch Gardens coaster train Cheetah Run

    One Of America's Best Amusement Parks Offers Thrills And Family-Friendly Fun In Florida

    By Joshua Meyer 3 days ago

    This amusement park in Florida features thrilling roller coasters, family-friendly rides, and safari animals like cheetahs, gorillas, and giraffes.

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  • shrubs on a rocky mountaintop with views of surrounding neighborhoods in Mission Trails Regional Park

    California's Former Marine Corps Base Is Home To The State's Largest City Park With 65 Miles Of Trails

    By Jen Ottolino 4 days ago

    Visit one of the largest urban parks in the United States with trails, wildlife, and an interesting history that make it more than just a city green space.

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  • Two people in swimsuits, fins, and snorkeling masks explore a Caribbean reef full of colorful fish

    These Pristine Caribbean Beaches Offer Spectacular Reef Snorkeling Without A Boat

    By Amy McMahon 4 days ago

    You don't need a boat to snorkel near these Caribbean beaches -- and you can still experience geothermal bubbles, a shipwreck, whale sharks, and turtles.

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  • Carousel, giant balloon, and historic warplane lit by early morning light at Orange County Great Park

    California's Former Marine Corps Base Is Now A Vast Recreation Park That's Still Growing

    By Felix Gott 4 days ago

    When military bases close, governments often turn them into something for the greater public good. This former marine base is a great example of that.

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  • Family smiling in innertube with sunglasses on

    Florida's New Indoor Waterpark Opening In 2028 Will Offer Wholesome Family Fun In Orlando

    By Priscilla Blossom 5 days ago

    Families planning an Orlando vacation may have another indoor attraction to consider, with water slides and entertainment planned near Walt Disney World.

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  • Pond surrounded by colorful bluffs and lush forest in Minnesota's Quarry Park & Nature Preserve, Minnesota

    Minnesota's Former Granite Quarries Are Now A Swimming And Climbing Park

    By Jen Ottolino 5 days ago

    Minnesota has thousands of lakes, but this unique cluster sits inside a former granite quarry, making it a unique place for an outdoorsy getaway.

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  • An aerial shot of the abandoned Dogpatch USA theme park in Marble Falls, Arkansas

    Arkansas' Abandoned Amusement Park Will Thrive Again As A Scenic Nature Park In The Ozarks

    By Carolyn Hall 6 days ago

    This former amusement park based on a comic-strip will soon become a scenic nature park in the Ozarks, with a trout hatchery, nature trails, and a restaurant.

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  • Large white cave formations inside Black Chasm Cavern

    California's Black Chasm Cavern Has Rare, Gravity-Defying Crystals In Every Chamber

    By Amanda Morgan 6 days ago

    Every chamber in California’s Black Chasm Cavern features unique gravity-defying formations that can look like butterflies, dragons, candy canes, or crystals.

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  • High alpine lake in North Cascades National Park framed by red, yellow, and green trees in the autumn

    One Of America's Least-Visited National Parks Has Hiking Trails With Beautiful Fall Foliage

    By Amy McMahon 7 days ago

    This underrated national park receives very few annual visitors yet hides stunning wilderness with glaciers and fall foliage that rivals the Alps.

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  • Bison rest in the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City, Colorado with the Denver skyline in the background

    Colorado's Former Weapons Plant Is Now A 15,000-Acre Refuge With A Free 11-Mile Wildlife Drive

    By Felix Gott 7 days ago

    This national refuge has an interesting backstory and has been revitalized to become a thriving urban wildlife sanctuary just 10 minutes from Denver.

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  • a woman standing on the Grand Canyon's south rim takes a photo with her phone

    Forget Death Valley, This National Park's Scenic Drive Boasts Towering Canyon Overlooks

    By Sonja Anderson 7 days ago

    The West has no shortage of scenic drives for adventurous road trippers, but this 23-mile route stuns with dramatic landscapes and canyon overlooks.

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  • two female hikers walking the Emerald Lake Trail past Dream Lake in Rocky Mountains National Park

    Colorado's Iconic National Park Hiking Trail Has Been Ranked One Of The Best In America

    By Carolyn Hall 8 days ago

    This popular trail in the Rockies is one of AllTrails' best-rated U.S. hikes, featuring three alpine lakes, dense forest, and stunning mountain peaks.

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  • mist rising from a reservoir with hills in the background

    Massachusetts' Deepest Inland Lake Is A Crystal-Clear Fishing Paradise 2 Hours From Boston

    By Jeanne O'Brien Coffey 8 days ago

    This pristine lake near Boston has over 180 miles of shoreline with great fishing, an extraordinary origin story, and no houses or developments.

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