Forget Death Valley, This National Park's Scenic Drive Boasts Towering Canyon Overlooks
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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Colorado's Iconic National Park Hiking Trail Has Been Ranked One Of The Best In America
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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Massachusetts' Deepest Inland Lake Is A Crystal-Clear Fishing Paradise 2 Hours From Boston
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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New Jersey's Former Army Base Is Now Part Of A Vast Recreation Area With A Scenic Lighthouse
Combining both nature and history, this former army base in New Jersey features a historic lighthouse and gun batteries as well as beaches and nature trails.
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America's Best West Coast Beach For 2026 Is A California Surfing Hotspot With Upscale Dining
A global ranking named this stretch of Southern California beach the best on the Pacific Coast and one of the best in the world. Here's what to do there.
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Under An Hour From St. Louis Is Missouri's Up-And-Coming City With A Revitalized Downtown
Missouri has plenty of charming small towns, but this fast-growing community near St. Louis is quickly becoming a popular destination in its own rite.
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The South's Epic Two-State Rail Trail Runs Roughly 100 Miles Through Mountains And Forests
Stretching over 100 miles through the Southern Appalachian foothills is one of America's longest paved rail trails, perfect for cycling, walking, and more.
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California's Abandoned Military Fort Is Now An Underrated State Park With Group Camping
This underrated California state park features a Civil War-era army fort with adobe buildings and reenactments, as well as beautiful nature and group camping.
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America's Best And Safest City To Live In 2026 Isn't In California Or Florida
This recent study crowned a quiet but thriving Midwestern city as the safest in the United States. Here's what makes it so safe and how it compares.
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America's Most Remote Island Destination Is A Tropical Paradise You've Never Heard Of
This remote island is the only U.S. national park south of the equator. Here's why it's worth the extra effort to reach for an adventurous travelers.
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South Carolina's New State Park Between Charleston & Myrtle Beach Is A Riverside Nature Escape
South Carolina has just opened its newest state park on an 18th-century rice plantation, and it makes for a peaceful retreat for nature lovers.
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One Of America's Least-Visited National Parks Is A Fall Foliage Escape With 170 Miles Of Trails
The Midwest has some of the best fall foliage in the United States, but this isolated national park delivers autumn colors in near-perfect solitude.
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The Country Voted Best In The World For Hiking Is Full Of Stunning Lakes And National Parks
A global survey has just crowned this country as the best destination for hiking. Unsurprisingly, it's covered with stunning landscapes from coast to coast.
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Fall Transforms Utah's First National Park Into A Canyon Of Golden Leaves
Utah’s first national park is popular for a number of reasons, but visiting in autumn presents fewer crowds, cooler weather, and incredible fall colors.
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Delaware's Former Military Fort Is Now A Haunted Fall Escape With Colorful Foliage And Ghost Tours
One of the most haunted places in the world sits on an island, and its dark Civil War history makes it the ultimate autumn ghost-hunting destination.
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Ohio's Abandoned Amusement Park Is Still Thriving With A Scenic Beach And Lakefront Pier
Cleveland's beloved but abandoned lakeside amusement park closed decades ago, but it has transformed into a lovely spot for an outdoorsy day.
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Wisconsin's Deepest Inland Lake Boasts A Sandy Beach And Crystal-Clear Water For Swimming
Wisconsin has over 6,000 named lakes, but its deepest and clearest has a unique origin story and makes for one of the state's best swimming and diving spots.
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Oregon's 82-Mile Fall Foliage Drive Passes Lava Fields, Waterfalls, And A Disappearing Lake
For an underrated fall foliage adventure, hop in the car and drive this scenic byway that takes you through varying landscapes blanketed with autumn colors.
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New York's Former Navy And Air Force Base Is Now A 2,000-Acre Finger Lakes Escape With A Beach
Head up to New York's iconic Finger Lakes region to explore this stunning state park that had a previous life as a Naval and Air Force base.
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Florida's Charming City With Lakes, Scenic Trails, & Restaurants Is Half An Hour From Orlando
Many tourists visit Florida for its beaches and theme parks, but there are also small towns full of great food and historic charm waiting to be discovered.
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America's Most Outdoorsy State Of 2026 For Scenic Recreation Isn't California Or Utah
Every U.S. state has its own outdoor appeal, but this Western state has just been ranked the most outdoorsy in America, and it's clear to see why.
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Not Glacier, Not Grand Teton: This Is One Of The Best National Parks For Colorful Fall Foliage
Glacier and Grand Teton get all the glory, but this lesser-visited national park offers some of the most breathtaking fall foliage in the United States.
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Between Austin And Houston Is An Overlooked Texas State Park With Trails And Lake Fun
This is one of the most overlooked outdoor escapes in Texas, with hiking trails, a fishing lake, and canoe rentals just a short drive from Austin.
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Forget Cape Cod – New England's Less-Crowded Gem Offers Scenic Boating & Quiet Beaches
Cape Cod gets all the summer attention in Massachusetts, but this charming harbor town north of Boston offers beaches, boating, and far fewer crowds.
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The Best US State For Fall Colors In 2026 Isn't Michigan Or Maine
If you’re looking for incredible fall colors, like red, orange, gold, and purple, you might skip Maine or Michigan in 2026 and come to this state instead.
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Forget Sequoia National Park, This California Forest Is Just As Epic Without The Crowds
Sequoia National Park is incredible but crowds can ruin the experience. Thankfully, another nearby forest offers similarly impressive trees with fewer visitors.
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Indianapolis' Largest Park Is A Massive Lakeside Escape With 30 Miles Of Trails
Indianapolis is home to one of the largest city parks in the country, and its 30 miles of woodland trails and a massive lake offer endless outdoor fun.
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