Thousands of birds flock to this wildlife refuge in California, which is by a city with a 19th century courthouse, old museum, and a café serving homemade pie.
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If Great Smoky Mountains National Park is too crowded for you, travel west to this beautiful old-growth forest near a creek for incredible hiking trails.
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Kind locals can make all the difference when visiting a new place. In the U.S., this Mountain West state was found in a survey to be the friendliest.
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With more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails through these famous Upstate New York mountains, it’s about time this iconic trail got some recognition.
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This massive inland lake in Pennsylvania is the perfect spot for hiking, birdwatching, and watersports. You can even rent a houseboat for your stay.
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You may have heard of Banff, but this Alberta park could well have passed you by. However, its lakes and hiking make this lesser-known park worth the visit.
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This family-friendly amusement park in California doesn't just have roller coasters and rides — it has extensive gardens and a butterfly house, too.
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Calling all kayakers: Explore this extraordinary U.S. state with 3 million lakes and marvel at waterfalls and wildlife including black bears.
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This lesser-known volcanic park in California offers similar geothermal experiences to Yellowstone but is still a hidden gem with far fewer crowds.
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From major cities to small towns where you can enjoy your vacation without worries, we present destinations deemed safe for women traveling alone.
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The U.S. has some of the world's most scenic train routes, and this multi-state journey delivers breathtaking views and luxury comforts onboard.
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Why choose between beaches and a rocky coastline or hidden coves and ancient forests when you can see both on this scenic California hiking trail?
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From arriving at a restaurant to clearing your plate and navigating beer halls, here are four important German restaurant rules that American tourists break.
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This national park in Alberta, Canada, is a UNESCO biosphere and home to tons of beautiful wildlife, with very few crowds compared to Banff and Jasper.
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National parks like Yosemite are known for their natural beauty, but this one is considered the quietest place on Earth, and it's not where you might expect.
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California and Nevada are packed with famous national parks, but this massive national forest spanning both states is ideal for adventures in nature.
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California's most famous parks draw massive crowds, but this remote Sierra Nevada wilderness area offers pristine solitude most visitors never find.
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This popular park in Virginia Beach is an environmental marvel: a 640,000-ton landfill became a lovely green space perfect for games, skating, and fishing.
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Canada has some of the world's best national parks, but its largest also happens to be one of the country's most underrated and overlooked outdoor destinations.
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This expansive volcanic wilderness area rewards intrepid travelers and outdoor lovers willing to make the extra effort to reach its remote location.
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Indiana’s largest artificial lake is a beautiful outdoor gem featuring swimming, fishing, boating, jet skiing, hiking, camping, and so much more.
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This national park in England hides a classic market town so steeped in history and charm that it feels lifted straight from the pages of a storybook.
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Whether you enjoy jogging, running, strolling, or cycling, you’ll love this beautiful 92-mile paved road through Michigan that’s the longest in the state.
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If you’re concerned about looking like an American tourist during the last 10 minutes of your meal at a French restaurant, be sure to follow these rules.
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If you love roadtrips, head to this national park with one of the longest scenic drives that also gets you close to the park's most famous attractions.
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Wildflowers, wildlife, historic bunkers, and 86 miles of trails can be found at this former army base turned national monument in California.
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With 2.5 million acres of high desert views unobscured by trees or artificial light, you can see incredible stars at the world’s largest dark sky sanctuary.
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