Places And Travel
9 Most Breathtaking Towns In Nevada
Where the land came first: nine Nevada towns built against the ridges, canyons, and dark skies that miners and ranchers found before they settled in.
9 Best Places To Call Home In Iowa In 2026
Discover nine affordable Iowa towns with low home prices, strong employers, outdoor recreation, and small-town appeal.
This Alaska Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Bald eagles gather along the Chilkat River each fall; the Haines Highway runs nearby, offering scenic views and historical sites.
The Route 66 Towns That Died When The Interstate Opened
Glenrio is a ghost town with a welcome center. The Route 66 towns the interstate killed, the ones that fought back, and the man who bought a whole town for $425,000
2026's 10 Most Scenic Southern California Towns
Visit scenic Southern California towns for coastal views, mountain trails, and memorable stops at wineries, orchards, and desert resorts.
11 Great Road Trips to Take in the Pacific Northwest
Clear a weekend and point the car at the Cascades or the coast: 11 Pacific Northwest drives, from rain forest and lava fields to Pacific sea stacks.
2026's 11 Most Scenic Adirondack Mountains Towns
Fire towers, ferries, gondolas, and roadside lakes across 11 scenic Adirondack towns in New York, with 2026 prices and closing dates.
The National Parks Formed By Glaciers
Ice grinds where rivers only trickle. See how ancient glaciers carved the broad valleys, deep fjords, and alpine lakes across seven US national parks.
7 Storybook Towns In Pennsylvania
These Pennsylvania towns are worth exploring, each holding onto a piece of history, from an 1854 flour mill to a horse sanctuary since 1888.
10 Most Neighborly Towns In The Great Lakes
Pretty harbors are everywhere on the Great Lakes. These ten towns offer something rarer: neighbors who genuinely save a seat for whoever wanders in.
8 Most Inviting Towns In The Northern United States
Check out these eight destinations in the northern United States with vibrant cultures and various activities to explore and enjoy.
7 Most Breathtaking Towns In Indiana
Indiana's most breathtaking towns are close to natural wonders like waterfalls, important historic battlefields and sites, and beautiful buildings.
How Hot Death Valley Actually Gets Compared To The Sahara
Is Death Valley hotter than the Sahara? Officially, yes: its 134°F beats the Sahara's 131°F. But the Sahara wins on sheer scale. How the two really compare.
10 Prettiest Small Towns On The Chesapeake Bay
These towns are the prettiest in Chesapeake Bay, offering attractions like maritime forests, oyster festivals, 18th-century inns, and sailing charters.
Sunsets & Stargazing in Southampton, Ontario
Southampton, Ontario sits on Lake Huron in Bruce County, pairing High Street shops and a wide beach with camping, trails and dark skies at MacGregor Point.
11 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In New England This Year
Across New England, 11 natural wonders span all six states, from a glacial erratic in New Hampshire to a Connecticut ridge of 200-million-year-old lava.
The Counties With More Second Homes Than Residents
Hamilton County, New York, and Daggett County, Utah, are the only two US counties where seasonal housing outnumbers year-round residents, per 2020-2024 ACS.
9 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In Florida
Discover nine of Florida's prettiest main streets, where working waterfronts, historic architecture, antique shops, and Gulf sunsets set the pace.
6 Safest Towns In The Maritimes For Senior Living
Six Maritime towns in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI give retirees low crime rates, nearby hospitals, senior safety programs, and walkable downtowns.
The State Parks Built Around A Single Lake
The State Parks Built Around A Single Lake include Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, Inks Lake in Texas, and Deep Creek in Maryland.
The Foggiest National Park In The United States
The Foggiest National Park In The United States is California's Point Reyes, where cold Pacific upwelling shrouds the coast in fog most of the year.
The Largest Dams In North America
Explore the largest dams in North America, ranked by height, from Mexico’s Chicoasén Dam to Mica, Oroville, Hoover, and more.
7 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Wales
These seven welcoming towns in Wales stand out for the festivals and local traditions that make it easy for visitors to feel part of the community.
London’s West End Packs Four Centuries of British Culture
London's West End Packs Four Centuries of British Culture into a two-mile walk, and Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, and Covent Garden are all free.
9 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Ireland
Find friendly Irish towns for retirement with coastal views and lively festivals, plus historic sites, golf courses, and welcoming pubs.
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Queensland This Year
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Queensland This Year start with the Great Barrier Reef and take in the world's largest sand island and longest lava tubes.
9 Great Road Trips to Take in The Rockies
Icefields Parkway, Beartooth Highway, Trail Ridge Road, and six more Rocky Mountain drives, with mileage, passes, and seasonal windows.
The Longest Highway Without A Gas Station In America
The Longest Highway Without A Gas Station In America is Alaska's Dalton Highway, where 239 miles separate the pumps at Coldfoot from those at Deadhorse.
8 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Washington
From the ferry docks of Anacortes to the brick storefronts of Walla Walla, they show just how much variety exists across Washington’s small towns.
This Oregon Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Oregon’s King of Roads threads past thundering waterfalls and cliffside overlooks on a gorge drive built to astonish from start to finish.
8 Best Towns In Hawaii To Retire Comfortably
Discover 9 affordable Hawaiian towns perfect for retirement, offering natural beauty, community charm, and access to healthcare and local attractions.
This Quiet Utah City Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers
Salt Lake City is an underrated haven for nature lovers, with 100-acre gardens, the historic Tracy Aviary, mountain trails, and Great Salt Lake birding.
10 Ideal California Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Discover 10 scenic California destinations perfect for 3-day getaways, from coastal towns to wine country and redwood forests.
The National Forests With The Most Black Bears
Across the US, forests like the Tongass, Shasta-Trinity, and Superior support some of North America’s densest, most productive black bear populations.
The Highest Interstate Highway In America
The highest point on America's Interstate system isn't a mountain pass, it's a tunnel. Meet Colorado's Eisenhower Tunnel at 11,158 feet, where your car gasps for air.
10 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In The Southern United States
Skip the postcard. These 10 Southern downtown streetscapes pair pretty storefronts with forts, waterfalls, and reasons to linger all day.
2026's 10 Most Scenic British Columbia Towns
From the world's longest frozen skating trail to desert vineyards, meet 10 British Columbia towns where a single landscape shapes the whole community.
The Longest Pedestrian Bridges In The United States
The longest pedestrian bridges in the United States, from New York's Walkway Over the Hudson to Virginia's High Bridge and Nashville's Seigenthaler.
The Trees That Can Clone Themselves Into A Forest
Meet the trees that clone themselves into entire forests, from Utah's Pando aspen to the record-setting banyan figs of southern India.
5 Tick Infested Areas In California's Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada, California, tick hotspots stretch from Folsom Lake to Sequoia National Forest; learn Lyme disease data and prevention tips for hikers.