Places And Travel
9 Best Towns In The Great Lakes For A Two-Day Recharge
These nine towns beckon travelers from all over the nation to the Great Lakes region for a two-day recharge full of coastal views, activities, and culture.
UK's 11 Most Laid-Back Towns
Brae, St Andrews, Holyhead, and Penzance lead the UK's 11 most laid-back towns, with quiet beaches, coastal walks, old harbours, and easygoing stays.
South Australia's 11 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
South Australia's best retirement towns aren't all coastal. Wine country and Murray River towns have affordable homes, local healthcare, and plenty of appeal.
The 12 Can't-Miss Towns In The Pacific Northwest
Twelve Pacific Northwest towns in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, with river museums in Astoria, Pig War camps on San Juan Island, and silver history in Wallace.
11 Most Walkable Town Centers In California's Sierra Nevada
11 Most Walkable Town Centers In California’s Sierra Nevada, where Nevada City’s gaslit Broad Street and Lone Pine’s Whitney views are best explored on foot.
The Longest Wooden Bridge In America
The Longest Wooden Bridge In America is the Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, a timber lattice span carrying traffic over the Connecticut River for generations.
The Last Wild Hemlock Forests Left Standing
Old-growth eastern hemlock stands still grow in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and West Virginia, protected in national forests and state parks.
The Oldest Resort Hotels Still Operating In America
The Oldest Resort Hotels Still Operating In America span Cape May, New Paltz, Mackinac Island, and Coronado, where Victorian resorts still welcome guests.
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit on the Gulf Coast This Year
Nine Gulf Coast natural wonders include the Everglades, Texas's hypersaline Laguna Madre, Alabama's Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, and coral reefs off the coast.
10 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In Ohio
Practical guide to ten Ohio small towns where budgets stretch, essentials stay close, and venues provide structure for balanced routine.
The National Forests With The Most Bison
The National Forests With The Most Bison include Custer Gallatin, where Yellowstone bison spend the winter, and Bridger-Teton, home range of the Jackson herd.
8 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns In New England
Trade the tour-bus stops for New England's quieter corners, where covered bridges, working harbors, and Rockwell's own Main Street reward a slow visit.
10 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The United States
10 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The United States. Float the Little River in Townsend, paddle sea caves near Bayfield, or gaze at Kachemak Bay in Homer.
Why Copperheads Turn Up In Yards And Garages In Fall
A copperhead in the garage is not looking for warmth. It is following mice through cover somebody built without meaning to. Why they turn up in autumn.
12 Stress-Free The Poconos Towns For A Weekend Retreat
12 Stress-Free Poconos Towns For A Weekend Retreat include Jim Thorpe, Delaware Water Gap, and Milford, with Victorian streets, live jazz, and river trails.
11 Florida Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
A fresh start has more room to take hold in these Florida towns, where lower costs, job opportunities, and nearby healthcare ease starting over.
The Trees That Turn Color First Every Fall
Before most forests turn, these trees are already flashing red, gold, and orange, marking the first signs of fall across their regions.
8 Of The Friendliest Towns In Portugal
These 8 friendly towns in Portugal pair warm local hospitality with hilltop castles, Algarve seafood, Trancoso's sweet sardines, and Ericeira's surf breaks.
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In New South Wales This Year
New South Wales natural wonders range from Kiama Blowhole and Balls Pyramid to the Walls of China and the Glow Worm Tunnel, with the best season for each.
The 10 Can't-Miss Towns On The Pacific Coast
Whales you can hear from the sidewalk, palm trees in Oregon, and a ballroom built for thousands on a golf-cart island. These coast towns earn the stop.
A Dam Surprise in the North Cascades
Diablo, Ross, and Gorge dams on the Skagit River in Washington's North Cascades power Seattle, and Ross Lake once flooded into Canada, sparking a long dispute
6 National & State Parks In California You Have To Visit
See Earth's tallest trees, the lowest point in North America, and wild condors overhead, all in one state's wildly different national and state parks.
The National Parks With The Most Water Moccasins
The National Parks With The Most Water Moccasins sit in the swampy Southeast, led by Everglades and Congaree, while the Smokies have none.
The Northernmost County In The Lower 48
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota reaches above the 49th parallel at the Northwest Angle, reachable only through Canada or across the lake by boat.
8 Underrated Nevada Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
8 Underrated Nevada Towns Worth the Drive in 2026. Catch cowboy poetry in Elko, tour a silver mine in Virginia City, and reach Death Valley from Beatty.
11 Towns in the Northern United States With the Best Downtown Areas
The Northern U.S. features diverse landscapes and historic towns across New England, Mid-Atlantic, Old Northwest, and Great Plains.
US Towns That Look Like Scandinavia
Danish windmills, Swedish Dala horses, and Norwegian festivals thrive in five US towns that bring a piece of Scandinavia to American soil.
5 Nicest Small Towns To Visit Near Memphis
These small towns near Memphis offer blues history, Civil War landmarks, old squares, museums, and easy day trips across Tennessee and Mississippi.
The National Forests With The Most Coyotes
These four national forests hold some of the densest coyote populations in the US. Where to see one in the wild, and the hour that gives the best odds.
The National Parks With The Most Snapping Turtles
The national parks with the best snapping turtle habitat, from Congaree and Big Thicket to the Everglades and the Ozarks, home to both US snapper species.
11 US Mountain Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
From the Blue Ridge to the Rockies, 11 affordable US mountain towns pairing walkable downtowns, real arts scenes, and trails out the door for a fresh start.
11 Most Unconventional Towns In North Carolina
North Carolina is home to a plethora of memorable experiences and unconventional small towns, such as Blowing rock, Brevard, and more.
14 Prettiest Towns In the Appalachians
Fourteen of the prettiest towns in the Appalachians hold a treasure-trove of natural beauty, and are worth seeing if one has the chance.
The Towns In The Great Lakes Where Retirees Are Actually Moving To
Forget Florida. Migration data shows retirees settling in Great Lakes towns from Michigan and Wisconsin to Ontario, trading big-city equity for the shore.
The National Forests With The Most Mountain Goats
Mountain goats in Washington, Montana, and Idaho gather in five national forests, from Mount Baker-Snoqualmie to Flathead, where patient hikers can spot them.
7 Most Breathtaking Towns In Virginia
On top of its natural beauty, many of Virginia's towns are packed with cultural landmarks, including harvest festivals, historic theaters, and beloved diners.
11 Most Neighborly Towns In Upstate New York
11 Most Neighborly Towns In Upstate New York. Watch residents build an Ice Palace in Saranac Lake or cheer IRONMAN racers through the streets of Lake Placid.
Why Baby Water Moccasins Show Up In Fall
A newborn cottonmouth goes fishing with its own tail. Why baby water moccasins show up in autumn, and why they look nothing like their parents.
The English Castle Where Harry Potter Learned To Fly
Alnwick Castle in Northumberland was Hogwarts in the first two films, and the lawn where Harry learned to fly still hosts broomstick lessons 25 years on.
6 Tick Infested Areas In New Zealand
Few creatures generate more genuine disgust than ticks, which are parasites to humans and many other animals. Here are New Zealand's hotspots.