Places And Travel
8 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Indiana
Explore eight fairy-tale small towns in Indiana, from riverside Madison and artsy Nashville to Amish Shipshewana and canal-era Metamora.
10 Idyllic Small Towns In California To Visit In 2026
Discover 10 charming California small towns, from Carmel-by-the-Sea and Mendocino to Ojai, Julian, Solvang, and Guerneville.
7 Best Minnesota Towns For A Weekend Trip
Discover seven Minnesota small towns perfect for weekend getaways, with scenic trails, lake adventures, historic landmarks, breweries, and more.
8 North Carolina Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life
Explore eight North Carolina towns with a slower pace of life, from sailing-town Oriental and historic Beaufort to mountain-quiet Blowing Rock.
The 7 Can't-Miss Towns In Michigan
Visit can't-miss Michigan towns known for lakeside trails, historic landmarks, and scenic cruises, plus cherry country and car-free streets.
What Happens To National Parks During A Government Shutdown
A government shutdown can close visitor centers, halt services, and furlough staff. Here is what happens to national parks when funding runs out.
The National Parks That Were Almost Never Protected
The National Parks That Were Almost Never Protected include Grand Teton, Grand Canyon, and Zion, each held up for years by opposition before winning status.
The Highest Railway In North America
The Highest Railway In North America is the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and at 14,115 feet it is also the highest cog railroad anywhere in the world.
The National Parks That Were Once Private Land
While America's national parks are celebrated today as vast, untamed wildernesses, many of these iconic landmarks were once privately owned.
7 Best Cities To Retire In England
Cheltenham, York, Chester, and Bath rank among the best English cities to retire, with walkable centers and a range of senior-friendly amenities.
The State Parks Best Seen At Sunrise
The State Parks Best Seen At Sunrise include Valley of Fire, Dead Horse Point, Anza-Borrego, Smith Rock, and Devil's Lake, where dawn lights the rock.
Switzerland's 11 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
Eleven towns across Switzerland ranked for retirement, weighed on hospital access, flat walking paths, cantonal taxes, and climate.
7 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Victoria
These 7 towns, spread across four distinct regions, and connected by stretches of open countryside make Victoria an ideal destination for a peaceful getaway.
US National Parks Home to Animals Found Nowhere Else
These are the tightest ranges in the entire park system, and the parks protecting them are, quite literally, the last address these animals have.
US Towns That Inspired Famous Novels
Discover the real US towns behind classic American novels, from Twain's Hannibal to Hemingway's Key West, and the landmarks that inspired the stories.
The Trees That Can Live For Thousands Of Years
The oldest known individual non-clonal trees on Earth have survived more than 4,800 years of changing climates and civilizations.
9 Pacific Coast Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
Where locals greet you like a neighbor before the day is out: nine friendly Pacific Coast small towns worth a slow stop for the coast and the company.
10 Best Towns In British Columbia For A Two-Day Recharge
10 Best Towns In British Columbia For A Two-Day Recharge run from Coast Mountain hot springs to the south Okanagan desert, and none need vacation days.
8 Best Towns In Washington For A Two-Day Recharge
Escape to eight relaxing Washington towns filled with waterfront stays, mountain scenery, local dining, and peaceful weekend adventures.
The Most Charming River Towns In Wisconsin
A Swedish settlement on the Mississippi, a Frank Lloyd Wright estate, and Wisconsin's only free ferry. Six river towns worth a slow visit.
12 Main Streets Where The United States Comes Alive
Twelve American towns where downtown still works on foot, from Park City's ski-lift Main Street to Annapolis blocks that run straight to the water.
10 Best Places To Retire In California's Sierra Nevada
Find affordable California Sierra Nevada towns for retirement with walkable downtowns, Gold Rush history, and easy outdoor recreation.
The National Parks Where Bison Injure The Most Visitors
Bison injure more Yellowstone visitors than any other animal. What NPS records show about Yellowstone, Theodore Roosevelt, and Badlands.
The Counties With The Most Coastline
The Counties With The Most Coastline On One Ocean, from Maryland's Chesapeake shores to Suffolk County, Cape Cod, and Washington's San Juan Islands.
The National Forests With The Most Bear Attacks
Bear attacks are rare, but some national forests see them most. Here are the grizzly and black bear maulings on record, and the habits that keep you safe.
9 Ireland Towns Where Time Stands Still
Discover nine Irish towns where time stands still, from relics of the Titanic in Cobh to the area's rich fishing history, nostalgia lives in these hamlets.
Sweden's 9 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
Each of these nine towns not only offers excellent healthcare and retirement facilities but also plenty of recreational facilities.
9 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In New South Wales
9 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In New South Wales include Tamworth, Mudgee, Bowral, and Kiama, each with lively festivals and a welcoming community.
The Most Remote Counties In The American West
The most remote counties in the American West often feature vast stretches of wilderness with relatively small percentages of populated areas.
The State Parks With Natural Springs You Can Swim In
State parks across the United States protect swimming holes fed by springs that discharge millions of gallons of water daily from deep underground aquifers.
11 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In Colorado
Discover 11 Colorado small towns with photogenic main streets, mountain views, historic hotels, museums, parks, and river walks.
The Most Isolated Counties In Alaska
Alaska has no counties. Its boroughs and census areas, from the North Slope to Unalaska, are among the most isolated places in America.
2026's 9 Best Small Towns To Visit In Nevada
Explore nine of the best small towns to visit in Nevada in 2026, from Old West Virginia City to Lake Tahoe's Incline Village and historic Genoa.
12 Most Hospitable Towns In California
From a theater rescued from demolition to a foundry bought by passing the hat, twelve California towns made their welcome something you can go visit.
8 Northern United States Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
The friendliest towns up north earn their welcome the honest way, through working harbors and lived-in main streets. Here are eight worth the trip.
10 Most Neighborly Towns In Texas
Ten Texas towns where the welcome is the attraction, from Gruene Hall dance nights to the whooping cranes wintering near Rockport.
10 Prettiest Small Towns In The Pacific Northwest
Ten of the prettiest small towns in the Pacific Northwest, from Astoria river views to the Bavarian streets of Leavenworth, Washington.
Why Alligators Stop At Certain State Park Boundaries
From North Carolina's gator line to the Everglades salt boundary, here's why alligators seem to halt at state park edges, and what's really going on.
10 Ideal Ozarks Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Ten Ozark towns built for a three-day base, from the staircases of Eureka Springs to the rivers around Tahlequah. Pick one, unpack once, and stay put.
The Highest Mountain Pass Road In America
A drive over the highest mountain pass in the United States will take you more than two and one half miles above sea level.