Places And Travel
The State Parks Where The Tides Can Trap You
Rising tides can cut off beaches, headlands, and sandbars at these state parks, leaving unprepared visitors stranded by the water.
The Counties With The Strangest Borders In America
Six US county borders that make no sense on a map, from a Washington exclave to a Kentucky loop, and the reasons behind each.
10 Most Breathtaking Towns In Tennessee
Tennessee’s most breathtaking towns pair storybook streets with river valleys, mountain ridgelines, waterfalls, and scenery that feels made for a postcard.
The Forests With The Most Mountain Lions
See which national forests support notable mountain lion populations through vast habitat, abundant prey and long-running wildlife research.
8 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In Kansas
Kansas is home to beautiful streetscapes that feature lush trees alongside national historic landmarks, French Second Empire architecture, and more.
5 Tick Infested Areas In Ontario
5 Tick Infested Areas In Ontario, from Thousand Islands National Park and Long Point to Frontenac County, Pinery Provincial Park, and the Grey-Bruce region.
8 Best Towns In Illinois To Retire Comfortably
If you are looking for modest home prices, good healthcare, and friendly neighborhoods, here are the eight best towns in Illinois to retire comfortably.
10 Romantic Small Towns In The Northern United States For A 3-Day Weekend
Covered bridges, wine tastings, gas-lit streets, and lakefront evenings give these northern small towns plenty of romance for a three-day weekend.
This Missouri Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Two days, 215 miles, and the Mississippi at your side: see Mark Twain's Hannibal and French colonial Ste. Genevieve on Missouri's Great River Road.
7 Ideal Connecticut Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Connecticut packs seven weekend-sized destinations into a small state, from Mystic's seaport to Kent's waterfalls and Woodstock's rural backroads.
7 Playfully Peculiar Towns In Ohio
Ohio has towns that lean into being odd: Sugarcreek keeps a giant cuckoo clock downtown, and Circleville painted its water tower like a pumpkin.
10 Best Attractions To Visit In Chesapeake Bay
Along the shoreline and watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay are beaches, maritime museums, historic sites, and working waterfronts.
6 Tick Infested Areas In The Finger Lakes
Blacklegged ticks are confirmed across Finger Lakes, New York, forests, wetlands, and wildlife areas, along with tips for lowering bite risk on trails.
6 Small Towns In Maryland With Big Charm
Visitors may delve into Mid-Atlantic life, enjoy scenic drives, or relax on local beaches, indulging in the most charming and quaint small towns of Maryland.
The State Parks With The Best Fall Color Camping
Here are ten state parks across the United States where you can peep the best fall colors while camping, all within a day’s drive.
The Largest Planetarium In The United States
An 89-foot dome puts New Jersey’s Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium in a league of its own, with the widest planetarium screen in the US.
The Most Densely Packed County In America
The Most Densely Packed County In America is Manhattan, home to more than 73,000 people per square mile, followed by Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Ireland's 11 Most Laid-Back Towns
Ireland's quieter towns have a way of bringing together peaceful landscapes, old-world character, and traditions that remain woven into everyday life.
7 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Spain
A Spanish retirement may not be as unattainable as it initially seems, especially in these small, friendly Spanish towns.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In Australia
For those looking for their next adventure or those looking to simply unwind, these special town centres prove that Australia has something for everyone.
The National Parks You Can Reach Without A Car
Some national parks begin before the parking lot, with ferries, trains, and shuttles carrying travelers straight into the scenery.
2026's 11 Most Scenic Pacific Coast Towns
From Roche Harbor down to Del Mar, 11 Pacific Coast towns where the scenery runs from sea stacks and dunes to lighthouses, casinos, and rare pines.
The Only National Park With Both Alligators And Crocodiles
Florida's Everglades is the only national park, and the only place on Earth, where wild alligators and crocodiles coexist. Why they overlap, and how to tell them apart.
The Only Counties Without A Single Highway
A few counties skipped the highway age entirely, leaving places where numbered routes never arrived and the road map still looks unusually bare.
10 Most Overlooked Arizona Towns For 2026
Ten Arizona towns sit right off the highways built to rush you past them, each guarding a landmark that would headline a much bigger place.
These Small Towns in New Mexico Come Alive in Fall
Where should you spend fall in New Mexico? Discover the small towns where harvest festivals, adobe plazas, and cool nights make the season unforgettable.
This Is Montana's Quirkiest Little Town
Red Lodge is a quirky town in Montana that many overlook. It has everything from vibrant events to unique eateries, perfect for a vacation in the mountains.
The National Parks With The Most Species of Bats
Grand Canyon and Big Bend have each documented 22 bat species, more than any other national park. Where the rest of the top seven are, and when to look.
9 Best Towns In Washington To Retire Comfortably
Discover the best small towns in Washington to retire, from coastal havens to mountain retreats, rich in nature and charm.
Where Young Families Are Putting Down Roots In South Carolina
Six fast-growing South Carolina towns where young families are buying in, with the school ratings, job numbers and median home prices behind each move.
Why American Crocodiles Only Live In South Florida
Crocodiles have salt glands on their tongues and no tolerance for freezing. Those two facts explain why American crocodiles only live in South Florida and nowhere else in the US.
The Longest Mountain Pass Road In America
The Beartooth Highway runs 68.291 miles and is shut nine months a year. Why America's longest mountain pass road has its summit in the wrong state.
8 Best Towns In Massachusetts For A Two-Day Recharge
From dune-backed beaches on the Cape to storybook main streets in the Berkshires, each town offers its own character and comfortable places to stay.
The Busiest Stretch Of Highway In The United States
Atlanta's Downtown Connector carries 405,000 vehicles a day, the nation's highest AADT, ahead of I-5 in Los Angeles and I-10 in Phoenix in 2024 FHWA data.
The National Forests With The Most Moose
Alaska's Chugach and Tongass hold the most moose by a wide margin. In the lower 48 it is Superior National Forest, and the reason is younger forest, not wilder forest.
11 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Georgia
Climb a coastal lighthouse, walk a brick-paved street, ride a scenic mountain train: 11 Georgia small towns where the adorable part is genuinely earned.
The National Forests With The Oldest Trees
Some living trees in America's national forests were already ancient when the pyramids rose. Here are the forests where the very oldest still stand.
This Quiet Minnesota Town Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers
Plan a trip to Ely, Minnesota, a former mining town turned outdoor hub with canoe outfitters, scenic wilderness, abundant wildlife, and rustic resorts.
These Small Towns in Texas Come Alive in the Fall
From autumn celebrations to charming downtown streets, these Texas small towns shine brightest when fall brings a change in pace and atmosphere.
This Is The Friendliest Small Town in Colorado
Como earns Colorado’s title of friendliest small town with railroad history, mountain views, and the summer Boreas Pass Railroad Day.