Places And Travel
The Safest Small Towns In Minnesota
These Minnesota cities pair low reported crime rates with river trails, lake parks, and inviting small-town stops worth a closer look.
The Oldest Ferry Still Running In America
Ferries were instrumental in early travel and transport throughout the United States. These days, not many original ferries remain. Here's the oldest.
8 Old-Timey General Stores In Michigan
Michigan’s old-timey general stores still have creaky floors, candy jars, local goods, and the kind of storefronts that feel pulled from another era.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Kentucky
Discover the best places to live in Kentucky, from affordable Danville and Frankfort to Owensboro and Middlesboro, with housing, jobs, and more.
2026's 8 Most Scenic The Poconos Towns
Eight Pocono Mountains towns in northeastern Pennsylvania where river and ridge scenery meets historic main streets, including Stroudsburg and Jim Thorpe.
The Highest Roads East Of The Mississippi
NC 128 up Mount Mitchell is the highest road east of the Mississippi at 6,578 feet. See the five Appalachian roads that top 6,000 feet.
10 Best Attractions To Visit In New England
New England's 10 best attractions range from Acadia's cliffs and Mount Washington's summit to Salem's witch history and a castle built by an inventor.
11 Main Streets Where North Carolina Comes Alive
Tour charming North Carolina Main Streets filled with historic landmarks, local shops, mountain scenery, and waterfront views.
This Maine Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Drive the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway through 35 miles of western Maine, past mountain lakes, waterfalls, and old mill towns. Here is the three-day plan.
The US Counties With The Shortest Life Expectancy
The US Counties With The Shortest Life Expectancy, where poverty, healthcare deserts, and systemic inequality cut lifespans well below the national average.
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Spain
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Spain feature car-free plazas, medieval streets, and gathering squares in towns like Ronda and Albarracín.
8 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns In England
8 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns In England, from Rye and Sandwich to Chipping Campden, Skipton, Lyme Regis, Alnwick, Southwold, and Keswick.
The Difference Between Old-Growth And Second-Growth Forests
See how old-growth and second-growth forests differ in age and structure with distinct biodiversity, carbon storage, and recovery after disturbance.
The State Parks With Ghost Towns You Can Explore
The State Parks With Ghost Towns You Can Explore keep their buildings in arrested decay, with furniture and goods left exactly where residents abandoned them.
10 Idyllic Small Towns In Montana To Visit In 2026
Red Lodge, Philipsburg, Virginia City, and seven more Montana small towns where the Wild West lives on and Main Street is still the heart of town.
The Most Underrated National Forests In America
The Most Underrated National Forests In America, from Colorado's Rio Grande and Alaska's Tongass to Coronado, Croatan, Malheur, and the Ouachita.
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.