Places And Travel
9 Serene Texas Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Texas, the second-largest state, offers peaceful small communities and beautiful landscapes perfect for escaping weekly stresses.
The Most Charming River Towns In Kansas
From the Missouri River in Atchison to the place where two rivers meet near Arkansas City, these towns show how much Kansas history happened along its rivers.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Georgia
Georgia’s cheapest beautiful towns pair mountain views, old-growth forests, lakes, and historic landmarks with home values far below the state average.
The Safest Small Towns In Idaho
Explore seven of the safest small towns in Idaho to raise a family, from Weiser and Preston to Hailey, where crime sits well below national levels.
10 Most Welcoming Towns In Tennessee's Countryside
Discover rural Tennessee towns with historic downtowns, farms, distilleries, trails, barbecue, antiques, and small-town Southern charm.
The State Parks With Mineral Springs
The State Parks With Mineral Springs range from Montana's 156-million-gallon Giant Springs to Wyoming's 127°F soak and Saratoga's carbonated water.
The National Parks That Are Emptiest In Shoulder Season
See which national parks record the fewest shoulder-season visits and learn how closures, severe weather, and remote access keep crowds away.
The State Parks With The Best Waterfront Campsites
Discover 10 of the best waterfront state parks in the US, with campsites near ocean beaches, clear lakes, scenic rivers, waterfalls, and wild horses.
8 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns In Croatia
Skip the crowds in Dubrovnik and Split. These 8 captivating small towns, from Rovinj to Korčula, are where Croatia's real magic lives.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In Italy
In Italy's best towns, you park once and walk everywhere. Explore 9 of the most walkable town centers, from medieval hill towns to seaside old quarters.
9 Ideal Tasmania Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
From volcanic Stanley to copper-stained Queenstown, follow one road-trip loop through nine small Tasmanian towns on an easy three-day weekend.
Why The Midwest Has So Few National Parks
Why The Midwest Has So Few National Parks comes down to farmland, which covers most of the region, plus a park system that formed after the area was settled.
The Largest State Park In The United States
The Largest State Park In The United States is Wood-Tikchik in Alaska, which covers more ground than Delaware and is reachable only by floatplane or boat.
The County With The Longest Coastline
The County With The Longest Coastline belongs to Hancock County, Maine, home to Acadia National Park and a jagged Atlantic shore of bays, inlets, and islands.
8 Idyllic Small Towns In Hawaii To Visit In 2026
Skip the resorts and slow down in 8 idyllic Hawaii small towns, from Hanalei's one-lane bridge to Volcano's rainforest and Koloa's plantation history.
2026's 11 Most Scenic Alberta Towns
Eleven scenic Alberta towns for 2026, from Rocky Mountain resorts to badlands and Cypress Hills prairie, plus the closures and timing that shape a trip.
8 Coolest Montana Towns For A Summer Vacation In 2026
Discover 8 of Montana’s coolest towns for a 2026 summer vacation, from sapphire hunting and lake days to scenic drives and river adventures.
The 9 Can't-Miss Towns In New Mexico
Nine can't-miss New Mexico towns: Taos Pueblo's adobe, Silver City's arts district, Chimayó's pilgrimage church, and Truth or Consequences' hot springs.
The Best National Parks Near Los Angeles
A desert of yuccas, a marine sanctuary of foxes and whales, the world's biggest tree, a volcano's ruins: all within a day's drive of Los Angeles.
The National Parks With The Most Dangerous Trails
Bolted chains, waterfall-slick stone stairs, and the deadly Autobahn traverse: meet the national parks whose most dangerous trails keep proving fatal.
9 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Wisconsin
Wisconsin's most charming small towns are straight out of a fairytale, with unique main streets, fun festivals, and lakeside views.
10 Most Walkable Town Centers In The Southern United States
Skip the highway sprawl and walk the South's best-preserved downtowns, where the food, galleries, and riverfronts all sit within a few easy blocks.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In Connecticut
Connecticut's town centers are not only idyllic for their collection of local shops, but they are also perfect for an afternoon stroll between destinations.
The Largest Botanical Gardens In The United States
The Largest Botanical Gardens In The United States are led by Longwood in Pennsylvania, which maintains more than 1,100 acres of gardens, meadows, and forest.
7 Best Towns In Virginia For A Two-Day Recharge
Discover Virginia’s charming small towns, scenic escapes, and vibrant festivals—perfect for a relaxing two-day getaway full of nature and culture.
This Utah Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Utah often flies under the radar compared to more populous, coastal states. For those willing to explore, this scenic byway is the road trip of a lifetime.
10 Most Overlooked Michigan Towns For 2026
Michigan's most overlooked towns kept working instead of courting tourists. See the courthouse, quarry, and mine landmarks each one still has to show.
9 Best Places To Call Home In Louisiana In 2026
The best Louisiana towns to call home still earn a living from rice, peaches, zydeco, and timber. Nine affordable places with roots worth joining.
7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Maryland
Discover 7 fairy-tale small towns in Maryland, from Victorian Berlin and waterfront Havre de Grace to St. Michaels, Chesapeake City, and Cumberland.
The National Park With The Most Waterfalls
The National Park With The Most Waterfalls is Yellowstone, with about 290, from the 308-foot Lower Falls to Tower, Fairy, Gibbon, and Undine Falls.
The Counties With The Most Lakes
The Counties With The Most Lakes are led by Otter Tail County, Minnesota, with 1,073 lakes, as Minnesota claims seven of the top ten spots.
8 Stress-Free Arkansas Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Thermal springs, folk music, quilt trails, and Ozark float trips: these Arkansas towns are made for a stress-free weekend retreat.
The 9 Can't-Miss Towns In Delaware
Discover 9 can't-miss towns in Delaware, from maritime Lewes and Dogfish Head's Milton to colonial Odessa, Underground Railroad history, and New Castle.
The First Interstate Highway Ever Built In America
Long before the 1956 Interstate Act, one Pennsylvania toll road already met every standard the system would demand. Meet America's first superhighway.
The Highest Paved Roads In The United States
Some paved roads climb almost to a Colorado summit, cresting above 14,000 feet where trees stop growing. Here are the highest in the US.
11 Main Streets Where Spain Comes Alive
Where Spain comes alive is a question of timing. Eleven city main streets built for crowds, tapas standing up, and one street the bulls run down each July.
11 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns In Germany
From fairy-tale Rothenburg to film-set Görlitz, discover 11 of the most captivating small towns in Germany, spread from the Alps to the east.
The Highest Bridge In The World
The world's highest bridge opened in 2025 and sits 625 meters above a Chinese river. One waterway now holds three straight world record
6 Best Lakeside Towns in Victoria
Victoria, Australia has no shortage of pretty places to settle in beside the water, but there are some lakeside towns that really stand out.
The State Parks With The Best Beaches In America
The State Parks With The Best Beaches In America trade boardwalks for nature, protecting quartz sand, tidepools, and barrier islands across seven states.