Places And Travel
9 Offbeat Arizona Towns To Visit In 2026
In a state where visitors can pan for gold, watch a Wild West shootout, or hike through vast desert land, be sure to take in all these opportunities.
10 Best Towns In Ohio For A Two-Day Recharge
Spend two refreshing days in Ohio towns filled with waterfalls, lakefront views, historic streets, museums, parks, and welcoming inns.
The 10 Friendliest Little Towns In Nebraska
From pioneer trails to lively town squares, Nebraska’s 10 friendliest little towns pair warm welcomes with rich history and memorable experiences.
The State Parks Built Around Waterfalls
The State Parks Built Around Waterfalls include Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, and Silver Falls, where trails, bridges, and overlooks frame the cascades.
2026's 7 Best Small Towns To Visit In Louisiana
Discover 7 charming small towns in Louisiana, from Cajun Breaux Bridge to coastal Grand Isle, offering rich history, festivals, and Southern charm.
The Most Crowded National Parks And When To Avoid Them
The Most Crowded National Parks And When To Avoid Them, including Great Smoky Mountains, Zion, and Yellowstone, and the best times to skip the crowds.
These 8 Towns In Kentucky Have Bustling Main Streets
Kentucky is home many small towns which have kept their unique and bustling character and charming ambiance along their Main Streets.
The Counties With The Oldest Populations
See which US counties have the oldest populations based on 2020–2024 Census estimates and learn what drives their unusually high median ages.
The National Park With The Largest Lake
It is not Yellowstone. Naknek Lake in Alaska's Katmai National Park is the largest lake entirely inside a US national park, and it wins by a wide margin.
8 Overlooked Towns In Wales Worth Visiting
8 Overlooked Towns In Wales Worth Visiting, from coastal Holyhead and Tywyn to castle-rich Kidwelly, Llandovery, and grand Powis Castle in Welshpool.
10 Best Towns In Sweden For A Two-Day Recharge
Recharge in Sweden with charming towns offering medieval history, lakeside walks, cozy hotels, and restorative nature escapes.
Where People Are Moving To In New South Wales In 2026
Where People Are Moving To In New South Wales In 2026, as ABS data shows Box Hill-Nelson, Marsden Park, Austral, Maitland, and Lake Macquarie booming.
The State Parks Bigger Than Some Entire States
The State Parks Bigger Than Some Entire States are Wood-Tikchik in Alaska and New York's Adirondack Park, each outsizing Rhode Island and Delaware.
Riding the Sunrise Coast Pure Michigan Byway
Michigan's Sunrise Coast Scenic Byway is a 200-mile Lake Huron road trip of sunrise piers, historic lighthouses, state park beaches, and shipwreck lore.
Why Wolves Disappeared From Most National Parks
Why Wolves Disappeared From Most National Parks comes down to a century of bounties and government extermination that left barely a thousand in the lower 48.
The Best State Parks In The Pacific Northwest
Skip the national-park crowds. These Oregon and Washington state parks deliver waterfalls, high-desert climbing, and alpine lakes within a short drive.
The Longest Covered Bridges In The United States
They once numbered in the thousands. These ten survivors are the longest covered bridges in the US, from a record 613-foot Ohio span to historic classics.
8 Main Streets Where Northern California Comes Alive
Historic downtowns from the Gold Rush foothills to the Mendocino coast, where eight Northern California main streets still show what built them.
The Best National Parks In The Desert Southwest
Dark skies, otherworldly dunes, and desert wildlife define the Southwest's best national parks, from Big Bend to Death Valley and Joshua Tree.
This Connecticut Town Instantly Transports You To The Past
Explore Essex, Connecticut, where historic inns, shipbuilding heritage, river museums, and steam trains bring early New England vividly to life.
11 Ideal South Carolina Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
From Lowcountry oyster docks to a cold, clear mountain lake, South Carolina packs a full three-day weekend into eleven small towns worth the drive.
9 Most Charming Town Squares In Utah
Explore nine charming Utah towns where historic main streets, pioneer architecture, local cafes, red-rock scenery, and cultural landmarks reward visitors.
11 Chesapeake Bay Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
Real friendliness is shown, not claimed. From Cape Charles to Annapolis, these 11 Chesapeake Bay towns prove their welcome in habits you can join.
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.
9 Idyllic Small Towns In Maryland To Visit In 2026
A Chesapeake maritime museum, a working shipping canal, and the first monument to George Washington. Nine idyllic Maryland small towns for a slow weekend.
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.