This recreation area on the Oregon coast has off-roading terrain for all skill levels, along with three campsites and access to state parks and an estuary.
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This remote stretch of California's coast allows hikers to explore rocky and sandy terrain filled with wildlife, while navigating changing tides.
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This bay earned a Guinness World Record for having the brightest bioluminescence on the planet, and it's only a short flight from the East Coast of the U.S.
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America's national parks are full of amazing hikes, but one in particular offers plenty of incredible views without an incredible challenge.
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This Bay Area destination feels like an escape to Italy, with scenery similar to the Italian Riviera, authentic Mediterranean food, and a local arts scene.
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This cross-country hiking trail takes travelers through 15 states and over 300 communities, passing historical sites and national parks along the way.
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Not far from LA and San Diego is a weekend escape complete with multiple beaches, an eclectic assortment of restaurants, and unique local shops.
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ATV and UTV enthusiasts, along with hikers and campers, can enjoy a day (or night) at this national forest covering a whopping 5,000 square miles.
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If you don't mind a challenging hike, plan a trip to this collection of lakes in California, where you can swim, camp, and take in the natural scenery.
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Follow in the footsteps of a 19th-century explorer while spotting flora and fauna on the 22-mile off-roading trail in this western national park.
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Though Florida is best known for its beaches, this Sunshine State city boasts a warm, mineral-rich spring, and visitors can swim in its waters.
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In one unique Midwest city, you'll soon find a record-breaking water roller coaster with a 75-foot drop and speeds of 45 mph across its 1,000-foot track.
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While the Sierra Nevada Mountains are hardly a hidden gem, this area known as the "Lost Sierra" offers a quiet getaway with serene campsites and stunning views.
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Spot wildlife, hike trails lined with colorful flowers, and camp under pitch-black skies ideal for stargazing in this desert escape in California.
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This unique trail in California offers off-roading enthusiasts over 20 miles of challenging terrain, nature, and breathtaking scenery from its high elevation.
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With four beaches, scenic hiking trails, delicious seafood, and even a famous Taco Bell location, this Northern California city is ideal for a coastal getaway.
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With more than 1,100 miles of trails, including some winter paths, this national park has the most miles of hiking routes of any national park in the country.
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Considered one of Amtrak's most scenic routes, this California train ride stretches for 351 miles and includes stops in several popular coastal cities.
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Camp, hike, spot colorful wildflowers, and take in the stunning, starry night skies at this uncrowded canyon park in south-central California.
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Everything is bigger in Texas, including this record-breaking giga dive roller coaster, with a 309-foot climb, a beyond-vertical drop, and speeds of 87 mph.
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This California city, with its upscale hotels and wellness culture, helped put surfing on the map, thanks to visiting pro wave riders and a surf rock singer.
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In 2026, two U.S. airports made the list of the world's most beautiful air hubs for their innovative architectural design, efficiency, and visitor experience.
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If you ever dreamed of living inside a national park, like one couple in Montana's Glacier National Park, there's a loophole that might make it possible.
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This abandoned and once-flooded amusement park in New Orleans is set to rise again as a water park and entertainment hub thanks to a massive redevelopment.
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When driving to Yellowstone National Park, consider taking this seasonal route through mountains and national forests to see wildlife and stunning scenery.
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The sparkling blue and red waters produced by bioluminescence can be spotted along California's coast, especially at these five specific beaches.
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When you think of Illinois, water activities aren't typically the first thing you think of. But the largest water park in the state might change your view!
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