Between LA And San Diego Lies A California Beach Town Ideal For Laid-Back Summer Fun
This Southern California city may not be as big as some of its neighbors, but it punches above its weight with multiple beaches, good eats, and shopping.
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Between LA And San Francisco Lies A California State Park With Beautiful Coastal Views
About three hours from San Francisco is a stunning coastal state park with breathtaking cliffs, an 80-foot waterfall, and several hiking trails.
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One Of Illinois' Popular Beaches In Chicago Offers Summer Fun And Waterfront Dining
In the summer, this Chicago beach comes alive, with its refreshing waters for swimming, a waterfront restaurant, a biking path, and gorgeous skyline views.
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North America's Longest Coastal Hiking Trail Will Span 1,200 Miles From Mexico To Oregon
This partially completed coastal trail across California takes hikers through scenic beaches, major cities, iconic structures, and wild animal habitats.
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America's Oldest Bridge Is Over 320 Years Old Within A Beautiful Pennsylvania Park
In a lush Pennsylvania park, you'll find the oldest bridge in the U.S., with cars and pedestrians making the same crossing that George Washington once made.
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One Of Florida's Best State Parks Has Pristine Springs For Swimming And Paddling
Swimming holes, paddling spots, hiking trails, and waters for snorkeling fill this beloved Florida state park, known for its spring-fed river.
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This California State Park Offers Stunning Coastal Camping And Summer Fun At The Beach
Named California's best state beach in 2025, this SoCal state park is an ideal escape if you're looking to camp, explore tide pools, and have fun on the water.
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California's Epic Lost Coast Trail Offers A Hiking Adventure With Spectacular Views
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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One Of The Best National Parks For Beginner Hikers Offers Captivating Coastal Views
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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America's First Coast-To-Coast Hiking Trail Offers A Scenic 6,800-Mile-Long Journey
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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This National Forest In The Midwest Offers Camping And Off-Roading For Summer Fun
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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Forget Lake Tahoe, Visit California's Popular Trio Of Lakes In The Sierra Nevada Mountains
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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Not Death Valley, Not Big Bend: This National Park Offers Ideal Off-Roading During Summer
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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California's 'Lost Sierra' Recreation Area Offers Idyllic Lakefront Camping And Hiking
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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This National Park In California Offers Serene Desert Camping And Recreation
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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Canada's 'Hawaii Of The North' Boasts White Sand Beaches And Crystal-Clear Waters
Get a taste of the tropics on this Canadian island, bursting with stunning views, beaches for swimming, hiking trails, and local food and art.
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One Of Northern California's Best Beach Towns Offers Coastal Trails Near San Francisco
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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Not Yosemite, Not The Grand Canyon: This National Park Has The Most Miles Of Trails
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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California's Colorful Canyon State Park Is Beloved By Locals And Tourists Alike
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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New York's Scenic Village In The Hudson River Valley Has Hiking Trails And A Nearby Castle
Less than two hours north of NYC is a cozy, riverside village with a charming main street, preserved architecture and historical sites, and nature escapes.
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This Gorgeous Lake Town In New York Offers A Quiet Getaway
With a population of just a few hundred residents, this small town in New York's Finger Lakes region boasts a calm atmosphere ideal for a relaxing trip.
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Three Brand New State Parks Are Coming To California – Here's What To Expect
California's governor has proposed three new state parks in the Central Valley region, offering riverside trails, Dust Bowl history, and wildlife habitats.
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Oregon's Stunning Coastal Destination Offers Serene Views And Hiking Trails
Explore wild protected land and marine reserves in this outdoor destination in Oregon, filled with stunning coastal views, wildlife, and even a diving spot.
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New York's Underrated Destination Offers A Beach Getaway That Rivals The Hamptons
Not far from the Hamptons lies another, less-crowded coastal destination ideal for quiet escapes with charming seaside towns and local beaches.
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Oregon's Hidden Gem Mountain City Boasts Scenic Nature And Outdoor Recreation
Between a mountain and a river in Oregon, you'll find the "windsurfing capital of the world" and one of the "most underrated travel destinations in the U.S."
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This Unique National Park Is An Underrated Southern Destination For First-Time Visitors
Tucked into woodlands in the South is a national park with fascinating underground trails, along with camping, boating, and other activities above ground.
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California's 'Gateway To Yosemite' Is Nestled In The Foothills Of The Sierra Nevadas
Within an hour's drive of Yosemite is a small community bursting with gold rush history and outdoor adventures, from rafting to skydiving and cycling.
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