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How to Get Free Entry to US National Parks in 2024

All the tips and tricks for getting into national parks and state parks without opening your wallet.

The 10 Most-Searched National Parks of 2023, According to Google Maps

Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion take the top three spots—while other beloved destinations are notably absent.

Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas

The Formula One racing driver looks back on a life-altering journey through Africa.

A Beginner's Guide to Winter Camping

With the right gear and preparation, winter camping can actually be—dare we say—cozy.

‘Planet Earth III' Producer Mike Gunton on Traveling to the World’s Most Spectacular Places

What is it like working with David Attenborough? Gunton takes us behind the scenes and down memory lane to such places as Madagascar, Namibia, and more.

Tagging Along With Newfoundland's Resident Whale Whisperer

In the coastal town of Triton, Newfoundland, there's a local whale expert named—believe it or not—Whalen.

Women Who Travel Podcast: Life on a Windswept Scottish Island

Host Lale Arikoglu sits down with writer Tamsin Calidas to talk about making the bold move from London, her affinity for animals, and the regenerative power of nature.

Singapore Is Ready to Be Rediscovered—By Tourists and Locals Alike

Singaporeans have spent the last few years getting reacquainted with their home. Now a new energy—and sense of identity—is emerging.

The Best Places to Stay in Banff National Park

From a ski-in hotel room to a château on the banks.

Where to Stay Near White Sands National Park

 From boutique Western hotels to gorgeous glamping domes.

Great White Shark Safaris Have Come to Cape Cod—Here's How to Responsibly Experience One

Travelers are getting to know the Cape’s most controversial new inhabitants—a fast-growing white shark population.

13 Scenic Michigan State Parks for Stargazing, Hiking, and Boating on Turquoise Waters

Dark Sky Preserves, scalable sand dunes, and sunny lakeshores await in the Great Lakes State.

A Complete Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park

Find the best views, waterfalls, peaks, and lakes at this iconic alpine park.

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in the Adirondacks—the Birthplace of the American Vacation

The Adirondacks coined the term 'vacation' in the 19th-century. Today, the iconic area is seeing a dynamic new revival.