Nature & Wildlife
Where to Stay Near Yellowstone National Park: The Best Cabins, Hotels, and Lodges
From cozy mountain lodges to Airbnbs with stellar views, 23 excellent lodging options for your next national park trip.
By Emily Pennington
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.
By Rachel Chang
8 Enchanting Places Fully Reclaimed by Nature
From archaeological ruins to sunken churches, the elements have overtaken these abandoned locales.
By Charlotte Collins
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.
By Rachel Chang
Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas
The Formula One racing driver looks back on a life-altering journey through Africa.
By Arati Menon
The 25 Best National Parks in the US, From Acadia to Yellowstone
From classics that can’t be missed, to the totally underrated.
By Josh Laskin
A Beginner's Guide to Winter Camping
With the right gear and preparation, winter camping can actually be—dare we say—cozy.
By Emily Pennington
‘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.
By Olivia Morelli
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.
By Jennifer Billock
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.
By CNT Editors
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.
By Audrey Phoon
The Best Places to Stay in Banff National Park
From a ski-in hotel room to a château on the banks.
By Alexandra Toto
Where to Stay Near White Sands National Park
From boutique Western hotels to gorgeous glamping domes.
By Alexandra Toto
The Best Places to Stay in Olympic National Park, From Forested Lodges to Glamping in a Glass Dome
Choosing just one place to bed down in this beautiful, biodiverse Washington park is no easy feat.
By Emily Pennington
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.
By Todd Plummer
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.
By Ashlea Halpern
A Complete Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park
Find the best views, waterfalls, peaks, and lakes at this iconic alpine park.
By Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan
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.
By Karen Gardiner