The great outdoors provide a beautiful backdrop for adventurous activities like hiking, biking, walking, scavenger hunts, and exploring national parks.
From late February through October, something is blooming in the Sonoran Desert nearly all year long. My favorite time to visit is spring, especially when a wet winter results in a “super bloom.” Here’s how to identify the orange, purple, red, and yellow Arizona wildflowers that cover the desert floor like a blanket and accent …
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With 3.5 million miles of rivers snaking their way through the United States, it’s hard to think of a state without at least one amazing riverwalk. Whether the riverwalk is surrounded by restaurants and attractions bustling with activity or flanked on both sides simply by nature’s beauty, there is something cathartic about being by the …
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Like many places in Big Sky Country, Billings quickly grew around the expanding railroad in the 1880s. And today, there’s something for everyone when you visit Billings. From history to hiking and mansions to malbec, you won’t want to miss these fun things to do in Billings, Montana. In Travels with Charley, John Steinbeck expressed how …
While Yosemite National Park is forever linked to Half Dome, the massive granite monolith immortalized by landscape photographer Ansel Adams, it’s also home to many fabulous flowing waterfalls. Bridalveil and Yosemite Falls are two of the most famous Yosemite waterfalls, but here are several others you’ll want to check out when you visit Yosemite National …
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About an hour east of the tall palm trees and lush golf courses that dominate Palm Springs, the desert landscape is dotted with gnarly trees that look like they belong in a Dr. Seuss book. But there’s more to do than just admire the Joshua trees when you visit this national park about two hours …
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Bicycles are a fun and increasingly popular way to explore destinations. But whether you travel with your own bicycle or rent a bike from an on-demand kiosk or local vendor, it’s important to know and follow the local biking rules before hitting the road. From the monuments in Washington, DC, to the streets of San …
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Summer in Chicago is nothing short of spectacular. Winter has finally melted away, replacing all of its depressing gray tones with shady green trees, calm blue water, and colorful flowers. From lush parks to sweeping waterfront views and from relaxing cruises to lively rooftop bars, these are the best outdoor activities in Chicago. Hotels.com asked …
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You don’t have to climb Mt. McKinley to experience high altitude sickness. A change in altitude of just a few thousand feet can result in headaches, shortness of breath, vomiting, and other high altitude sickness symptoms. These five tips will help you easily adjust to higher altitudes. I have an MBA (and not an MD), …
With bald eagles soaring above, black bears lumbering through the meadows, and herds of wild bison stopping traffic, Yellowstone National Park is an animal lover’s paradise. These are the best places to see Yellowstone animals when you visit America’s first national park. From mammals to birds and fish to amphibians, there are hundreds of animal …
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Nestled between two national forests in the shadow of Glacier National Park is the town of Whitefish, Montana. While it’s best known for its ski resort, these are the best things to do in Whitefish in the summer. I have a lot to be grateful for in life: Amazing parents Two sisters that I adore Kiddos …
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Located between the Southern New Mexico towns of Las Cruces and Alamogordo, the soft white gypsum dunes at White Sands National Park are one of the natural wonders of the world. Whether you want to explore the hiking trails, slide down the dunes, or enjoy a picnic in this natural wonderland, here’s what to wear …
