Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

Six family members immerse themselves in nature and attempt to bond.

California Coast Inspires a Love for the Ocean

During a road trip up the coast, five residents share their passion for the Pacific.

Rediscovering California’s Eastern Sierra

A photographic journey along an iconic mountain range on the West Coast brings healing and much more.

Quebec City is the Perfect Romantic Weekend Getaway

Two empty nesters seek a new beginning in Quebec, Canada.

Yellowstone National Park in Winter

During the cold-weather months, the park offers spectacular scenes of wildlife.

Swimming With Manatees in Florida

A close encounter with these gentle giants makes for an unforgettable adventure.

Florida’s Space Coast Launches Memories

A trip to the Kennedy Space Center embraces the past and celebrates the future.

Genealogy Travel: The Drive for Knowledge

Curiosity and a rental car are all that’s needed to gain a sense of self.

Old Friends Drive the Sea to Sky Highway

A workaholic who dreads weekends and a wanderer constantly in motion explore Canada’s Sea to Sky Highway.

Type Two Fun: Learning to Mountaineer on the Wapta Icefield

A look into the reasons we explore, and what drives us to stand on summits.

Dream of Diamonds? Take a road trip to Arkansas

Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only publicly accessible diamond site.

Road Trip to See Whales

A whale watcher dedicates nearly four decades to an unanticipated passion.

Fourteener Fever

For the past 25 years, Connie Gelb Otteman’s family has crisscrossed Colorado's high country on a mad mission to climb all 58 14,000-foot peaks.

Friends Reconnect on a Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

Once stricken by grief, a world traveler returns the gift of kindness on the way to Big Sur.

Road Trip to See Waterfalls in Tennessee

A loose travel itinerary allows discoveries around every turn.

Glamping in Oregon

An adventure-loving couple takes a more luxurious route to celebrate their anniversary.

A Do-Over Honeymoon in Hawaii

A couple soaks up Oahu’s charm on a romantic getaway.

A Family of 14 Reunites in South Haven, Michigan

A personality fueled get-together brings out cameras, spreadsheets and Moscow Mules.

Romantic Weekend Getaway at St. Michaels on Chesapeake Bay

A couple takes a break from their hectic lives to visit Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

A Mother-Daughter Road Trip on the Pacific Marine Circle Route

A world traveler explores southern Vancouver Island and looks for a place to call home.

A Multigenerational Trip to San Diego Creates Lifelong Memories

Parents and grandparents help nurture children’s interests on their family vacation.

Why I Love Wisconsin

A hometown girl from Madison tells you why you should visit the Badger State.

A Visit to Charleston in Search of Perfect Photos

From lush gardens to breathtaking beaches, the South Carolina city is a visual paradise.

Three women adventurers forge their own Oregon Trail

Bandon, Yachats and Cannon Beach make perfect bases for exploring the coast.

New York 5K Challenge Revives Dream

A former college runner comes back to the sport after a six-year hiatus.

Mountain Musings in Lincoln, New Hampshire

Generations Connect on the Ski Slopes of the White Mountains.

Three Great Ski Resorts Near Lincoln, New Hampshire

Each resort has its strengths and its own vibe.

Gear up for Ski Season in the White Mountains

Lincoln, New Hampshire, features great lodges and shops.

Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park

The Love family embraces winter in Colorado to experience a new adventure.

Winter Weekend Activities in Colorado

Cold weather creates chances for unique family adventures.

Scott Otteman’s Five Most Memorable Colorado Fourteeners

A devoted hiker shares his favorite Colorado climbs and explains why each one is special.

Chasing the Light in Joshua Tree National Park

College friends reunite in a desert wonderland with a deepened appreciation for each other.

Barbecue Lover Judges for Herself

She rekindled the flame in Washington, D.C., and then found the best joints in town.

On the Road — and the Beaches — in Maui with Friends

The Hawaiian island’s tropical embrace offers a memorable vacation in paradise.

Barbecue Judge Picks Favorite Spots in Washington, D.C., area

Baby back ribs, pulled pork, chicken, turkey and brisket satisfy smoked-meat urge.

How to Judge Barbecue

Backyard-barbecue fanatics and serious road-warriors can take their passion for wood-smoked meats to the next level.

Floating with Friends on Ozark Rivers

For almost half a century, a group of high school buddies have bonded on the water.

Top 5 Ozark Rivers to Float

After 50 years of enjoying the water, our author reveals his favorite river journeys.

Echo Bluff is Gateway to Ozark Adventures

Missouri’s newest state park has a lodge that makes a great base for exploring.

Relearning the joy of skiing in Park City, Utah

After a childhood accident, one traveler conquers her fear of the slopes.

National Park Tradition Renews Family Ties

After suffering loss, a lifelong traveler reconnects with relatives and creates lasting memories.

Beautiful Places to Run in and Around New York City

The Big Apple offers plenty of scenic spots to train.

Five National Parks Near Los Angeles

All the destinations are beautiful and within a day’s drive.

Amish Woodworkers Build Lasting Furniture — and Community

Northern Indiana is home to a host of businesses that produce coveted handmade products.

Llama Trekking in New Mexico

Explore the mountains with some new furry pals.

A Maine Islander Returns Home

Adam Alexander shares what he loves about his home in North Haven. Read about what he's learned from living on the tiny island in Maine.

Home Sharing Creates Lifestyle Changes

People form travel friendships at home while pursuing personal passions.

Maine Is Perfect Home for Well-Traveled Couple

An apparel designer and architectural artist learn to appreciate their home by spending time away.

The Fight to Save Cumberland Island

A self-taught biologist campaigns to preserve wilderness on Georgia's largest barrier island.

People of Haines, Alaska

For a community like Haines — population 2,508 at last count — the best way to really understand it is through its people.

Vintage Shopping in New Mexico

Trek through the Southwest results in coveted Stetson.

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What Inspires You?

Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

California Coast Inspires a Love for the Ocean

Rediscovering California’s Eastern Sierra

Quebec City is the Perfect Romantic Weekend Getaway

Yellowstone National Park in Winter

Swimming With Manatees in Florida

Florida’s Space Coast Launches Memories

Genealogy Travel: The Drive for Knowledge

Old Friends Drive the Sea to Sky Highway

Type Two Fun: Learning to Mountaineer on the Wapta Icefield

Dream of Diamonds? Take a road trip to Arkansas

Road Trip to See Whales

Fourteener Fever

Friends Reconnect on a Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

Road Trip to See Waterfalls in Tennessee

Glamping in Oregon

A Do-Over Honeymoon in Hawaii

A Family of 14 Reunites in South Haven, Michigan

Romantic Weekend Getaway at St. Michaels on Chesapeake Bay

A Mother-Daughter Road Trip on the Pacific Marine Circle Route

A Multigenerational Trip to San Diego Creates Lifelong Memories

Why I Love Wisconsin

A Visit to Charleston in Search of Perfect Photos

Three women adventurers forge their own Oregon Trail

New York 5K Challenge Revives Dream

Mountain Musings in Lincoln, New Hampshire

Three Great Ski Resorts Near Lincoln, New Hampshire

Gear up for Ski Season in the White Mountains

Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Winter Weekend Activities in Colorado

Scott Otteman’s Five Most Memorable Colorado Fourteeners

Chasing the Light in Joshua Tree National Park

Barbecue Lover Judges for Herself

On the Road — and the Beaches — in Maui with Friends

Barbecue Judge Picks Favorite Spots in Washington, D.C., area

How to Judge Barbecue

Floating with Friends on Ozark Rivers

Top 5 Ozark Rivers to Float

Echo Bluff is Gateway to Ozark Adventures

Relearning the joy of skiing in Park City, Utah

National Park Tradition Renews Family Ties

Beautiful Places to Run in and Around New York City

Five National Parks Near Los Angeles

Amish Woodworkers Build Lasting Furniture — and Community

Llama Trekking in New Mexico

A Maine Islander Returns Home

Home Sharing Creates Lifestyle Changes

Maine Is Perfect Home for Well-Traveled Couple

The Fight to Save Cumberland Island

People of Haines, Alaska

Vintage Shopping in New Mexico