California Coast Inspires a Love for the Ocean

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

Weekend Getaway to Half Moon Bay

Cozy beach town is a short drive — and a world away — from San Francisco.

Road Trip to See Whales

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

New Mexico Casts an Enchanting Spell on a Road Trip Adventure

The most underrated state in the U.S. deserves our attention.

Saguaro National Park Drive Features Unique Beauty

The iconic saguaro cactus is a symbol of the Southwest.

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 New Mexico’s White Sands National Monument

Visit the Southwest’s most otherworldly natural attraction.

Take a Road Trip to Roswell, New Mexico, and Look for Signs of Alien Life

Town embraces its connection to UFOs and little green people.

Summer Road Trip on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway

The route through the Medicine Bow Mountains features fly-fishing, camping and more.

Road Trip to Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge

Geological wonders offer clues to Wyoming’s distant past.

5 Indie Bookstores Worth a Trip

These literary spots offers a unique experience in addition to a good read.

Utah's Scenic Byway 12 is a Masterpiece

The All-American road traverses slickrock and features a petrified forest, a beautiful waterfall and gourmet dining.

Learning to Love Wyoming’s Interstate 80

If you’re willing to stop and take some time, you’ll find gems along this infamous highway.

Nostalgic Route 66 Road Trip: Albuquerque to St. Louis

Choosing the “old road” opens up a world of appealing characters and beauty along the “Main Street of America.”

Nostalgic Route 66 Road Trip: Santa Monica to Albuquerque

On the “Mother Road,” you’ll find welcoming smiles and the guardian angel of the trail.

Explore California's Redwood Coast

This scenic region runs north from San Francisco through Redwoods National and State Parks along Highway 101.

Four Can’t-Miss Winter Destinations

Try snowboarding, dogsledding, biking or a scenic drive in one of these memorable locales.

Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

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

National Park Tradition Renews Family Ties

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

Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park

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

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.

A Multigenerational Trip to San Diego Creates Lifelong Memories

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

San Francisco: A Gateway to Yosemite National Park

An easy road trip takes you from a world-class city to a top national park.

Blown Away by Oregon’s Volcanic Legacy

Mount Hood, Smith Rock and Crater Lake are high spots of the state’s interior.

Three women adventurers forge their own Oregon Trail

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

Five National Parks Near Los Angeles

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

The Road to Hana

Challenging drive leads to beautiful vistas and simple food.

Driving Through America the Beautiful

A trip from Denver to Montana shows off the vast and varied scenery in the U.S.

Napa’s Calistoga Specializes in Stress Reduction and Small-Town Charm

A dozen spas pamper guests with mud baths, massages and mineral pools.

Glamping in Oregon

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

Bodie, California: A Ghost Town You Should Visit

About 200,000 people visit annually, but the buildings have no residents.

Yellowstone National Park in Winter

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

Winter Weekend Activities in Colorado

Cold weather creates chances for unique family adventures.

A Mindful Journey in Maui

Hawaii’s natural beauty is the perfect setting to slow down.

Weekend Getaway to Fresno, California

The city makes a convenient base to explore several beautiful national parks.

5 Midsize Cities With Thriving Art Scenes

Bigger cities such as New York or Los Angeles are well-known for their galleries, but here are five that might surprise you.

Drive to Napa Valley for the “Other Harvest” — Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Fans of “liquid gold” can set up tasting tours at wineries and shops.

Castello di Amorosa: A Tuscan-Style Castle in California

You’ll feel like royalty at this unique winery in Napa Valley.

Modern-Day Prospectors

From San Francisco, Jess and Eddie take a weekend road trip to Happy Camp, California, to learn gold-panning.

Rescue Relay

Group proves love knows no boundaries.

Blind Hike

At times, exploring an interest or passion through the lens of travel can provide perspective. But what if the lens was broken and the loss was your sight?

Chaco Canyon: Center of an Ancient Culture

Preserved ruins in New Mexico hint at what life was like hundreds of years ago.

An American Safari

The Ponce family travels from their hometown of Chicago, Illinois, to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Colorado Fourteener Side Trips

If you don't want to climb, families and non-hikers can still find plenty to do near Colorado fourteeners.

A Two-Day Driving Tour of the San Juan Skyway

Soak in the hot springs, ride the narrow-gauge railroad or stay in a cozy lodge during this road trip.

Insider's Guide to San Francisco Attractions

Tips on what to see, do, eat and drink on your next visit.

Vintage Shopping in New Mexico

Trek through the Southwest results in coveted Stetson.

New Mexico’s Burning Question: Green or Red Chiles?

No matter which you choose, the Hatch chile delivers big flavor.

Unlikely Albuquerque Is a New Coffee Mecca

Coffee purveyors in the desert city provide a haven for communities.

Llama Trekking in New Mexico

Explore the mountains with some new furry pals.

Canyon de Chelly: A Drive to the Home of the Navajo

Native American land inspired an iconic art form.

Zion National Park: The Intersection of Inspiration and Art

Utah's first national park spawns creativity in visitors.

Cold Weather Photography Tips

Protect your gear and yourself from freezing temperatures.

Chasing the Light in Joshua Tree National Park

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

Celebrate the Seasons at Yosemite National Park

From roaring waterfalls to colorful trees, the park is a year-round spectacle.

A Traveler's Tribute to Trees

The drive from Olympic National Park to San Francisco features spectacular views of towering forests.

Bryce Canyon National Park

Utah's national parks are beautiful during the day and turn to a magnificent spectacle at night.

Craft Chocolate Makers Fuel Passion

Chocolate has been building to its coffee moment.

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.

Payday Getaways: Grand Lake, Colorado

Outdoor activities include kayaking and zip lining.

The Nature of Seattle

From outdoor activities, to sustainable farming and top-notch seafood restaurants, the Seattle area offers visitors a unique flavor of the Northwest.

The Bee Journey

Beekeeper Sarah Red-Laird drives her bees to the beautiful orchards of Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood, California, to help pollinate plum trees.

Scott Otteman’s Five Most Memorable Colorado Fourteeners

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

Fourteener Food

Whether searching for casual dining or something more upscale in Colorado, satisfying meals are easy to find.

Western United States

Utah's Scenic Byway 12 is a Masterpiece

The All-American road traverses slickrock and features a petrified forest, a beautiful waterfall and gourmet dining.

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California Coast Inspires a Love for the Ocean

Weekend Getaway to Half Moon Bay

Road Trip to See Whales

New Mexico Casts an Enchanting Spell on a Road Trip Adventure

Saguaro National Park Drive Features Unique Beauty

Friends Reconnect on a Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

Road Trip to New Mexico’s White Sands National Monument

Take a Road Trip to Roswell, New Mexico, and Look for Signs of Alien Life

Summer Road Trip on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway

Road Trip to Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge

5 Indie Bookstores Worth a Trip

Utah's Scenic Byway 12 is a Masterpiece

Learning to Love Wyoming’s Interstate 80

Nostalgic Route 66 Road Trip: Albuquerque to St. Louis

Nostalgic Route 66 Road Trip: Santa Monica to Albuquerque

Explore California's Redwood Coast

Four Can’t-Miss Winter Destinations

Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

National Park Tradition Renews Family Ties

Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Fourteener Fever

A Multigenerational Trip to San Diego Creates Lifelong Memories

San Francisco: A Gateway to Yosemite National Park

Blown Away by Oregon’s Volcanic Legacy

Three women adventurers forge their own Oregon Trail

Five National Parks Near Los Angeles

The Road to Hana

Driving Through America the Beautiful

Napa’s Calistoga Specializes in Stress Reduction and Small-Town Charm

Glamping in Oregon

Bodie, California: A Ghost Town You Should Visit

Yellowstone National Park in Winter

Winter Weekend Activities in Colorado

A Mindful Journey in Maui

Weekend Getaway to Fresno, California

5 Midsize Cities With Thriving Art Scenes

Drive to Napa Valley for the “Other Harvest” — Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Castello di Amorosa: A Tuscan-Style Castle in California

Modern-Day Prospectors

Rescue Relay

Blind Hike

Chaco Canyon: Center of an Ancient Culture

An American Safari

Colorado Fourteener Side Trips

A Two-Day Driving Tour of the San Juan Skyway

Insider's Guide to San Francisco Attractions

Vintage Shopping in New Mexico

New Mexico’s Burning Question: Green or Red Chiles?

Unlikely Albuquerque Is a New Coffee Mecca

Llama Trekking in New Mexico

Canyon de Chelly: A Drive to the Home of the Navajo

Zion National Park: The Intersection of Inspiration and Art

Cold Weather Photography Tips

Chasing the Light in Joshua Tree National Park

Celebrate the Seasons at Yosemite National Park

A Traveler's Tribute to Trees

Bryce Canyon National Park

Craft Chocolate Makers Fuel Passion

People of Haines, Alaska

Payday Getaways: Grand Lake, Colorado

The Nature of Seattle

The Bee Journey

Scott Otteman’s Five Most Memorable Colorado Fourteeners

Fourteener Food

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