5 Indie Bookstores Worth a Trip

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

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.

A Multigenerational Trip to San Diego Creates Lifelong Memories

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

Weekend Getaway to Fresno, California

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

Blown Away by Oregon’s Volcanic Legacy

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

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

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

Castello di Amorosa: A Tuscan-Style Castle in California

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

Three women adventurers forge their own Oregon Trail

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

San Francisco: A Gateway to Yosemite National Park

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

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.

A Mindful Journey in Maui

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

Colorado Fourteener Side Trips

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

Explore California's Redwood Coast

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

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.

The Road to Hana

Challenging drive leads to beautiful vistas and simple food.

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.

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.

Glamping in Oregon

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

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.

Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

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

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.

National Park Tradition Renews Family Ties

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

Chasing the Light in Joshua Tree National Park

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

Five National Parks Near Los Angeles

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

Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park

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

Yellowstone National Park in Winter

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

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.

Driving Through America the Beautiful

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

Craft Chocolate Makers Fuel Passion

Chocolate has been building to its coffee moment.

Winter Weekend Activities in Colorado

Cold weather creates chances for unique family adventures.

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.

Four Can’t-Miss Winter Destinations

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

Bodie, California: A Ghost Town You Should Visit

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

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 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.

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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5 Indie Bookstores Worth a Trip

5 Midsize Cities With Thriving Art Scenes

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

A Multigenerational Trip to San Diego Creates Lifelong Memories

Weekend Getaway to Fresno, California

Blown Away by Oregon’s Volcanic Legacy

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

Castello di Amorosa: A Tuscan-Style Castle in California

Three women adventurers forge their own Oregon Trail

San Francisco: A Gateway to Yosemite National Park

Modern-Day Prospectors

Rescue Relay

Blind Hike

Chaco Canyon: Center of an Ancient Culture

An American Safari

A Mindful Journey in Maui

Colorado Fourteener Side Trips

Explore California's Redwood Coast

A Two-Day Driving Tour of the San Juan Skyway

The Road to Hana

Utah's Scenic Byway 12 is a Masterpiece

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

Glamping in Oregon

Llama Trekking in New Mexico

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

Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

Zion National Park: The Intersection of Inspiration and Art

Cold Weather Photography Tips

National Park Tradition Renews Family Ties

Chasing the Light in Joshua Tree National Park

Five National Parks Near Los Angeles

Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Yellowstone National Park in Winter

Celebrate the Seasons at Yosemite National Park

A Traveler's Tribute to Trees

Bryce Canyon National Park

Driving Through America the Beautiful

Craft Chocolate Makers Fuel Passion

Winter Weekend Activities in Colorado

People of Haines, Alaska

Four Can’t-Miss Winter Destinations

Bodie, California: A Ghost Town You Should Visit

Payday Getaways: Grand Lake, Colorado

The Nature of Seattle

The Bee Journey

Scott Otteman’s Five Most Memorable Colorado Fourteeners

Fourteener Fever

Fourteener Food

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