Tagged: state-parks

Bike Tennessee with This Free Online Collection of Scenic Cycling Routes

Tennessee is making it easier to experience some of the state's best scenery and historic sites by bike.  A partnership between the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the…

The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip: A Weeklong Itinerary

Updated April 2, 2024 The Oregon Coast is about 364 miles long. The main artery, U.S. Highway 101, winds along the entire way, often with the ocean in view. On our leisurely weeklong…

California State Parks That Would Be National Parks Anywhere Else

Updated March 11, 2024 There are nine national parks in California—more than in any other state. From the iconic waterfalls and granite cliffs of Yosemite to the stark desert expanses…

A New Trail Connects the Best Waterfall Hikes in a Region with Hundreds of Them

If you ask us, spotting a waterfall is one of the best reasons to go on a hike, ranking right up there with breathing pristine mountain air and sampling all the latest innovations in…

What to Do in Maui if You Don't Have Much Time

For a smallish island, Maui has wildly diverse ecosystems and communities—there’s a lot to see and experience. If you only have three days, concentrate on some of Maui’s most…

Happy Trails! 8 Great Hikes for Families—from Day Trips to Overnight Treks

Taking a family hike is a fun and rejuvenating way to immerse yourself in the epic landscapes of the United States. Whether you opt for a quick day trip or a guided multinight journey,…

Two Years on a Bike: Photos of an Epic Ride from Canada to Argentina

Dutch travel writer and photographer Martijn Doolaard takes bike rides that last about as long as a grad school program. His previous book, One Year on a Bike (published by Gestalten…

Virginia Has a New Park Dedicated to the Region's Native Americans

A new park in Virginia is dedicated to honoring the region's past and present Native American inhabitants.  Located on more than 600 acres of woods and marshland along the York River…

10 Spectacular and Stirring Waterfall Hikes in the USA

There are waterfalls that inspire awe with their size and power. And there are smaller cascades that soothe frazzled nerves via painterly scenery and calming woodland soundtracks.…

Five Big Challenges Confronting Travelers During the Pandemic Recovery

Some of the ways Covid-19 has changed travel are obvious. When we plan almost any adventure now, first we take into account safety protocols like social distancing and masks. The…

WATCH: The Year's First Baby Bison Appear in South Dakota

A bison would make a good mascot for social distancing. Though the woolly animals may look invitingly pettable, getting too close can have disastrous consequences for humans—as the…

A First Timer's Guide to Sanibel Island, Florida's Nature Escape

Note: This gallery was published before Sanibel Island was devastated by Hurricane Ian in September, 2022.The shrimp-shaped slice of sand known as Sanibel Island floats along Florida’s…

Redwoods, Beer, and Bigfoot: Exploring California’s Santa Cruz Mountains

When Silicon Valley locals and visitors to the San Francisco Bay Area want to escape the tech bubble and connect with the outdoors, they typically go north to the Muir Woods National…

Free Admission at Wisconsin State Parks on the First Weekend of June

Wisconsin is giving locals and visitors alike a good reason to experience the state's considerable outdoor charms on June 2-3. That weekend, admission will be free at all Wisconsin…

Free Alabama Walking Tours, Summer's Cheapest Airfares, and Diamonds in Arkansas: Today's Travel Briefing

MARCH 22, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airlines, state parks, and historic districts.* WHEN TO FIND THE CHEAPEST FLIGHTS THIS SUMMER (Condé Nast…

Doug the Pug Does London, a Wine Fountain in Italy, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's the latest from the world's cities, parks, and pilgrimage sites.* FATHER AND DAUGHTER FIND 2.03-CARAT DIAMOND IN ARKANSAS STATE PARK (CNN). Crater of Diamonds State Park in…

Why Florida Is the Weirdest State in the Country

In the big dysfunctional family that is the United States of America, Florida is the strange uncle who drives on a suspended license, is a little too comfortable with his own nudity,…

Wildfire Closes Big Sur Parks, South Africa Tourism Boom, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* STATE PARKS ON BIG SUR COAST CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE (Huffington Post). Due to a huge wildfire that has already destroyed more…

Travel Health & Safety: Crying Babies on Your Plane

Until recently, I thought there was nothing to be done about crying babies on airplanes, and I'm sure most people believed the same. The mother might try jiggling the baby, feeding…