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Where and When to Get the Best Photos of the Milky Way This Year
The “River of Heaven”, the “Ganges of the Sky”, the “Vía Láctea.” All are names for what we call our home galaxy, the Milky Way. In summer, it’s some... Read More
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Google Earth Releases New Feature That Lets Travelers Virtually Tour National Parks Across the U.S. (Video)
With more national parks than states, most people will never have the time to visit every protected landscape in the U.S. These parks — which range from... Read More
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The Best National Parks to See Fall Foliage
Each autumn, Mother Nature stages a spectacular show for appreciative audiences throughout the country. Her schedule varies, but when she’s ready, green... Read More
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The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Get in Shape for an Active Vacation
Being a responsible traveler means more than watching your ecological impact and honoring local customs. You also have a responsibility to keep yourself... Read More
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8 National Parks Where You Can Have an Unforgettable Summer Vacation
Scenic beauty, history, recreation, learning, and renewal await at over 400 national parks and monuments in the United States. Since the 1872 creation... Read More
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The Best Airbnb Rentals for Visiting America's National Parks
In honor of the National Park Service's 100th birthday on Thursday, Airbnb has rounded up its most popular off-the-grid accommodations located in and... Read More
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Personal History: Lost in Acadia
Every time I’m in Maine, I drive past the lobster shacks and the live lumberjack show and the various other ticky-tackinesses that line the road leading... Read More
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About National Parks
At first glance, Alaska's Denali National Park is colossal. It’s about the size of Vermont—or half the size of Switzerland. The park’s main attraction,... Read More
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Expert Tips for National Parks Photography
Photographer Ian Shive has shot hundreds of our nation’s wildest spaces, many of which appeared in The National Parks, Our American Landscape (Earth... Read More
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America's Most Beautiful Coastal Walks
Mickey Hart, drummer for the Grateful Dead, knows just where to go to unwind: a coastal park near his Sonoma, CA, home. “Doran Beach has it all,” he... Read More
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Beautiful National Parks: Reader Photos
When you see a beautiful landscape, the natural impulse is to whip out your camera to capture it immediately and forever. This rings true especially... Read More
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Best National Parks for Wildlife Spotting
As an 11-year-old child, Bob Howells—whose only wildlife experience at that point had been spotting chipmunks during picnics and camping trips—prepared... Read More
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Just Back From: Mount Desert Island, Maine
You’d have to be dead inside not to love Maine, with its breathtaking landscapes, fresh sea air, and honest food. While I was there last week, I ate my... Read More