Category: Travel

The streets of Chicago crackle with energy and history. Vibrant personalities, softened by Midwestern warmth, flow through its 77 neighborhoods. It’s a big city wrapped in small-town sensibilities, both grounded and passionate. Living here grants you hustle and heart. Though this is a place where people still say hello when walking down the street, it…

Pradeep Chandra and Patrick Rodden became friends through Instagram. They continually showed up on the same comment threads in national park posts. Seeing as they had the same ideologies, they became fast friends. Since then, they have spent time together in Yosemite, Death Valley, Haleakalā, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks. They have also toured several…

At 1,169 square miles, Yosemite is a big park—so big that it can be daunting for first-time visitors. Here’s where to go in the park to find popular features and recreation opportunities.

Sampling the range and diversity of food in the United States could take a lifetime. Many books are dedicated solely to food in the United States, so this list is hardly comprehensive—it’s just a starting point for your food bucket list.

This Death Valley day trip itinerary will guide you to the park's most iconic sights while giving you plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs and enjoy a back-road adventure.

Here are Capitol Reef National Park's best sights along Route 24 Scenic Byway, from stunning vistas to historical buildings to petroglyphs and a small but amazingly photogenic waterfall.

The longer you stay in Capitol Reef, exploring its details, the better it gets. If you only have one day to spend in the park, start here.

Hundred-mile views, hidden coves, and private waterfalls await just down the trail. From short stretches to full-day treks, here are the best hikes to check out on your Blue Ridge road trip.

It is completely possible to go hiking, take in the scenery, and more as a wheelchair user at the country’s best national parks, but these activities may just need to be done a bit differently. If you are planning a trip to a national park, it’s important to do the proper research ahead of time,…

Planning to explore Canyonland's backcountry on foot, bike, boat, or 4WD? Get to know fees, permits, and more for the Maze District, River District, and Horseshoe Canyon Unit.

Canyonlands National Park campgrounds are few and far between in its four districts. Find information on where and how to camp in each district.

From sprawling city-wide views, to ancient forests, to deep, yawning canyons, here are the best hikes for a California road trip whether you prefer a short, easy jaunt or a break from the blacktop with a day-long trek.