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I walked 62,804 steps around Manhattan. Somewhere around mile 20, I realized that slowing down didn’t need to mean falling behind

Enjoy the country’s most iconic scenery from the comfort of your own car with our guide to the eight most unforgettable national park drives

From exploring Arizona's canyons to surfing California'a beaches and hiking Utah's buttes, our national parks columnist shares his dream Southwest road-trip itineraries. Just gas up your rig, grab the sunscreen, and go.

I wanted off the tourist track, and these unique bungalows, set amid a canopy home to butterflies, iridescent birds, and monkeys, delivered

I found big adventure and warm weather in these national-park units spread across the Southeast and Southwest

This lodge is all about its spectacular location, within a national monument and between two national parks. It also has fire pits, free s’mores, and access to endless trails and rivers.

From a Denver hotel resembling an aspen grove to national-parks-adjacent stays with mountain-bike rentals and train access into the Grand Canyon, these new places are definitely on our vacation radar

Experience two of SoCal's stunning desert landscapes—the low Colorado to the east, and the mountainous Mojave to the west—with these gorgeous treks, ranging from 1 to 37 miles

As a former editor at Scuba Diving magazine, I've traveled to many islands. These are my absolute favorites for outdoor recreation.

Our national parks columnist reveals his all-time favorite treks in Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef for both beginner and advanced adventurers

My wife decided we needed an active outdoor getaway, a romantic ramble across moors and fells and three national parks. I knew it’d be hard. I’ve never been happier.

I stayed in these glass-walled geodesic domes under dark skies, just a few miles from Bryce Canyon National Park and its world-renowned hoodoos

Surrounded by more famous destinations, this area is often overlooked. Yet it is one of the wildest and most beautiful units in the national-park system.

It’s a tough job, but I’ve been testing these warm-soak places for many years. Here are my all-time favorites.

B.C.’s beauty is hard to top. Our writer shares her ideal route, packed with stunning coastlines, mountain peaks, and insider tips on where to stay, eat, and play.

Catch the colors and miss the crowds at these often-overlooked autumn destinations. Our parks columnists reveals where leaf peepers can see fall’s best shows.

The Frying Pan Tower is 32 miles offshore, way the heck up in the air, and the coolest vacation rental on earth

In most of the world, the crowds of summer have thinned, the temperatures are perfect, and prices are dropping. What are you waiting for?

As part of a long struggle with alcoholism, I decided to jump-start my recovery with a serious physical challenge: hiking 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail

Our trails columnist has hiked thousands of miles. These are the routes at the top of his bucket list. Thrill yourself with a trip to an amazing trail this year.

Our Maui-based writer offers intel on how best to explore the popular park, famous for volcano and crater hikes, sunrise views, tough road rides to the central summit, and supreme stargazing