Credit: Courtesy of West Virginia Department of Tourism As any stargazer knows, the most important ingredient for stellar star viewing is inky-black skies. It's why big cities, with their constantly lit buildings and endless streetlights, are severely lacking in terms of worthwhile stargazing. And it's why West Virginia, with its…
There's something special about desert towns. Be it their otherworldly landscapes, arid climate, mystical vibes, or unique flora and fauna, these destinations offer an escape unlike any other. Even better, they have modern amenities, but you can still get away from it all for a bit of solitude. Thankfully, there…
Credit: Justin Weiler/Courtesy of Abercrombie & Kent Forget spring break — push back your travels till May and join a once-in-a-lifetime round-the-world private jet journey with luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent. Credit: Justin Weiler/Courtesy of Abercrombie & Kent Departing on May 5, the 23-day "Cultural Treasures" trip will see…
If you're searching for the best places to camp in Florida, you're going to be met with a lot of warnings about hot, muggy, mosquito-filled nights in swampy environs. And while choosing the wrong place at the wrong time is guaranteed to reward you with this exact experience, there are…
Credit: Arlen Hall/Courtesy of REI Co-op Adventures Joshua Tree National Park has long been a popular destination for its magical scenery and otherworldly trademark trees. While day trips through the California park can provide a taste of its wondrous sites, REI Co-op Adventures' Joshua Tree Weekend Cycling Trip offers a…
Credit: Sarah Knapp As millions of people flock to the Grand Canyon to enjoy the expansive views and picture-worthy day hikes, it's easy to wonder how a place so vast can feel so crowded. It's unsurprising that one of the seven natural wonders of the world attracts visitors from all…
Credit: Ron Reznick/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Yosemite National Park is testing out a lottery system for summer reservations at one of its most popular campgrounds. For $10, hopeful campers can enter the lottery, which is running until Feb. 6. The winners — 640 of them — will…
Credit: Nina Ruggiero "The babies might try to chew on your flippers," Eric Saucedo, our Baja Expeditions guide, warned us as we prepared to jump from our little boat off the coast of Espíritu Santo, an uninhabited island in the Sea of Cortez. I could hardly hear him over the…
A decade ago, Meghan Haywood Sullivan and Sierra Quitiquit met as most climate activists do: while camping on top of a glacier in Alberta. Sullivan, a professional photographer, and Quitiquit, a professional skier, were on hand for a shoot in the wilds of Canada, and immediately hit it off over…
Credit: Travis Burke Under Canvas, America's premier glamping outfitter, is adding one more location to its already stellar roster. In August, the company announced its plans to open Under Canvas Bryce Canyon in Southwest Utah on June 2, 2022. The spot, the company explained, will be located in the middle…