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Photo courtesy of Flickr/Miguel Vieira More than nine million people visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, making it the most popular national park in the United States. It even beats the Grand Canyon, which comes in second and annually attracts about five million travelers. So where did it all start? The park’s history…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/edward stojakovic America’s National Park Service is turning 100 this year, which is just one of many reasons to celebrate the epic beauty of two great wilderness preserves: Yellowstone and Yosemite. Both parks offer exciting activities and postcard-ready vistas. But deciding which to visit (if you must pick one) takes some intensive…
Photo Credit: Alex Webster Booking an all-inclusive stay in Mexico or the Dominican Republic may seem like the best option for budget-minded travelers, but road trips across America can be far cheaper. In my case, I traveled from Seattle to Denver over 11 days in June/July 2015 and spent only $115 on accommodations the entire…
Here at Oyster, we’ve been to thousands of incredible places around the world, from the tropical jungles of Costa Rica to skyscraper-filled Dubai. And while there are some destinations that are continuously on our travel list — Paris, Miami, and Berlin (you can never go too often!) — we thought long and hard about which…
It happens to all of us; we become so preoccupied with day-to-day life that we forget to experience the natural environment that is right on our doorstep. With such vast and varying landscapes, Australia is sure to have an outdoor adventure to suit your fitness level and interests, and getting some fresh air will leave…
There are so many awesome road trips you can take to explore the U.S. and honestly, we want to do them all. You can drive Maine to Florida, New York to Cali, or a million other routes in between… but have you ever thought of road tripping from Vancouver to Tijuana? We have, and it…
The U.S. is home to 58 national parks, all filled with breathtaking landscapes and rampant wildlife…so narrowing this list down to 10 was difficult. After considering location, accessibility, and scenery, we picked the 10 parks that must make your must-visit list — whether it be for a week-long camping excursion or just a couple of…
Even though Hawaii is known for its breathtaking beaches, the 50th state actually offers much more than just a swim in crystalline waters and great waves to surf. Discover the archipelago’s wonders — away from its sandy stretches — with this selection of activities we’ve come up with for you. From the soaring cliffs of…
One of the perks of the upcoming long weekend (besides immortalizing the great Martin Luther King Jr, natch) would be that all of the 397 U.S. National Parks will offer free admission from Saturday through Monday. Sweet deal, right? We scoped out some of our favorite parks — and some amazing hotels to go along…