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• Travel Tips

7 Amazing Mother-Daughter Trips to Take This Year

By Megan Johnson

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but let’s be honest—you never need an excuse to take a trip with your mom. After all, what better way to celebrate your bond and sneak in some quality time with the leading lady of your life? To help, we rounded up six awesome mother-daughter getaway ideas, from…

• Ski

8 Underrated Ski Destinations Out West

By Elizabeth Smith

As the cold weather approaches, so do winter getaways. For many of us, that means a trip out west, where 18 of the 21 most-visited ski resorts await. But while Vail, Aspen and Jackson Hole get most of the attention, there are plenty of under-the-radar spots with all the powder you can shred. So for…

• National Parks

8 Things to Know Before Visiting Yellowstone

By Lara Grant

Established in 1872, Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the United States, attracting millions of visitors every year. Its wide expanse of valleys, flowing rivers, observable wildlife, and plethora of geologic features like the iconic geyser Old Faithful make it a magical place to visit for people of all ages. So keep reading for…

• National Parks

10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Glacier National Park

By Lara Grant

It’s not as frequented as the Grand Canyon or Great Smoky Mountains, but Glacier National Park is one of the most spectacular spots in the United States. Packed with beautiful landscapes in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, and bordering Canada, the park is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. But before you start packing your hiking boots and tent,…

• Nature

The Most Stunning Mountain Destinations in the U.S.

By Lilly LeClair

Not all of us have the pleasure of living in major U.S. cities like Seattle, Denver, and Los Angeles, where mountain views are a part of the daily routine. Most of us will have to travel to get our fill of these scenic natural creations, which were formed as a result of Earth’s tectonic plates…

• Summer

8 U.S. Destinations Best Visited in the Summer

By Megan Wood

Summer is arguably the best time to travel in the United States, thanks to warm weather (finally), longer days, and school being out of session. But where to go? Luckily, the United States is a geographically diverse country with a lot of options for intrepid summer travelers across the budget spectrum. We rounded up eight…

• Nature

14 Luxury Camping Trips Around the World

By Anne Olivia Bauso

We all love camping…at least in theory we all love camping. In practice, some people take pleasure in the exhaustive prep work, set up, and break down more than others. For nature lovers who like to get their hands dirty, but also don’t mind a little white-glove service, these luxury camping retreats are ideal getaways.…

• Wildlife

The Best National Parks for Wildlife Spotting

By Lara Grant

If the possibility of seeing lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) gets your heart pumping in an excited way, there are several places to spot these wondrous animals outside of city zoos. National parks provide a true glimpse at how mammals and birds live in the wild, from arid desert landscapes to mountainous regions with…

• Nature

Incredible Glaciers to See Before They Melt

By Alisha Prakash

A sunny, 60-degree day sounds perfect — that is, unless you’re in Antarctica in middle of March. Earlier this month, the World Meteorological Organization confirmed that the continent set a new record high temperature (63.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in March 2015. This news comes after a recent University of Delaware study concluded that Adelie penguins in…

• Secret Getaways

The Most Underrated Places to Go in 2017

By Alisha Prakash

You’ve likely already snapped (or seen) the following travel photos: someone jumping in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, pinching the top of Big Ben in London, and staring off into the distance of a stunning natural landscape like Machu Picchu or the Grand Canyon. Some tourist destinations live up to their hype, while…