For a great nature escape between Des Moines and Omaha, head to this state park with a glacial lake, scenic camping, fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
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The Paris Metro puts tourists alongside commuters in a fast-moving daily routine, where easily overlooked customs can make a first ride more awkward.
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Sugar Creek Nature Park in Indiana offers peaceful trails, creekside views, fishing, wildlife, picnic spots, and an easy escape near Crawfordsville.
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Carr Creek State Park in Kentucky offers a sandy beach, boating, fishing, camping, and peaceful mountain scenery around scenic Carr Creek Lake.
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This California woodland retreat offers towering trees and shaded creeks, hillside hikes, a gentle pond loop, and wildlife watching opportunities.
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Iowa offers scenic trails, a swimming beach, boating, camping, cabins, and colorful fall foliage along the Des Moines River.
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This magical annual Halloween event celebrates the spookiest holiday season with massive jack-o'-lantern displays in two different U.S. cities.
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Franklin State Forest in Tennessee offers waterfalls, scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and quiet backcountry camping across more than 8,800 acres.
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Nelson Dewey State Park offers blufftop campsites, Mississippi River views, short hiking trails, and Native American burial mounds in Wisconsin.
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Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park preserves Kawaiisu history in California’s Tehachapi Mountains, with guided tours, rock art, and ancient village sites.
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To escape into nature in Northern Wisconsin, head up to the Michigan border where a wild river leads to waterfall hikes, river fun, and primitive camping.
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Spend your retirement years soaking up four seasons while hitting the casino, taking strolls along the river, and visiting animal sanctuaries in this county.
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The Midwest is an underrated, autumnal gem that deserves just as much fall foliage hype as New England. Here are some of the best places for leaf peeping.
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Portugal is a small, vibrant country filled with art, culture, history, and food — but just be sure to learn these unspoken rules before you go there.
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Experience Los Angeles County away from the tourist spots in this suburban city, filled with family-friendly parks, diverse food spots, and a brewery.
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If you're visiting Hawaii's Big Island and aren't sure where to start, consider these local-approved spots, from a beach for snorkeling to a historical park.
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Climb into the forest canopy, follow quiet waterside trails buzzing with dragonflies, and then wind down in a hot-tub cabin at this laid-back Cheshire retreat.
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This Northumberland getaway blends historic streets, riverfront scenery, and an absolutely charming food-and-drink scene just outside Newcastle.
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Rated one of the most beautiful seaside villages in England, this coastal community is home to pristine beaches and a spectacular colony of gray seals.
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With several overlooks and quick access to both camping and hiking, this scenic byway in Missouri is a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful Ozarks.
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This postcard-worthy village is tucked amid sweeping valleys cradled by rugged peaks, with charming centuries-old architecture and romantic castles.
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This unassuming pocket near the Connecticut River once produced more paper than anywhere else in the world — today, it is a scenic piece of history.
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This village sits close enough to make a day trip, complete with castle exploring, tide pooling, and (if the timing is right) a fair that's over a mile long.
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Long Beach, Washington, is a cool, lovely destination in the summer, but if you want to head there in the off-season, there is plenty of check out as well.
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Set between Manchester and the Peak District, this lively market town has a fascinating silk history, trendy food hall, and independent breweries.
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This Highlands village offers access to exploring whatever your heart desires, whether historic structures, rambling the hills, or spending a day at the park.
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Although most of Colorado’s mountain landscape was formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity, one active volcano remains near Vail.
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