Just a 30-minute drive from Des Moines is a state park escape with an 814-acre lake where you can fish, paddle, and lounge on the expansive beach.
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Perched along the Mississippi River, this quiet village in Wisconsin offers easy access to outdoor adventures and is home to a charming downtown.
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The city is well-known for its multicultural influences, lively events, unique local dishes and cuisine, and famously eclectic architecture.
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This charming New Jersey suburb is a town you should visit near Newark with a walkable downtown, parks for playing sports and walking around, and family fun.
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If you love sleeping beneath millions of stars, among rock formations, cacti, and sand, these camping destinations in the American Southwest are ideal.
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Perfect, peeling waves are coming to Palm Desert’s new surf park in summer 2026, delivering 1,000 waves per hour for beginners and experts alike.
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See how the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and others compare in miles, terrain, elevation, and endurance demands.
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An often overlooked conservation area in Southwest Florida was once a thriving ranch, and now offers rare looks at wildlife from scenic campgrounds.
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Indianapolis, Indiana, is home to nearly 100 unique neighborhoods, including this one with an exciting arts and food scene, as well as newly refurbished parks.
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This New Jersey suburb offers waterfront parks, neighborhood eateries, scenic river views, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere with family-friendly appeal.
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Though your trip to the Finger Lakes may be for Watkins Glen State Park's waterfalls, there are more waterfalls and quieter trails in this near village.
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The weather is heating up and it's time for some adventure, which is the perfect excuse to head down south and see a fun city at a pretty reasonable price.
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This small Texas coastal destination near Corpus Christi is known for bay fishing, seafood, scenic waterfront views, and laid-back Gulf Coast charm.
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Some parks offer an escape that is truly in the middle of nowhere, while others are in the city, such as this one-of-a-kind park in Columbus, Ohio.
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Retirees will love visiting this historic Virginia town, tucked in the Shenandoah Valley, with both Revolutionary and World War I sites to explore.
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A dazzling lake created by a volcanic eruption sits between Portland and Mount Rainer, with accessible trails to experience the scenery.
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Before long, city dwellers in Dallas will experience the grand opening of a new, upscale hotel development. Here are the details on what exactly is coming.
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Just about an hour west of Boston sits a small Massachusetts town of about 5,000 residents that offers beautiful outdoors opportunities year-round,
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If you want to hit the trail and see some unique birds, head to this nature preserve in Ohio and check out the wildlife. It's just over an hour from Akron.
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A popular water park in Corpus Christi should be opening its gates for the season, but earlier this year the park's owners announced it was shutting down.
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Seemingly every town or city in this Southwest state has a stunning mountain view, not to mention other perks for retirees — here’s what you should know.
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This Eastern Washington park is located in the center of the second-largest city in the state and offers visitors stunning views over thundering cascades.
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Colorado is known for its abundant, top-tier ski resorts, and the best ones share some commonalities, while also offering different adventurous experiences.
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Tucked between Atlanta and Greenville, this small Georgia county seat offers historic squares, scenic farmland, and the state's largest livestock market.
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This peaceful Michigan village offers river paddling, scenic parks, quiet fishing spots, and one of the state's most fascinating ancient stone carvings.
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Within an hour's drive of NYC is a family-friendly city with waterfront fun, international cuisine, kid-friendly parks and indoor centers, and a cottage museum.
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This Washington park offers pedestrian trails through WWII housing remnants, as well as miles of mountain biking paths, surrounded by nature and wildlife.
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