This small community of Frenchman Bay provides access to beautiful hiking trails and some quieter parts of Acadia, while also hosting a unique granite gallery.
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On California's northern coast, a small town offers oyster shacks by the water, scenic trails through state parks, and wild beaches far from city crowds.
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Some popular hikes in California require long waits for permits before you can hit the trail, but this area in a state park is easier to access without them.
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If you love taking your furry friend on adventures, these dog-friendly national parks and monuments are must-visit spots where you can both explore together.
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See bison, moose, elk, pronghorn, bears, birds, wolves, and countless other animals in this wildlife-rich valley in Yellowstone National Park.
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This West Virginia drive winds past rugged cliffs, vast forests, and quiet towns, making it one of the best ways to see fall foliage and mountain views.
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Twin towns in West Virginia offer a destination to explore arts and history, visit longstanding breweries, and dive into nature with spectacular waterfalls.
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A dedicated trail in the Pacific Northwest takes patrons on a scenic trek through the majestic Columbia River Gorge to award-winning breweries.
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A place that is held sacred sits between Santa Fe and Taos in New Mexico, a place where cultures have melded and a destination for historical discoveries.
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This history-rich town in Montenegro sits near a tall peak and a glorious national park, where you can enjoy gorgeous views and visit a mountaintop mausoleum.
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This East Coast destination is Samantha Brown's top pick for a fall getaway, thanks to its 50,000 acres of land filled with foliage and breathtaking sights.
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America's National Parks are areas of wilderness that can be dangerous if not respected, however, this iconic location is actually one of the deadliest.
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A fine or trespassing charge is the least of your worries if straying off the path in Yellowstone. Any transgression could cost you your life.
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This U.S. national park, filled with rich wildlife and foliage, comes alive in the fall season and is one of Samantha Brown's favorite places for leaf peeping.
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One secluded state park near Austin, Texas, offers a lakeside getaway with hiking trails, campsites, peaceful boating and swimming, and fishing opportunities.
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The most picturesque time of the year? You can be the judge, but these Blue Ridge Mountain adventures will have you singing the praises of fall in no time.
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Between Portland and Old Orchard Beach, visitors can find a Maine park that offers pebble beaches, calming waves, tide pools, trails, and severe rocky cliffs.
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This California town may be small, but it packs a punch with unique forests, diving and paddling spots, and charming inns that suit all kinds of travelers.
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When planning a trip to Mount Rainier, stay just outside the national park in this secret Sasquatch-themed town with trains, horseback riding, and forests.
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This U.S. national park is known for its local bear population, and some visitors have been caught feeding the animals. Here's why that's a bad idea.
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During spring run-off season, a creek flows right through Great Sand Dunes National Park, complete with little rapids that are perfect for skim boarding.
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Explore an outdoor wonderland in Connecticut that offers cliffs for rock climbing, ponds for swimming, nearby options for camping, and trails for hiking.
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This island state park in West Virginia has a scandalous past. Today, it welcomes 40,000 people per year and offers wagon rides, hikes, and a Palladian mansion.
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Camp, hike, bike, ride a horse or ATV, or snowshoe and snowmobile along the trails at this state forest in northwestern North Dakota, just south of the border.
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Explore Zion National Park's panoramic ridges, must-hike spots, and wildflower meadows from the road along one of America's most amazing scenic drives.
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This small North Carolina city surprises visitors with mountain trails, serene lakes, cultural flair, and a food scene that makes this destination unforgettable.
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This Hudson Valley getaway offers woodland hikes, river overlooks, and stone ruins, plus easy connections to rail trails and nearby dining and cafes.
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