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  • Lake Barkley, Kentucky, glittering under the sun
    By Anahid Akkam January 13th, 2025

    On The Shores Of A Giant Kentucky Lake Is A Thriving Year-Round Resort Offering Outdoor Fun

    If your idea of the perfect vacation involves swimming, fishing, hiking, and relaxing in a cozy cottage, plan your next trip around this Kentucky lake resort.

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  • Fall foliage at Bigelow Hollow State Park in Connecticut.
    By Mark LoProto January 13th, 2025

    The Little-Known Connecticut State Park Beloved For Its Uncrowded Forested Lake Beauty

    If you're looking for a true solitude during your next outdoor adventure, then this state park in Connecticut may provide the quiet trip you're seeking.

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  • a mountain in Mürren, Switzerland
    By Kristin Conard January 13th, 2025

    The Daredevil European Adventure That Had Rick Steves Waking In The Night Clutching His Mattress

    Think travel expert Rick Steves can only offer tips on his favorite cities and restaurant? He also knows a thing or two about seeking breathtaking adventure.

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  • View of Lake Lanier from Oakwood, GA
    By Carter Glascock January 13th, 2025

    Hidden Near Lake Lanier's Tree-Lined Shores Is A Historic Beauty Called 'Georgia's Most Underrated City'

    This charming city on the shores of Georgia's Lake Lanier boasts a plethora of outdoor activities and an incredibly community-friendly public university.

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  • A hiker looks out at the Adirondack mountains
    By Mina Elwell January 13th, 2025

    Walk Through The Adirondacks' Hidden 'Pavement Barrens' For A Surreal Eco-System With Desert Vibes

    You probably don't think of the desert when seeing the Adirondacks, but that will change when you visit the mountains' hidden pavement barrens.

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  • View of mountains near Area 51 on the Extraterrestrial Highway
    By Nate Gesar January 12th, 2025

    Sneak A Peek At The Legendary Area 51 With Beautiful Desert Scenery From A Hidden Nevada Summit

    The Legendary Area 51 is off-limits, but you can sneak a peek from a distance from a hidden Nevada summit surrounded by beautiful desert scenery.

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  • Inside Ruby Falls Cave
    By Nate Gesar January 12th, 2025

    The Southern State That Offers 10,000 Caves And Caverns To Explore

    Adventurous travelers and especially spelunkers should head to this state for the ultimate chance to explore myriad caves and learn so much natural history.

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  • Red boathouse on Seneca Lake with sunset
    By Rene Bennett January 12th, 2025

    New York's Deepest Finger Lake Is Lined With Several Wineries, Outdoor Adventure, And Endless Beauty

    Seneca Lake is the perfect New York destination for those looking to experience the picturesque beauty of the outdoors while enjoying phenomenal local wines.

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  • The scenic Haines Highway surrounded by Alakan nature
    By Nate Gesar January 12th, 2025

    One Of The North's Most Spectacular Drives Is A Legendary Alaskan Road With Eerie Seclusion And Beauty

    Drive through North America’s gorgeous, pristine mountain landscape on this secluded Alaskan road, offering awe-inspiring views and quaint towns.

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  • Timberline Mountain Lodge at the base of the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia
    By Mark LoProto January 12th, 2025

    A West Virginia Favorite Ski Resort Hidden In The Canaan Valley Has The Southeast's Longest Slope

    Avid skiers should head to this hidden resort in West Virginia’s Canaan Valley to glide down the powders of the longest slope in the Southeast U.S.

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  • View of a snowy mountainside in China
    By Norm Bour January 12th, 2025

    Walk Across A Glass Bridge Or Take A Cable Car Along One Of China's Most Breathtaking Mountains

    Some of China's most incredible mountains are home to a death-defying glass walkway and one of the longest and highest cable car rides in the world.

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  • Brookville Lake at sunset with a view of a distant boat
    By Angelica Tobit January 12th, 2025

    Indiana's 'Outdoor Recreation Destination' Is An Underrated County Lake With Unique Attractions

    For an epic outdoor vacation, visit this underrated Indiana lakeside town known for its recreational activities, natural attractions, and charming downtown.

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  • Paddle boarders in an Alaskan national park
    By Sera Parris January 12th, 2025

    The Best National Parks That Are Always Completely Free To Enter

    National parks are among the most beautiful vacation destinations in the U.S. These are the national parks around the country that won't break the bank.

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  • Two kids sledding down a snowy hill, one in a tube and one holding on
    By Nina Phillips January 12th, 2025

    The Highest, Fastest, Most Thrilling Sledding And Tubing Hill In All Of Colorado Is Also Free

    For the perfect, budget-friendly winter activity, pack up the car and head to this fun, fast, and free tubing and sledding hill in Colorado.

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  • Hundreds of Sandhill Cranes flying at sunset in Kearney, Nebraska
    By Jon Bitner January 12th, 2025

    Avoid Crowds At An Underrated Nebraska City With Premium Lodging, Shopping, And Wildlife Views

    Hidden within this under-the-radar city in Nebraska, you’ll find spectacular views of wildlife, along with unique lodging and shopping opportunities.

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  • Rainmaker Conservation Park suspension bridge jungle
    By Anastasia Mills Healy January 12th, 2025

    Costa Rica Is Home To One Of Central America's 'Most Biologically Diverse Properties' To Explore

    Venture to coastal Costa Rica, where one protected park has beautiful tropical ecosystems and vibrant flora and fauna for the perfect getaway.

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  • Waterpocket Fold at Capitol Reef
    By Jon Bitner January 12th, 2025

    Capitol Reef National Park's Most Striking Feature Looks Like A Wrinkle In The Earth Itself

    Discover a natural wonder that looks like a giant wrinkle in the earth, sculpted over millions of years - adventure awaits at Utah's Capitol Reef National Park.

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  • Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park with mountains in the background
    By Jon Bitner January 11th, 2025

    One Of Utah's Most Unique And Overlooked State Parks Is A Family-Friendly Secluded Sand Dune Gem

    If you’re craving the adrenaline of off-roading, hiking, and sandboarding, head to this underrated desert state park in Utah for the ultimate family adventure.

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  • Staley, Idaho farm with a mountain backdrop
    By Angelica Tobit January 11th, 2025

    An Underrated Town That 'Defines Natural Beauty' Is A Pristine Gateway To Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains

    If you're looking for a place to base around the Sawtooth Mountains, look no further than this underrated town a photographer says "defines natural beauty."

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  • pyramid shaped rock silhouetted against the sunset on a lake
    By Jamie Ditaranto January 11th, 2025

    You'll Need A Tribal Permit To Swim In This Ancient Nevada Salt Lake's Sacred Blue Waters

    You need a tribal permit if you're going to fish for the world's largest Lahontian cutthroat trout in this Nevada lake on Paiute Tribe land.

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  • Lehman Caves stalactites reflected in pool of water
    By Rene Bennett January 11th, 2025

    Stalactites Create Glittering Formations In A Mesmerizing Nevada Cave

    These caves, located in a National Park, took thousands of years to form and are home to incredibly beautiful rock formations and intriguing animals.

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  • A street view of Winnemucca, Nevada
    By Lauren Kershner January 11th, 2025

    The Overlooked Nevada City With Cowboy Culture, Tasty Basque Cuisine, And Many Outdoor Thrills

    A Nevada city is a cowboy haven with a rich history of Basque culture that is clear in its cuisine. The underrated destination is full of outdoor wonders.

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  • Ariel view of Augusta, Kentucky and the Ohio River
    By SJ Armstrong January 11th, 2025

    Stroll Along A Waterfront And Enjoy Unique Food And Shops At An Underrated Kentucky City

    For small town charm, a vast wealth of U.S. history, and obviously some bourbon tasting, this Kentucky destination offers a quieter, laidback experience.

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  • A climber on a manufactured bouldering wall.
    By Judith Barnes January 11th, 2025

    A Pennsylvania City Has Public Park Climbing 'Rocks' That Are Completely Free To Use

    County officials in Pennsylvania are expanding one of its most popular parks with free attractions designed to help its residents get outdoors.

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  • A view of Lake Michigan from Indiana Dunes State Park
    By Angelica Tobit January 11th, 2025

    Hidden On Indiana's Coast Is An Eerie, Dune-Filled Ghost Town With Abandoned Buildings And Beaches

    An abandoned city in Indiana that was intended to compete with Chicago in trade lost the fight and became swallowed up by dunes on a picturesque beach.

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  • Entrance of Harris Resort and Ranch in Coalinga, CA
    By Carter Glascock January 11th, 2025

    California's Largest Cattle Ranch Is A Historic Roadside Resort With Mouth-Watering Steaks

    Hidden away in California farmland is a cattle ranch that also doubles as a luxurious resort experience, complete with some of the best steaks in the U.S.

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  • Turtles swimming together in Puerto Rico's waters
    By Angelique Brenes January 11th, 2025

    One Of Puerto Rico's Most Popular Urban Beaches Is Ideal For Snorkeling With Sea Turtles

    While soaking in the Puerto Rican sun and culture, head to this popular beach near the island’s capital to swim with turtles in crystal-clear waters.

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