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When thinking of Vermont, visions of lush forests (which carpet 76% of the state), charming towns, and high-quality maple syrup come to mind.

This Is Best State to Get Married In, According to a New Study

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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You may have already touched National Forest land and not realized it.

National Park Too Crowded? Try These Stunning National Forests

Los Angeles

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At first glance the people assembling at the National Forest trailhead parking lot in the cold, clear alpine morning look just like any group of outdoorsy friends, ready for a day of biking in the mountains.

The Chainsaw-Wielding Volunteers Who Maintain Miles of Forest the Government Can’t Reach

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Ask Scott Trageser to pick a favorite insect, and he’ll need a second.

Preserve a Piece of the Wild, One Photo at a Time

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America’s national parks were established as places where we can experience its awesome power, often in isolation.

These National Parks Are Actually at Their Best in the Winter

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A team of dogs pulls a sled across a frozen wonderland, exuberant tongues lolling.

The Epic Alaska Adventures to Embark on This Winter

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The US is blessed with 63 national parks, stretching from above the Arctic Circle in Alaska and down to Virgin Islands National Park in the West Indies.

This National Park Floods in Winter—and That's Precisely When You Should Visit

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News

On Monday, the World Heritage Committee officially named 42 new UNESCO World Heritage sites, which will now benefit from the highest level of heritage protection in the world.

An Indigenous Ceremonial Site in Ohio Just Earned World Heritage Protection

Fall Foliage

From road trips to local guides, here's everything you need to enjoy the great autumn outdoors and see the most beautiful fall foliage in your part of the country (plus the best times to see it).

Fall Foliage in the US: Autumnal Guide to the Outdoors

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All across the United States, chlorophyll is starting to break down in green leaves, revealing vibrant pigments and transforming verdant summer scenery into a red, orange, and yellow harbinger of sweater weather.

The Ultimate Leaf Peeper's Guide to Fall Foliage Hikes

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Inside the great “Trembling Giant,” millions of leaves quiver at the slightest breeze, rustling in unison.

Utah’s Most Vibrant Fall Foliage Is Hiding in a Giant Living Organism

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When pumpkin spice is in the air, it’s hard to resist the urge to hit the road for some wholesome, old-fashioned leaf-peeping.

Branch Out of Your Fall Foliage Routine with These Alternative Leaf-Peeping Ideas

Atlanta

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When you think of whitewater rafting, your first thought may not be Georgia.

Forests

This Is Best State to Get Married In, According to a New Study

The perfect place to say “I do.”

National Park Too Crowded? Try These Stunning National Forests

These public lands have just as much beauty and far fewer restrictions, often for free.

The Chainsaw-Wielding Volunteers Who Maintain Miles of Forest the Government Can’t Reach

The Lowelifes Respectable Citizens' Club is all about backcountry trails.

Preserve a Piece of the Wild, One Photo at a Time

A small, but growing group of conservation photography tours aims to connect travelers and animal habitats with the purpose of protecting them.

These National Parks Are Actually at Their Best in the Winter

All the wonder, none of the crowds.

The Epic Alaska Adventures to Embark on This Winter

Embrace the cold with dog sledding, ice fishing, steamy hydrotherapy spas, and the most captivating train rides in the country.

This National Park Floods in Winter—and That's Precisely When You Should Visit

Trust us.

An Indigenous Ceremonial Site in Ohio Just Earned World Heritage Protection

The US is now home to 25 of the world's 1,199 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The Ultimate Leaf Peeper's Guide to Fall Foliage Hikes

The best way to take in the autumnal splendor? Go for a walk in the woods.

Utah’s Most Vibrant Fall Foliage Is Hiding in a Giant Living Organism

Step inside the Trembling Giant.

Branch Out of Your Fall Foliage Routine with These Alternative Leaf-Peeping Ideas

See America’s autumnal hues from trains, planes, boats, and more.

These Stunning Rapids Make Georgia an Under-the-Radar Destination for Rafting

Adventure awaits just a few hours away from Atlanta.