Road trips in Montana really take you places. Massive mountains, glacier lakes, and wild rivers unfurl outside the window on…
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Massive Montana comprises the Last Best Place in the American West, encompassing a wild terrain of Rocky Mountain adventures and…
Bold, big and beautiful, Arizona has plenty to brag about. Framed by New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and California, and with Mexico…
Palm fronds rustle gently in the breeze as sparkling blue waves kiss the shoreline, scattering sandpipers across the warm, white…
Famous for its fresh mountain air, Colorado is a place to get high – in more ways than one. The…
Saguaro National Park is a desert landscape park located on the east and west sides of Tucson, Arizona. The park…
As the second-largest state in the USA, it’s no surprise that Texas has two national parks, 12 nationally protected areas,…
Vacationers have flocked to Florida since the late 1800s, when Henry Flagler built his famous railroad down the coast. The…
With its puffing volcanoes, pounding surf, sprawling salt flats and glistening glaciers, Chile is the ultimate wonderland for South American…
Diverse landscapes are Chile’s biggest asset. Traveling around this long, narrow country, you’ll be greeted by an ever-shifting panorama of…
With landscapes that tumble from snow-dappled Andean peaks to paradisiacal white sand beaches, it should come as no surprise that…
Our Where Locals Go series features holiday destinations that are often overlooked by international visitors but cherished by locals. Here,…
When I think of Utah, I think of national parks. In addition to well-known Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and…
Denver is Colorado’s biggest city and home to a major international airport. As such, it’s a popular jumping-off point for…
It’s summertime and thousands of Americans are heading to the great outdoors to discover the wonders of nature. In this…
What’s not to love about National Parks besides mosquitoes, poison ivy, and dirty restrooms? Everybody talks about their bucket list…
Our landing gear touches down with a gushing wake in Goose Bay, Labrador – “Goose” in local parlance. The thundering…
I’ve been living in Georgia for almost a year, and I’ve spent lots of time exploring various parts of the…
No matter what you’re looking for in a vacation – adventure, relaxation, romance, cultural experiences, food – Hawaii has it…
There are plenty of stunning National Parks all over America and Arches National Park is one of the most beautiful…
Nevada is a playground for adventurers, from easy beginner activities to experiences that challenge you to the extreme. Throughout this…
Nevada has something to offer anyone and everyone looking for an adventure, from hiking and biking to rafting, kayaking, or…
Nevada is a land of extremes, from the desert heat to the snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada. But even…
The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona is world renowned for its stunning views, deep chasms, the mighty Colorado River, and…
Summer is heating up and it’s time to get outside and explore the great outdoors. This post will cover the…
Summer is heating up and it’s time to get outside and explore the great outdoors. This post will cover the…
Famed for golden beaches and picturesque cities, Portugal is less known for its hiking paths. This is good news for…
Whirling eagles and vultures, sheer limestone gorges, vast steppe grasslands of raw beauty where endangered Przewalski’s horses, straight out of…
Starting Friday, April 28 at 10 p.m., most of Yosemite National Park will close due to forecasted flooding from snowmelt.…
Author of Lonely Planet’s Dark Skies guidebook Valerie Stimac shares her favorite places for seeing the stars in all their glory. Standing in…
It may be a cliche, but California is truly an outdoor playground. From the sun-kissed beaches of Southern California to…
It’s hard to escape the allure of Puerto Rico’s natural beauty. With its wealth of breathtaking landscapes, lush forests, misty…
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with…
Lonely Planet’s Executive Editor, Nitya Chambers, has just returned from a family trip to New Mexico. Here, she shares some…
Whether you want to blissfully ramble and discover the perfect picnic meadow, or conquer majestic peaks that soar on the…
Looking to get closer to nature and linger longer at a US national park in 2023? RV camping is the…
Between spotting the Big Five on safari and lounging on the white-sand beaches, it’s easy to forget that Kenya has…
There’s no better way to explore Hawaii than by hitting one of the dozens of hiking trails that weave across…
Small and land-locked Malawi is loaded with diverse game parks, lively cities, varied topography, and a stunning lake that packs a punch…
If you love uniquely incredible landscapes and thrilling outdoor adventures, a road trip through the Southwest should be at the…
Colorado is easily one of the best states in the US to experience the great outdoors. The state is home…
One July evening on my first trip to Yosemite National Park, my partner and I took a leisurely swim in…
The uncertainty of the pandemic years was challenging if you were hoping to travel to Japan. With the country closed…
The USA has a whopping 423 national parks – and all are unmissable wonders. Whether they are preserving natural splendor,…
For its geographic size, the state of Hawaii is well-stocked with national park sites: eight, with one more in the…
There are so many incredible things to do in Banff National Park. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies…
We have had the good fortune of visiting the best national parks in the USA from the south of the…
From popular jaunts through the coastal rainforest to arduous climbs to mountain peaks, Costa Rica has vibrant and varied landscapes…
Morocco is home to some of the world’s most striking mountain landscapes. Ramble through fragrant forests of cedar trees and…
California-based photographer Evan Ruderman recently returned from his second trip to Chile’s epic Torres del Paine national park. Here, he…
National parks are a defining feature of Alaska. Incorporating vast tracts of mountains, forest, ice, and tundra, the state’s eight…
While Everglades National Park is loaded with 1.5 million acres of canals, marshes and tropical critters, its hiking options are…
With each season, you’ll experience a new and magical side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether popping with wildflowers…
A dramatic area crammed with goose-bump-inducing vistas, shimmering lakes, towering waterfalls, soaring striped granite boulders, and vast emerald-green forests, Yosemite National…
Exploring Yellowstone National Park’s geysers, waterfalls, mountains and canyons by foot is easily the best way to see this magnificent…