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Green grass dotted with wildflowers in front of Mount Rainier in the national park.
a lone cypress overlooks the ocean in Monterey, california

Visit the famous attractions, but leave time for Monterey's hidden sweet spots too.

trail through redwoods in Mendocino, California

Five great reasons to skip the beach and explore inland in Northern California.

A family walks through Disneyland Resort on a VIP Tour.

Here’s what to look for and do on your next trip to the Happiest Place on Earth.

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada sign at dusk.

You don’t have to spend big to live large on and off the Strip.

Tourists enjoy a trail ride with staff from Red Cliffs Lodge near Moab, Utah.

Get your camera ready for candy-striped canyons, chiseled rock spires, and starry, starry skies.

A hiker sits with her Australian Shepherd puppy in Utah's dog-friendly Dead Horse Point State Park.

Bring your best furry friend to one of these welcoming destinations beloved by AAA Members.

A woman looks under the hood of her overheated car.

Get prepared and stay cool with these expert tips.

Two happy kids looking over the backseat of an SUV with a Siberian Husky puppy

A few simple precautions can make the journey more fun for everyone.

Pedestrians in a busy crosswalk in downtown San Francisco.

Share the road with those on foot.

interior of a car dashboard

What is that ominous red symbol trying to tell you—and what should you do about it?

a sunny scene along the Cascades drive in Oregon, with pine trees in front of a mountain landscape

Explore a trio of towns along Highway 126 for a sampler of central Oregon sights and scenery.

A couple pedal on old railroad tracks with Rail Explorers in Amador County.

Historic boomtowns, wild blossoms, and vintage treasures make this Sierra foothills drive a springtime gem.

Sunset behind tent at campground, Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins, Utah

When campsites in the parks are full or closed, try these alternatives.

A woman looks a park map while planning a camping trip.

Follow these 5 tips to secure a spot and ensure you have the best camping experience possible.

a person cups freshly-picked cherries in Brentwood, California.

Check out these spots for sweet cherries, strawberries and more.

Families play at the Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco, California.

With miles of green space, hands-on museums, and quirky shops and restaurants, the city has something for every age.

people walk towards Universal Studios Hollywood on a red carpet surrounded by palm trees

Plan ahead to experience shorter lines, VIP add-ons, and maximum movie magic.

hiking trail through green grass hills in early spring, Coyote Hill, Fremont, California

A small effort leads to big scenic payoffs in three East Bay regional parks.

A large pepperoni pizza

Whether you’re heading to a concert or a Warriors or Valkyries game, there are options to please every palate.

Chimichangas from El Charro in Tucson, Arizona.

From shrimp cocktails to chimichangas, these dishes reveal stories of place and people.

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Sculptural concrete-and-steel tubes in the Utah desert at sunset.

Meet the art movement that carved cliffs, summoned lightning, and turned the landscape into an open-air gallery.

Wooden church in the Bodie, California church town

Learn what it's like to live in a ghost town, and where to find the best preserved mining towns in the West, with guest Brent Underwood.

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