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Beautiful alpenglow on Mount Timpanogos Wasatch mountains at Saratoga Springs, Utah.
emerald bay state park in winter

Winter in Tahoe doesn’t require skis or snowboards.

A steam train goes through redwood trees at Roaring Camp in Felton, California

These family-friendly destinations will delight even the tiniest of travelers.

Main Steet in Bisbee, Arizona.

Hidden away in Southeastern Arizona, this boomtown-turned-bohemian haven blends art, funky festivals, mining heritage, and a vibrant food scene.

People enjoying the sunny day at Sunset Dunes park near Judah St. in the Outer Sunset District of San Francisco.

It’s not on most tourist maps. But this neighborhood is a great place to experience the real San Francisco.

A couple walk through Sakura Garden At Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Cherry Blossom Festival, Sun Moon Lake (Sunmoonlake), Nantou, Taiwan.

Welcome spring with these unexpected places to view fragrant pink and white sakura around the world.

A convertible drives along California's Highway 1 near Big Sur.

Plan the honeymoon of your dreams at these nearby romantic escapes.

A couple load wood into the back of a 2025 Ford Maverick XLT.

In the market for a hybrid car, SUV, truck, or minivan? Check out these top picks from AAA.

A white SUV drives through the Arizona desert on a sunny day.

Learn the signs that your brakes need service and how to keep them in good working order.

A mechanic prepares a new traction hybrid battery for a Toyota Prius

The traction batteries in hybrids are good for a long time—but they do wear out eventually.

A couple look at new cars in a dealership showroom.

Consider tariffs, tax credits and deductions, and interest rates in your calculations.

The Last Supper, life-sized sculpture installation at the Goldwell Open Air Museum in Beatty, Nevada.

Between Reno and Las Vegas, Highway 95 unfolds into a gallery of ghost towns, desert art, haunted hotels, and star-crowded skies.

Sunrise at the South Rim's Mather Point in the Grand Canyon National Park.

The slow route to the South Rim is packed with scenery and one-of-a-kind sites.

A field of blooming Desert Sand Verbena, Dune Evening Primrose, and Desert Sunflower wildflowers in California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Spring is prime time for a trip to relish colorful blooms from California to Wyoming.

A person in a white coat walks on the Bell Rock Pathway in Sedona, Arizona.

These easy trails shine when the mercury falls.

A family walks together on a white sand tropical beach.

More travelers are opting to cover their next trip. Here’s what to consider.

A backpacker couple rides through Vietnam on an antique motorcycle

Here’s everything you need to know about applying for your U.S. passport and traveling with it.

Turquoise water beneath Havasu Falls in Arizona surrounded by red rock and greenery.

Where to marvel at cascades, from rewarding hikes to natural wonders just off the interstate.

a gravestone with flowers and bracelets and a historic plaque honoring Mary Ellen Pleasant, 'California's Mother of Civil Rights'

The fascinating businesswoman and activist left her mark in the Bay Area and beyond.

Friends soak at Astoria Hot Springs Park in Wyoming on a winter day.

Dip into a lush spa, an otherworldly crater, a traditional sento, and more.

Swift Creek in the Stillwater State Forest near Whitefish, Montana.

Make memories with these activities, from Arizona to Alaska.

Tony’s Crab Shack on the Oregon Coast

The coast is dotted with roadside seafood shacks that lure travelers with fresh, unfussy seafood.

fried spring rolls on a plate with dipping sauce

Look beyond the famous cities and wine regions to try these delicacies hiding in plain sight.

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The Belton Chalet near Glacier National Park in Wyoming.

And the Guests Who Never Checked Out.

Long-billed curlew and other birds on a beach

How one man tracked down 6,042 different birds in a single year.

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