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Cars drive on a road surrounded by a dusting of snow.

Get ahead of snow, ice, and cooler temps by topping off fluids, adding a coat of wax, and more easy to-dos.

Cacti and other desert plants grow in Tucson's Saguaro National Park underneath a cloudy sky.

From top attractions to daily programs, to when to go and where to stay, get top tips for visiting this desert gem.

Antique Greek amphitheater, Taormina teatro greco on sunny day in Sicily, Italy.

Go beyond cars and cuisine, from the Alps and their sparkling lakes and medieval fortresses to the sandy shores and ancient ruins of Sicily.

Antique Greek amphitheater, Taormina teatro greco on sunny day in Sicily, Italy.

Discover la dolce vita from the Alps to the shores of Sicily.

The Mushroom Square pizza with ricotta, roasted blend of mushrooms, chevre, lemon zest parsely at Psychic Pie in Sebastopol, California.

A Top Chef alum shares harvest flavors and fall colors—from spicy ramen bowls to golden vineyard strolls.

a blue Dallara Stradale sports car parked in front of the Dallara Academy

In Italy’s Motor Valley, world-class meals and supercars share the same stretch of road.

Alcatraz prison cells in San Francisco, California

Fixing for a good scare? Head to these California haunts.

Outside the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, California.

Head up the ‘Golden Chain,’ Highway 49, in search of haunted history.

a lush green Japanese-style garden next to water

Taste sake, relax in a plant-filled spa, and try on trendy street fashion—no passport required.

Headlights create glare on a forest highway at night.

Headlights are in fact brighter these days. Here’s what you can do about it.

Happy woman driving a sedan.

Excelling at the basics of driving will help you stay safe on the road.

Windshield replacement specialists install new glass on a small car.

Fixing a broken windshield can keep money in your pocket.

a rainbow over a vineyard and winery building

Take the scenic route for snow-dusted desert vistas, unique Pueblo art and history, and soul-warming New Mexican cuisine.

Hiker dressed warmly and standing on the honeycombed rocks known as tafoni looks out to sea at sunset at Salt Point State Park on the Sonoma Coast in California

Come fall, the fog and the crowds dissipate, and the road is wide open.

A hiker approaches unique orange-hued hills in the desert.

Utah’s lesser-known red rock park offers slot canyons, petrified dunes, and rare desert wildlife.

Cacti and other desert plants grow in Tucson's Saguaro National Park underneath a cloudy sky.

Marvel at giant cacti and learn about the Sonoran Desert in this celebrated Arizona park.

A couple kayak off the coast of Antarctica on a cruise with HX Expeditions.

From weather to wildlife and more, here’s what to expect on an expedition

Planes on the airport tarmac at sunset

Make clearing security or U.S. Customs easy with TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and others.

A father and son walk through a Halloween corn maze on a cloudy day.

Get into the Halloween spirit at these local attractions.

The log cabin exterior of Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon.

From Jack London’s favorite pub to D.H. Lawrence’s final resting place, these destinations will delight any road-tripping bibliophile.

A paddler races to the finish in the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon.

Try your hand at pumpkin paddling, sheep herding, or guacamole-making at these unique autumn events.

Autumn color reflects in Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park.

Forgo the crowds and find your own quiet pocket of autumnal magic.

brown and black and white cows graze on brown grass

Venture to family farms and artisan creameries on road trips in California, Oregon, and Washington.

A hand holds a stuffed soft taco over a traditional Mexican combo plate.

Where to find culinary bliss tucked inside a tortilla.

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The Belton Chalet near Glacier National Park in Wyoming.

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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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