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Beautiful alpenglow on Mount Timpanogos Wasatch mountains at Saratoga Springs, Utah.
The canopy screen over the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas.

See two sides to Las Vegas—both of which are sure to wow.

A woman helps a little girl put her boot back into her snowboard on the slope at Nordic Valley Ski Resort in Ogden, Utah.

Get more bang for your buck with these snowy or balmy escapes.

A beautiful reservoir in autumn fields at the foot of the Bridger mountain range in Cherry Creek Nature Preserve

Not just a stop en route to Yellowstone, this thriving Montana city earns its destination status.

Jordan Winery brick building against lush green grounds.

Changing leaves, warm drinks, and scenic walks await.

a person walks through a brightly lit ice cave

This year, plan a festive and fabulous winter escape—no cooking, cleaning, or hosting required.

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 woman with a flat tire calls for help.

Make sure your spare is ready to roll.

A truck drives on a wet road in the rain.

Precipitation can confuse the sensors that driver assistance systems rely on.

A squirrel sits on top of a car tire.

As the weather cools, rats, mice, and other creatures may seek refuge in your vehicle.

A woman fills her car at a gas station.

Is premium worth it? Is ethanol OK? Here’s what you need to know at the pump.

A group of friends walk through Muir Woods National Monument.

Skip the expensive hotel stay with these nearby destinations.

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.

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

These easy trails shine when the mercury falls.

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.

The Rocky Mountaineer rolls past Castle Mountain in Alberta, Canada, photo

Follow a few rail travel guidelines to save money and ride comfortably.

pet dog in travel bag next to suitcase

Here’s everything you need to know about how to fly with a pet.

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

Make memories with these activities, from Arizona to Alaska.

Christmas tree holiday light display at Redding Garden of Lights.

AAA Members love these displays, from spots only locals know about to massive productions.

Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy dance in “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” during Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California.

Get into the spirit with dazzling parades, towering gingerbread, and more.

The exterior of a brightly lit Christmas market in Germany

Shop for gifts, play games, and get in the holiday spirit at these unique bazaars.

a close-up on a plate of pasta with cannellini beans with chese

The home of the San Francisco 49ers—and the site of the upcoming Super Bowl—is surrounded by restaurants that reflect the area’s cultural diversity.

A vegetarian sandwich

The college town is stuffed with diverse offerings that won’t drain your wallet, from a Thai temple brunch to a worker-owned pizza spot.

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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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