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A man and a woman walk through a fallen Giant Sequoia at Calaveras State Park in California.

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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.

A surfer rides a big wave

Catch a Wave Where Legends Roamed

The Colonial-Revival style Stanley Hotel.

Fall colors dazzle, elk bugle, and ghost stories swirl at the foot of the Rockies.

A sandy beach with views of Molokini Crater in the background

From an active volcano to colorful cliffs, these Earth-made marvels will leave you breathless.

Macleay Mausoleum at Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

Graveyards might be spooky to some, but they can also be havens of natural beauty and fascinating history.

A couple walks the Rainbow Trail in South Lake Tahoe, California.

From the Sierra to the Sawtooth National Forest, here’s where to see fall foliage in all its glory.

a total eclipse

It’s time to plan your celestial adventure to the Arctic, the Atlantic, or the Mediterranean.

People lounge and play at Big Beach on Maui, Hawaii.

Discover the Hawaiian Islands and the resorts, foods, and history that define them.

An electric Chevy Bolt SUV drives on a desert highway.

Car shoppers say they’re reluctant to buy an electric vehicle. But their concerns are sometimes misplaced.

A driver fills front tire with air.

Give your tires a monthly checkup to ensure they stay up to standard.

Kids with backpacks step off a school bus

With kids headed back to school, follow these tips to safely share the road.

A mechanic mounts a tire on a rotation machine in a garage.

Timing this service with your oil changes could save you hundreds of dollars in the long run.

Mount Shasta in the background from the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.

Climb cinder cones, clamber into lava tubes, cross obsidian flows, and sleep under starry skies.

Downtown Placerville, California at dusk.

Take the road less traveled to these quieter destinations.

Rocks form arches along the coast at Natural Bridges State Beach, CA.

Each fall, this coastal park adds overwintering Western Monarch butterflies to its bounty of tidepools, marshes, and stone.

Bluethroat (male) bird singing in Nome, Alaska.

From Arizona to Hawaii, spot hundreds of species at these parks and refuges.

Planes on the airport tarmac at sunset

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

Mountain campsite views from tent

Don't spend your whole paycheck on new camping gear. Rent from one of these companies instead.

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

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

a van is parked near a telescope with a brilliant starry sky and mountains in the distance

Beat the heat and the tourist throngs with these awe-inspiring after-dark adventures.

a woman with black hair and glasses smiles as she looks through records in a record store

The Capital of Silicon Valley is teeming with treasures, from vintage vinyl to fantastic falafel.

a Rolls Royce covered in glittery gems under a chandelier

These collections are worth the detour, from a vintage drugstore frozen in time to a garage full of Liberace’s bling.

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

Where to find culinary bliss tucked inside a tortilla.

Smoked oyster sandwich at Timmy’s Brown Bag

Get ready to take a bite out of Via readers’ favorite sandwiches around the West.

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A driver in dress clothes looks under the hood of his white car.

Get prepared and stay cool with these expert tips.

A tent set up in front of red rocks and a sunset

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

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