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Catch a Wave Where Legends Roamed
Places to Visit
Fall colors dazzle, elk bugle, and ghost stories swirl at the foot of the Rockies.
From an active volcano to colorful cliffs, these Earth-made marvels will leave you breathless.
Graveyards might be spooky to some, but they can also be havens of natural beauty and fascinating history.
From the Sierra to the Sawtooth National Forest, here’s where to see fall foliage in all its glory.
It’s time to plan your celestial adventure to the Arctic, the Atlantic, or the Mediterranean.
Discover the Hawaiian Islands and the resorts, foods, and history that define them.
Car & Driving Tips
Here are the basics on how to keep kids safe in and around cars.
Auto burglary is on the rise. Here’s how to prevent it from happening to you.
Car shoppers say they’re reluctant to buy an electric vehicle. But their concerns are sometimes misplaced.
Give your tires a monthly checkup to ensure they stay up to standard.
Road Trips
Climb cinder cones, clamber into lava tubes, cross obsidian flows, and sleep under starry skies.
Take the road less traveled to these quieter destinations.
Play Outside
Each fall, this coastal park adds overwintering Western Monarch butterflies to its bounty of tidepools, marshes, and stone.
From Arizona to Hawaii, spot hundreds of species at these parks and refuges.
Travel Tips
Make clearing security or U.S. Customs easy with TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and others.
Don't spend your whole paycheck on new camping gear. Rent from one of these companies instead.
Things to Do
Forgo the crowds and find your own quiet pocket of autumnal magic.
Beat the heat and the tourist throngs with these awe-inspiring after-dark adventures.
The Capital of Silicon Valley is teeming with treasures, from vintage vinyl to fantastic falafel.
These collections are worth the detour, from a vintage drugstore frozen in time to a garage full of Liberace’s bling.
Eat & Drink
Where to find culinary bliss tucked inside a tortilla.
Get ready to take a bite out of Via readers’ favorite sandwiches around the West.
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