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This U.S. National Forest Has 7 Major Volcanic Peaks, Ancient Tree Groves, and Beach Camping

There’s a lot to explore in more than 1.6 million acres of Oregon forestland. The year-round adventure destination in the center of Oregon has a little something for everyone. The route has plenty of places to stop and stretch your legs or cast a line. Credit:James Dustin Parsons/Getty Images Willamette National Forest Camping Like everything else, the camping within Willamette National Forest is plentiful. Most of the campsites are situated on the river, and hiking trails leave right from the campground....

This U.S. National Park Has a Free Stargazing Festival in March — and You Can See the Milky Way Without a Telescope

To share its starry views, the park hosts an annualDeath Valley Dark Sky Festival. This year, the free celebration runs from March 1 to March 3. The park service recommends making reservations for in-parkcampingorlodgingas early as possible. Credit:C Louis Creations/Getty Images The former isa privately owned historic inn, while The Ranch has motel-style accommodations, restaurants, and shopping. Both are located in the Furnace Creek area, where most of the festivals programming takes place....

This U.S. National Park Was Just Named No. 1 for Families

Isle Royale National Park is on a car-free island in Lake Superior with lots of free camping. Posnov/Getty Images Whatmakes a national park great? The number of visitors (or lack thereof)? Rocky coastline of Isle Royale National Park in Michigan.Credit:Posnov/Getty Images (We’re looking at you Gates of the Arctic.) The park scored 7.69 out of a possible 10 points in the survey. All campgrounds for parties of six or fewer are first-come first-served....

This U.S. National Park Was Just Named the Top Outdoor Destination for 2025 — and It's One of the Natural Wonders of the World

RVshare named Grand Canyon National Park No. If you want freedom and self-sufficiency, theres nothing liketraveling and living out of an RV. And many travelers are using RVs for more than the standard weekend camping trip. An RV driving over a bridge to cross the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.Credit:Shannon Kelly/Getty Images And at the top of everyones list, according to the report, is the Grand Canyon. You dont have to pay for in-park lodging or be exposed to the elements in a tent....

This U.S. Ski Resort Gets More Than 400 Inches of Snow a Year — and Sits on an Active Volcano

Here’s where to stay, eat, and apres-ski after a day on the Mt. Hood, an active volcano crowned with 12 glaciers. Its largest ski area, Mt. Credit:Diana Cruz / Getty Images Hood Meadows, typically reports between 430 and 531 inches of snow each year, after all. We had gotten a late start on our drive that Friday. When to Go The best time to ski and snowboard atMt. Hood Meadowsis in January and February when theres a good base and plenty of fresh snow....

This U.S. Ski Tour Lets You Ski at 6 Iconic Resorts in a Single Day — and It's in a State Known for 'the Greatest Snow on Earth'

The Ski Utah Interconnect Tour traverses a mountain range with stops in Solitude, Alta, and Deer Valley. christiannafzger/Getty Images For skiers, few things compare to the thrill of carving through powder and exploring new terrain. The journey includes time spent in the backcountry andturns in untracked terrain. Sunny day of skiing at Alta Resort near Salt Lake City, Utah.Credit:christiannafzger/Getty Images This experience is not designed for the timid and should only be booked by advanced and expert skiers....

This U.S. State Has a 7-story Cave — and Fall Is the Perfect Time to Visit

Missouri has a whole other world under the surface of the Earth. The Cave State is nicknamed for the7,500 recorded cavesthat sprawl below it including a vastnetwork under St. Louis. The initial cave was first used by theOsage Nationas a refuge from extreme weather. Getty Images In addition, according to local lore, the cave was the second-to-last-stop on theUnderground Railroad. In the 1890s, the cave saw a dramatic shift. It became a destination for underground parties, which allowed locals to escape the summer heat....

This U.S. State Has a Stargazing Route That Connects 2 International Dark Sky Parks and Starry Small Towns — and It's the 'Starry-est Route in America'

These are two things that the state of Nevada has in spades. Perhaps thats why Nevada launched their first official astronomy route:Park to Park in the Dark. Fill up on gas in town there are no off-the-highway spots to stop." Credit:Mariah Tyler/Travel + Leisure These communities are far from big city lights and are in a very remote part of the state. In the winter, visitors are often treated to views of thePleiades open star clusterand theOrion constellation....

This U.S. State Has the Most Dark Sky-certified Spots in the World—Making It a Must-visit Stargazing Destination

The Beehive State is serious about the stars. But some destinations are working to preserve their starry nights. Here are the coolest places to stargaze in Utah. Star filled night sky over the Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.Credit:Courtesy of Bryce Canyon Country For that reason,Moab is a top destinationfor stargazers. The islands primitive campsites are a great way to enjoy the unpolluted dark skies in a serene atmosphere....

This U.S. State Has the Most Distracted Drivers, According to a Report

Stay alert when roadtripping in North Dakota. John Elk III/Getty Images There’s a lot to love about road-tripping through theUnited States. After looking at all the data, it named North Dakota the worst offending state. Credit:John Elk III/Getty Images “This rate is over four times the national average of 0.62 percent. Danconia added that it only takes a second to head toward or away from tragedy. That can easily be the difference between life and death....

This U.S. State Has the Most Road Rage, According to a Report

Take a deep breath, Louisiana. Especially if they’re driving through Louisiana. After looking at the data, the group named Louisiana as the state with the worst road rage. Credit:halbergman/Getty Images “Louisiana drivers sure seem to be in a hurry to get somewhere or are distracted while driving. Montana, Colorado, and Arkansas rounded out the top states for road rage incidences. “Whats the secret to New Hampshires calm roads? See the full findings atconsumeraffairs....

This U.S. State Is No. 1 in the Country for Weddings

Make it the best day ever. jsmith/Getty Images Looking for a fantastic place to get married in the United States? Perhaps it’s time you look around New England. Credit:jsmith/Getty Images It then took all this information and gave each state a normalized score out of 100. After looking at all that data, the team named Vermont the best state to get hitched. “Vermont takes the crown, with a final index score of 73....

This U.S. State Now Has a New UNESCO World Heritage Site — How to Visit

See America’s newest treasure. It marks the first inclusion from the states since the U.S. rejoined UNESCO in 2023. They are the most representative surviving expressions of the Indigenous tradition now referred to as the Hopewell culture. Credit:Bradley T. Lepper/Courtesy of Ohio History Connection The scale of the eight monuments, UNESCO said, cannot be overstated. Want to visit Americas newest UNESCO site? Heres how to plan a visit. John E. Hancock/Courtesy of Ohio History Connection...