You Can Get a True 'Yellowstone’ Experience at This California Dude Ranch With Horses, a Saloon, and Western-inspired Chef-crafted Meals

You don’t need to be a cattle baron to live out your cowboy dreams head to Greenhorn Ranch. And don’t worry there are still cowboy vibes aplenty. Tucked away in Northern California’s Lost Sierra region sitsGreenhorn Ranch. Horses are available for ranch guests to ride at Greenhorn Ranch.Credit:Kyle Anthony/Courtesy of Greenhorn Ranch It’s the ideal, within-reach dupe for the Dutton homestead. After dinner, head to The Saloon for whiskey, cocktails, line dancing, and country music....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Dennis Saunders

You Can Get Free Entry Into U.S. National Parks This Weekend—What to Know

April 19 kicks off National Park Week, a celebration of parks with special programming and activities. Kate Van Dyke/Travel + Leisure Theres an easy way to save money on an outdoor getaway this month. Each April, the National Park Service celebratesNational Park Weekwith daily programming and special events. Thor’s Hammer in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.Credit:Kate Van Dyke/Travel + Leisure (National Park Week runs from April 19 to April 27.)...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Samantha Peters

You Can Get Married on a Cruise Ship — Here's How to Plan Your Nautical Wedding

Here’s what you should probably know about tying the knot at sea. There may then be limits on where same-sex ceremonies can take place. They could potentially get married while in port in the U.S.A. or certain places in Europe, he says. Credit:Danevski/Getty Images “The first thing that many overlook is the marriage certificate itself,” he says. If you want the wedding-at-sea experience with fewer logistical headaches, a compromise like this may be for you....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · David Young

You Can Get Paid to Taste Test Some of the Best Buffets in Las Vegas—How to Enter

You’ll also receive “$1,000 in cold, hard cash to live your best Vegas life.” “This isn’t just dinnerit’s a full-on food festival, and you’re the VIP guest.” Buffet at Palms, which comes with seven food stations. A busy night on Fremont Street in Las Vegas.Credit:Hans Neleman/Getty Images Of course, you might try others if you wish, too. You’ll even get two sets of travel clothes from Vuori because “elasticated waistbands are your friend....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · James Chen

You Can Help Plastic Pollution in U.S. National Parks With This App—What to Know

Citizen science is leading the way to cleaner national parks. 5 Gyres Institute On April 22, we’ll all celebrateEarth Day. There’s no better way to honor this beautiful planet than by doing our part to keep it clean. A “No Plastic” sign being help up in a National Park.Credit:5 Gyres Institute And the 5 Gyres Institute is kicking off its fourth annual Plastic-Free Parks TrashBlitz project to do just that....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Mark Cisneros

You Can Hike the Same Path as Mammoths and Saber Tooth Tigers at This Midwest National Park

Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail is nearly 1,200 miles long. Reagan Courier/Getty Images Ever wanted to experience life as an ice age animal? Mammoths, saber-tooth cats, and cave lions roamed the Earth! Credit:Reagan Courier/Getty Images At the time of publication, roughly half the Ice Age Trail is complete. (The trail was recognized as a park under the NPS in December 2023.) According to the Alliance, the route generally follows the last outline of the most recent glacier....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Daniel Cruz

You Can Hike, Swim, and Ski in This Alpine Region of Austria — All Summer Long

Tyrol is full of other surprises, too, from Gothic castles to century-old bakeries. I concurred: Half of Europe is dying of heat right now, and were in winter jackets. As avid hikers, Ketil and I had wanted to visit for years. From left: The recently renovated Entners am See, which was built in 1954; a guest room at Entners am See.Credit:Jaka Bulc But for me, Tyrol had another appeal. This tradition became known asSommerfrische(literally summer freshness)....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Terry Dixon

You Can Learn to Surf in Just One Week at This Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. From personalized surf lessons to community building, Surf Synergy gives guests a unique experience. Credit:Courtesy of Surf Synergy This was their third maybe fourth time coming to the resort, and it showed. They knew the driver by name, the owners, and even the animals that hung around the resort. This signified what was to come for me: becoming part of the family....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Jonathan Allen

You Can Now Cash In on Over-the-top Celebrity Hangouts for Just One Marriott Bonvoy Point

One Marriott Bonvoy point can take you to the stars. Courtesy of Dos Hombres When it comes toloyalty programs, points matter. But withMarriott Bonvoy, quality matters just as much. Credit:Courtesy of Dos Hombres Each of the special experiences will be revealed on theMarriott Bonvoy Momentswebsite, as well as onInstagramandTikTok. And these all-star experiences will truly be worth fighting for. This experience promises to take Crime Junkies behind the scenes and keep them on the edge of their seat!...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Jennifer Rodgers

You Can Now Chat With a Pilot to Help Ease Your Fear of Flying — Here's How

Introducing Dial a Pilot, a service that connects pilots with nervous fliers to discuss any of their concerns. Ivan-balvan/Getty Images Those who have a fear of flying can now call a pilot to calm their nerves. “She would always call me before her flights,” he told T+L. Credit:Ivan-balvan/Getty Images “And we would talk about the turbulence. We talked about airplanes and the best times of day to fly. We talked about what the noises were....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Tanya Pollard

You Can Now Redeem Marriott Bonvoy Points for Coveted Spots in All 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors — Here's How

Then, Westin called. They wanted to know if I would come trigger the London Marathon and try it all out. Not knowing what I was getting into, I said yes. Runners cross the Verrazano Bridge during the 2023 New York City Marathon.Credit:KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images Completing the 2024 London Marathon was an opportunity I never expected to have and will never forget. I’m also proud to note I raised almost $8,000 for charity in the process....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Miss Alexis Coleman

You Can Now Spend the Night at the Iconic 'Field of Dreams' House

Live out your baseball dreams just like Ray Kinsella. Bookings can be made with or without exclusive access to the field, available at an additional fee. The house sells out quickly, so reservations are sometimes needed a year in advance. Credit: Bill Bachmann / Alamy Stock Photo This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pretend you’re Ray Kinsella summoning the legends of baseball’s past.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Timothy Dean

You Can Now Stay in the Only Hotel on the Grounds of Château de Versailles

The experience even comes with a dedicated butler. Now you’re able to get a taste of what it was like to live like French royalty. Plus, there is unlimited access to the Orangerie throughout the stay. Credit: Renée Kemps Reminiscent of the king’s royal banquets, the food comes from 20-time Michelin star chef Alain Ducasse. A Marie Antoinette-themed afternoon tea is also offered. Treatments include a 90-minute facial specifically designed for the property....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Alisha Lopez