A new report ranks the 10 best state parks in 2025 for camping, hiking, wildflowers, kid friendliness and more.

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The 6,000 acre Cotoni Coast Dairies, a swath of mountainous terrain with scenic woodlands, Pacific Ocean vistas and miles of ...

Visiting Southern California’s archipelago takes planning and an adventurous spirit, but it’s worth the effort.

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In 1669, in what has been considered the volcano’s worst known eruption, lava buried a swath of Catania, about 23 kilometers ...

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This coastal town just outside of one of California's biggest cities is a lively yet laid-back escape with charming shops, ...

Natural Bridge Caverns closes temporarily as new state park ownership undertakes renovations to improve safety and preserve ...

The Natural Bridge Caverns are home to the biggest commercial cave system in Texas. Above-ground adventures include zip lining, a rope course, a maze, gem mining, shopping and dining. But the ...

You can walk, hike, and bike—but not drive—through these destinations that prohibit automobiles.