Yosemite National Park No Longer Requires Entry Reservations—Here's What to Know
Yosemite National Park has eliminated its timed‑entry reservation requirement for the 2026 season, joining Glacier, Arches and Mount Rainier in opening peak‑season access. The change, driven by data showing weekday parking and traffic remained within capacity, has already produced 90‑minute entrance backups and full valley parking on the first May weekend. Visitors are advised to arrive before 7 a.m. or travel mid‑week to avoid crowds, while a new $100 surcharge targets non‑resident and international vehicles. The shift raises operational and revenue challenges for park management.
Between Joshua Tree And The Mojave Desert Is A Scenic California Nature Preserve With Mountain Views And Camping
The Sheephole Valley Wilderness, a 187,516‑acre protected area in California’s Mojave Desert, was designated in 1994 and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Centered around the 4,613‑foot Sheep Hole Mountains, the wilderness offers rugged terrain, sand dunes, dry lake...
Between Spokane And The Idaho Border Is A Year-Round Mountain State Park With Trails And Huckleberry Harvests
Mount Spokane State Park, spanning 12,444 acres, is Washington’s largest state park and sits just 30 miles from Spokane. The park offers more than 100 miles of trails, eight named peaks, and year‑round recreation—from night skiing on 1,700 acres to...
Vintage '80s Camping Gear That Needs To Make A Comeback
The article spotlights forgotten 1980s outdoor equipment—Moss tents, Eddie Bauer’s goose‑down face mask, Dana Design backpacks, Nike Lava Dome boots, and even print magazines—arguing they deserve a modern comeback. It notes that vintage Moss tents now sell for hundreds on eBay and a...
Yosemite Speed Record, a Big Wall Link-Up and a Rescue
In early May, Yosemite saw two notable climbing achievements and a rescue. Taylor Martin and Oliver Tippet set a new speed record on El Capitan’s Lost in America route, completing the 16‑pitch climb in 16 hours 58 minutes, beating the 2004 mark. The following...
$750 Billion Desert ‘Giga’ Waterpark Unleashes World-Class Wave Pool in Saudi Arabia (Video)
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City has unveiled Aquarabia, the Middle East’s largest waterpark, featuring a world‑class wave pool powered by Endless Surf. The $750 billion destination project includes 22 rides across a 250,000 sqm footprint, with the wave pool positioned as a central...
The Most Important Thing in My Riding Pack Isn’t a Tool
Ron Koch recounts a sudden storm on a Pyrenees descent where his Race Face Nano jacket proved essential, keeping him warm and functional despite being soaked. The lightweight shell, which packs to the size of a fist and fits over...
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This 43-Mile Train Was Named South America's Most Beautiful—With 41 Bridges, 13 Tunnels, and Stunning Mountain Views
The Serra Verde Express, a 43‑mile rail line linking Curitiba and Morretes in Brazil, has been named South America’s most beautiful train journey based on eye‑tracking research by InsureandGo. The historic route, built in 1885, winds through the Atlantic Forest,...
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The 8 Best Quick-Dry Towels, Tested and Reviewed
Travel + Leisure tested dozens of quick‑dry towels over two years, evaluating absorbency, durability, sand‑shedding, and packability. The roundup highlights eight top models, from the sand‑resistant Veer Beach Towel to the ultra‑light 1.6‑oz Sea to Summit Airlite for thru‑hikers. Reviewers note trade‑offs...
Spin Cycle: Total Cultural Victory
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Around the Globe with the eActros 600 in 80 Charging Sessions
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks is partnering with German truck‑driver influencer Tobias Wagner to circumnavigate the globe in a production eActros 600 electric truck. The 45,000‑kilometre journey across more than 35 countries will involve roughly 80 charging stops and is slated to begin in...
Ikara Outback
The Ikara Outback is a multi‑day bikepacking loop in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, roughly 400 km north of Adelaide. It stitches together national‑park trails, public‑access routes, station roads and quiet highways, delivering red‑rock gorges, mountain vistas and vast pastoral country. Rated...
How Everest Has Changed Since Into Thin Air
Jon Krakauer notes that Mount Everest is now considerably safer, thanks to a surge in Nepali-owned guiding companies that control routes and provide professional support. Sherpas, who maintain shifting pathways, have become the primary decision‑makers on the mountain. At the...
Beyond the Riviera: Six Alternative French Seaside Escapes
Paris‑based writer Maddy Odom spotlights six French coastal destinations that rival the crowded Côte d’Azur. She highlights Normandy’s two‑hour train link to Paris, Brittany’s Celtic‑rich Emerald Coast, the bike‑friendly Île de Ré and Île d’Yeu, the surf‑luxury mix of the...
A Day In The Park: Oregon Caves National Monument And Preserve
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, established in 1909 by President Taft, protects a unique marble karst cave system spanning 3.5 miles of passages across 4,554 acres in southern Oregon. The park offers four guided tour options, ranging from family‑friendly walks...
Climbers Repeat 11-Pitch 5.13c on Madagascar Granite
Dörte Pietron and Daniel Gebel successfully repeated Lalan’i Mpanjaka, an 11‑pitch 5.13c line on Madagascar’s Tsaranoro Valley granite. The route, first established in 2017 by Chris‑Jan Stiller and Tobias Wolf, required extensive ground‑up bolting and was notorious for sparse protection....
Northwest Tune-Up X Trailforks: New Multi-Sport Challenge Launches Today
The Northwest Tune‑Up festival and Trailforks have launched a Multi‑Sport Challenge running from May 11 to June 10. Riders log mountain‑bike, trail, and other outdoor activities in the Trailforks app or via a connected Garmin device, earning badges at 5, 10, 20 and 30...
10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads (2026)
The article ranks the 10 best backpacking sleeping pads for 2026, comparing weight, R‑value, thickness, and price. High‑performance inflatable pads like the NeoAir XTherm NXT deliver an R‑value of 7.3 for sub‑zero conditions, while ultralight options such as the NEMO...
Fine & Country Director Takes on Welsh Walking Challenge
Tom Carter, director of Fine & Country North Wales, is joining six colleagues for a 47‑mile Cross Wales Walk that starts at the Shropshire‑Powys border and finishes in Aberystwyth. The team will set off at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday and aim...
From Western Australia to Arizona: The Best Destinations for Dark Sky Tourism
Dark‑sky tourism is emerging as a $400 million global market by 2030, expanding at roughly 10% annually. Tucson, Arizona, set the standard in 1972 with strict light‑pollution rules and now hosts research‑grade telescopes at Kitt Peak. Destinations across the globe—from Western...
Maine Office of Tourism Partners With Mindtrip to Power AI-Driven Trip Planning Across The Pine Tree State
Mindtrip, an AI‑powered travel platform, has teamed up with the Maine Office of Tourism to convert the content on VisitMaine.com into custom, conversational itineraries. The integration lets visitors ask natural‑language questions and receive instant, region‑specific recommendations, complete with maps, images...
Near The New York Border Is A Pennsylvania State Park With Camping And Abundant Wildlife
Hills Creek State Park near the New York border spans 407 acres of forest and a 137‑acre lake, offering a 5.5‑mile trail network for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. The park provides year‑round lodging options, including 85 campsites, cabins, cottages,...
Florida's Gorgeous Park In Tampa Has Boardwalk Trails, Kayaking, And Wildlife Encounters
Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park, a 2,000‑acre preserve just 30 minutes from downtown Tampa, offers 600 acres of publicly accessible wilderness. Visitors can explore three short, wildlife‑named boardwalk trails—Eagle, Otter and Bobcat—each under a mile long, and paddle two marked...
David Sinclair, 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Champion, Interview
American ultrarunner David Sinclair redeemed a DNF from the previous year by winning the 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon in a new course‑record time. He credited recent rain that firmed the volcanic gravel, strategic downhill attacks, and four reconnaissance runs for the...
Lucy Bartholomew Post-2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview
Australian ultrarunner Lucy Bartholomew earned a surprise second‑place finish in her debut at the 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon. She shadowed eventual winner Blandine L’Hirondel for most of the race, briefly taking the lead on the summit before conceding on the descent. Bartholomew...
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This 27-Mile Drive Climbs 6,000 Feet Through Southwestern Desert and Mountains—And It Crosses 5 Different Climate Zones
The Sky Island Scenic Byway, also called the Catalina Highway, is a 27‑mile two‑lane route that climbs from the Sonoran desert near Tucson to the summit of Mount Lemmon at 9,157 feet. Over the ascent the road traverses five distinct climate zones,...
Nestled Between Cleveland And Columbus Is A Scenic Ohio Wildlife Area For Trophy Fishing And Lake Views
Knox Lake Wildlife Area spans 756 acres in central Ohio, with 469 acres forming a man‑made reservoir and over 11 miles of shoreline. The lake, built in 1954 for sport fishing, now draws anglers seeking trophy largemouth bass that regularly...
10 Moms Who Rip, and Make Motherhood Look Easy
This Mother’s Day feature spotlights ten professional surf and snow athletes who have continued to compete at elite levels while raising children. Highlights include Carissa Moore’s podium finish just months after giving birth, Lexi Dupont’s 31‑week pregnancy descent, and Hilaree...
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I Visited the Real-Life Homes Behind Beloved Childhood Books—And Found a New Way to Read Them
Travel + Leisure reporter visited the preserved childhood homes of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Louisa May Alcott, and Maud Hart Lovelace. The Ingalls Homestead in De Smet, South Dakota, offers a living‑history museum; Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts, displays Alcott’s original desk...
Between Wichita Falls And Fort Worth Is A Texas Town With Outdoor Fun, Antique Shops, And A Quirky Landmark
Bowie, Texas, a former railroad hub of about 6,000 residents, sits between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls. The town’s historic downtown showcases 1890s architecture and a cluster of antique stores, highlighted by the top‑rated Nostalgia Antiques shop. A 20‑foot, 3,000‑pound...
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This Beloved California Hippie Getaway Is Getting More Stylish—But Its Magic Hasn’t Changed
Travel writer revisits Ojai, California, noting a surge of upscale boutiques, restaurants and a newly renovated historic hotel, Hotel El Roblar, now a luxury boutique resort. The town’s iconic “pink moment” light still draws visitors, while new eateries like the Dutchess and...
Forget Dry Tortugas National Park, Visit This Florida State Park With A Once-Thriving Fort And Beach Views
Fort Clinch State Park on Amelia Island offers a rare blend of history and coastal recreation, featuring a restored 1847 fort that’s a National Historic Landmark. The 1,400‑acre park includes six miles of multi‑use trails, bird‑watching hotspots, and expansive Atlantic...
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This Stunning Caribbean National Park Is a Must-Visit—With Underground Caverns, a Natural Rock Bridge, and Nesting Sea Turtles
Shete Boka National Park on Curaçao showcases dramatic limestone cliffs, ten coastal inlets (bokas) and iconic features like the Natural Bridge rock formation and an underground cavern. The park protects critical sea‑turtle nesting sites, with hawksbill, loggerhead and green turtles...
11 Summer-Friendly Airbnbs Near NYC, With Access to Pools, Lakes, and Beaches
The article spotlights eleven curated Airbnb rentals within a three‑and‑a‑half‑hour drive of Midtown Manhattan, ranging from a modern cabin in East Chatham with a private pool to a historic stone mill in Salt Point and a beachfront cottage in Montauk....
How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel
Handheld language translators are emerging as dedicated tools that let travelers hold sustained, two‑way conversations without relying on a smartphone. Devices like the Timekettle T1, iFLYTEK AI earbuds, and InnAIO T10 provide offline capabilities, real‑time audio translation, or hybrid AI...
National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 373 | Southern Campaign of the American Revolution
The National Parks Traveler released Podcast Episode 373, a deep‑dive into the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. Host Jess Repanshek and associate curator James Taub examine South Carolina’s three Revolutionary War battlefields—Kings Mountain, Cowpens, and Ninety‑Six—while questioning the claim that the...
Video: 'Bad Things Come in Threes' - Inside Dan Booker's Red Bull Hardline Experience
Dan Booker released a short film titled “Bad Things Come in Threes,” chronicling his three‑year participation in Red Bull Hardline Tasmania. The video credits a team of filmmakers, photographers, and editors, including Charles Allardice and NanoLab, who developed Super 8 footage. Published...
Slack Randoms: Building a Pulsejet Powered Bicycle, Lego Road Bikes & More
The Slack #randoms channel at Pinkbike curated a week of off‑beat cycling stories, from a DIY 50‑lb thrust pulsejet bicycle to a new Lego Technic road‑bike kit priced at $130. Highlights also included a head‑to‑head ride showdown between Trinity Race...
On The Up: Chance Encounter at Hawke’s Bay Marathon Inspires Woman’s First Race in 35 Years
Kathryn Marsh, 61, was moved by a struggling 20‑year‑old runner at the 2025 Hawke’s Bay Marathon and decided to train for her own marathon after a 35‑year hiatus. She completed an 8.5 km walk, recovered from a hamstring tear with a...
This Next-Gen Smart Travel Trailer Concept Takes Camping Into The Future
Chinese startup Skydream Caravans unveiled a next‑gen 26.5‑foot smart travel trailer that reads like a luxury penthouse on wheels. The concept pairs a dual 85 kWh lithium‑battery pack with roof‑mounted solar panels and an electric charging port, promising up to two...
Oregon's Giant Cascade Mountain Lake Is A Forest Beauty With Trophy Fishing, Camping, And Family Fun
Odell Lake, a six‑mile‑long reservoir in Deschutes National Forest, has become a premier destination for trophy lake‑trout fishing, camping, and family recreation. Anglers flock to its deep, cold waters that have produced the state’s two largest lake‑trout catches, while three...
Minnesota's Once-Thriving Ghost Town Was Abandoned Before Transforming Into A Scenic State Park
Banning State Park in northern Minnesota occupies the site of a once‑thriving sandstone quarry town founded by William Banning in the 1890s. The quarry’s output dried up by 1912, prompting the town’s abandonment, and the state acquired the land in...
Oregon's High Desert Lake Is A Freshwater Escape With Fishing, Kayaking, And Birdwatching
Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon’s 60,000‑acre high‑desert freshwater gem, remains largely undeveloped due to a seasonal cyanobacteria bloom that creates a brief foul odor each spring and summer. The bloom’s deterrent effect has preserved pristine shorelines, making the lake a premier...
Southern Oregon's Saltwater Lake Is A Remote Basin With Migrating Birds And Stunning Mountain Views
Lake Abert, a 15‑mile‑long hypersaline basin in southeastern Oregon, is the state’s only saltwater lake and one of just three in the western United States. Its shallow, alkaline waters host brine shrimp that attract up to 200 migratory bird species...
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This Is the Best Way to See the Deepest Canyon in America—And It Gives You Access to 1,000-Year-Old Rock Art
Hells Canyon, straddling Idaho and Oregon, is the deepest river gorge in North America, carved by the Snake River. A four‑hour jet‑boat tour operated by Nez Perce Tourism immerses visitors in dramatic scenery and living tribal culture. Guides, accompanied by tribal...
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We Found Wrinkle-Free Pants Hiding at Quince—Shop 8 Pairs Travelers Wear Right Out of Their Suitcase
Quince has rolled out eight wrinkle‑free dress pant styles designed for travelers, with prices ranging from $40 to $60. The collection includes ultra‑stretch ponte leggings‑like pants, crepe wide‑leg trousers, organic cotton double‑knit straight pants, and cargo options with hidden pockets....
Weekend Warm-Up: Canoeing Australia's Most Contested River
Beau Miles and river expert Brian "Ponch" Poncho spend four days paddling the Murray River in a new documentary that spotlights Australia’s most contested waterway. The film follows their quest to source only food grown within the Murray basin, revealing...
Between Fort Wayne And Ann Arbor Is Ohio's Camping Resort With Fishing And Family-Friendly Fun
River's Edge Campground and Resort in Pioneer, Ohio blends traditional camping with resort‑style amenities, offering 375 sites ranging from full hook‑ups to primitive spots and cabins. Guests can fish in two on‑site ponds or the St. Joseph River, swim in a...
Between Montreal And Quebec City Is A Charming Canada Village With Artisan Shops And Scenic Hiking Trails
Deschambault‑Grondines, a merged village of fewer than 2,300 residents, sits midway between Montreal and Quebec City along the historic Chemin du Roy. The town blends 17th‑century roots with attractions such as the 1802 Moulin de la Chevrotière museum and the...
Northwestern Minnesota's State Park Is A Hidden Gem With A Bog Boardwalk, Loon Viewing, And Camping
Hayes Lake State Park, established in 1967 in northwestern Minnesota, remains one of the state’s least‑visited parks. The 13‑mile trail network features a cedar‑bog boardwalk, while the lake offers electric‑only boating, fishing, and kayak rentals. Birdwatchers flock to the site,...