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A Dreamy French Polynesian Island Offers Hidden Lagoons And Breathtaking Snorkeling - Explore

Perhaps no other place on the planet conjures up such clear images of sun, sand, palm trees, and breeze-kissed bliss as Polynesia. Marked by Hawaii in the north, Easter Island in the southeast, and New Zealand in the south, this vast region covers an area as big as North and South America combined. While the islands in this sweeping tropical paradise have been drawing visitors for ages, French Polynesia possesses a singular allure that's nothing short of magical.
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Oregon's Under-The-Radar Mysteriously Named Lake State Park Is Packed With Adventure - Explore

Oregon has no shortage of outdoor treasures, boasting an array of landscapes including volcanic peaks, high desert, unspoiled beaches, rugged canyons, and one of the country's most underrated wine regions. The Beaver State really delivers when it comes to nature, which locals wear as a badge of pride. An outdoor lifestyle goes hand-in-hand with being an Oregonian, and the state's parks and nature reserves draw visitors from around the country for their raw beauty and grandeur. While Oregon certa...
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Tourists Heading To Mexico Should Know That Public Bathrooms Often Lack One Common Feature - Explore

AlxMendezR/Shutterstock By Chris TharpJan. 14, 2025 1:00 pm EST Mexico! America's neighbor to the south is a land of incredible contrasts and jaw-dropping scenery. From white sand beaches to verdant jungles, rugged highlands, deep canyons, open desert — as well as active volcanoes — Mexico has it all. The country is also home to a fascinating culture informed by thousands of years of history, along with a fiery, mouth-w...
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The World's Walleye Capital Is Home To An Affordable All-Season Fishing Lodge In The Midwest - Explore

When Minnesota calls itself "The Land of 10,000 Lakes," it's no exaggeration. This state in the upper Midwest is actually home to over 14,000 freshwater bodies of water, drawing visitors from around the country and beyond for outdoor pursuits, including camping, canoeing, kayaking, boating, water sports, and, most importantly, fishing. These lakes host aquatic monsters that get anglers' blood pumping, with iconic species such as bass, Northern pike, muskellunge, sturgeon, and the gamefish king o...
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Swim, Camp, Hike, Or Boat At An Underrated Texas State Park With Wooded Lake Shores - Explore

Texas is one of the most iconic U.S. states, a vast territory with a history, culture, and cuisine all of its own. From barbecue and cowboys to the rich handprint of its Mexican heritage, the Lone Star State has long celebrated its unique place in the collective imagination, and is especially good to explore via road trip. While its cities, music, and, of course, food are famous all over the country, the natural charms of Texas still fly largely under the national radar despite possessing a weal...
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The Activity You Should Take Advantage Of While Traveling Solo - Explore

There is something seductive — and utterly liberating — about traveling on your own. To wake up each day and choose exactly what you want to do without answering to anyone else is an exercise in pure freedom. You can go wherever you want, whenever you want. You can eat and drink according to your wishes alone. No one is weighing you down, and the world presents itself as a dizzying array of possibilities. Solo travel is indeed very exciting stuff.
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Texas' Best Birding Spot Is An Unsung Pristine Destination With Pretty Beaches - Explore

Stretching out like an elongated finger across the mouth of Galveston Bay, the Bolivar Peninsula is a popular weekend retreat for those seeking sun, sand, and other joys of the sea. Situated just an hour and a half from Houston — one of the best cities for food lovers in the U.S. — this narrow stretch of land is also home to wildlife, including nesting sea turtles and large numbers of migratory birds. At the northern end of the Bolivar Peninsula sits High Island, a quiet, unincorporated communit...
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Time Travel To 1900 At A Historic Hot Springs Resort Hidden In Washington's Columbia River Gorge - Islands

Carving out much of the border between Washington and Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge is one of the nation's true natural wonders. Home to wide stretches of water, deep pine forests, spires, sheer mountain cliffs, and Multnomah Falls, Oregon's tallest waterfall with unbelievable views, the gorge is the perfect weekend getaway from Portland for those seeking solace in nature. There are also a number of cool areas along the way worth checking out, including the historic area of Carson. Opposite t...
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The Underground Lake With Some Of The Most Mesmerizing Blue Water In All Of South America - Explore

When it comes to jaw-dropping natural wonders, South America claims some of the world's best. Whether it's Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni salt flats, the Galápagos Islands, the glaciers of Patagonia, or the highest waterfall in the world, this gargantuan landmass is blessed with a staggering amount of outdoor splendors. These treasures aren't just beautiful, but also extremely varied and spread all throughout the continent. You could spend a lifetime exploring what South America has to offer and never quite see it all.
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