Is it a contradiction—or a stroke of genius—to travel by yourself … but with a group? I was part of a group that explored Utah’s ...
Selective erosion. The Natural Arch and Bridge Society says an arch is formed over millions of years “by the natural, selective erosion of rock,” and ...
Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site Cambridge, Massachusetts | nps.gov/long One of the most influential American poets of the 19th century, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow made ...
During my most recent trip to San Antonio, I spent a full day exploring the city’s legendary missions. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site ...
Between its casinos, beaches, great weather, hiking trails, golf courses and Civil War and Civil Rights history, Mississippi ranks as a popular spot for travelers. ...
“Are you going to ski?” and “What are you going to do?” Those were the two most common questions I received when mentioning Banff, Alberta, ...
Below are key points addressed in the fact sheet regarding the new requirements, which are slated to go into effect Oct. 1. To see the ...
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Richmond, Virginia | nps.gov/mawa During a visit to Walker’s home, groups can learn more about this staunch supporter of equal ...
In early May, I made my first trip to Puerto Rico to participate in the Tourism Cares for Puerto Rico event. Before the educational sessions ...
This February marked the 100 anniversary of the Grand Canyon being named a U.S. national park. A year-long celebration showcasing northern Arizona’s iconic natural landmark, ...
Located in the southwest corner of Colorado, Durango blends history and rugged charm with the natural beauty of a Western mountain town. According to Marsha ...
The jagged peaks of the Canadian Rockies in the Banff-Lake Louise area beckon travelers from across the globe to the twin towns in southern Alberta. ...
De Soto National Memorial marks the area on Florida’s western coast where Hernando De Soto landed in 1539. The National Park Service-managed site, located just ...
While taking in the beautiful beachy views of both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, groups visiting Costa Rica can observe sea turtles nesting. Five of ...
Scholastica Ponera, owner of Pongo Safaris & Tours, has spent countless hours exploring the national parks of her native Tanzania. Those adventures, which helped her ...
As part of my visit to Durango, Colorado, last year, I got to explore areas in the western and southern parts of the state. I’m ...
Travel planners are very accustomed to visiting iconic sites such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Valley Forge when they head to the Philadelphia ...
1. Major Marine Tours & Harbor 360 Hotel The beauty of Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park is on display as part of Major Marine’s seven ...
Located along the Mississippi River, Vicksburg National Military Park recalls the battle that is often viewed as a turning point in the U.S. Civil War. ...
Walk and talk (and eat) in Jasper Foodie tours in Jasper National Park include short walks and informative talks between four downtown restaurants and several ...
1. Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site (Victoria) At this west coast artillery fortress that was on active duty from 1895 to 1956, you can ...
The Outer Banks is a hot spot for unique experiences, from watching horses run wild on the beach to seeing the tallest natural sand dunes ...
Movie fans might know North Dakota more from the Coen brothers’ campy film classic “Fargo” than from actually visiting the Roughrider State. That would be ...
Among its nearly endless array of intriguing destinations and attractions, Oregon is home to a diverse group of National Park Service-managed sites. Here is a ...
One on the largest prehistoric structures in the United States is Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The National Park Service-managed site is located in Coolidge, ...
Founded in 1929, Guðmundur Jónasson Travel Iceland has spent the last nine decades showcasing its native land to travelers from around the world. It offers ...
The land that now includes the city was purchased from the Wampanoag tribe in the mid-17th century. Following the establishment of an English/Quaker settlement around ...
The travel bug bit when I was in high school and my family and I took our first vacation “out west.” During our vacation from ...
Idaho scenery does not lack diversity, according to Laurie McConnell, senior tourism communications specialist at the Idaho Division of Tourism Development. “We offer everything from ...
I didn’t know what to expect on my first trip to Canada—my first trip out of the United States, actually! I was anxious during my ...
Although it is debatable whether Bermuda is technically part of the Caribbean, there is no doubt the country shares many similarities with its neighboring island ...
“The Cayman Islands are the envy of all the Caribbean,” says Victor Johnson, managing director of CayTours. “We have the sun, sea and sand, and ...
Africa Safari Classics is a Kenya-based tour company that specializes in wildlife safaris and/or beach holidays in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Botswana and Seychelles. Here ...
Located at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and resting just below the Mason-Dixon Line in Maryland’s Appalachian Highlands, Hagerstown is a bucolic ...
“We have new experiences, food tours, festivals, new builds and expansions in Western Newfoundland,” says Laura Barry Walbourne, director of travel trade and media relations ...
How do you tackle the large land masses that stretch hundreds of miles from the U.S. border in the south to pristine and wild areas ...
How do you tackle the large land masses that stretch hundreds of miles from the U.S. border in the south to pristine and wild areas ...
How do you tackle the large land masses that stretch hundreds of miles from the U.S. border in the south to pristine and wild areas ...
There are few things I enjoy more than checking out a new destination. Getting to put my feet on the ground and roam around an ...
During a visit to the 244,000-acre park, located an hour east of Rapid City, South Dakota, travelers can see the beautiful and bizarre results of ...
Despite the long, steep hike to reach it, Conundrum Hot Springs in Colorado’s White River National Forest had over 6,000 visitors last year. But due ...
Visitation to the national park system in 2017 was almost identical to the record-setting 331 million recreation visits in 2016, and many parks continue to ...
Sometimes, staring is just the best option. Not in a creepy sort of way, but rather in a mouth-wide-open-wow-I-can’t-believe-what-I’m-seeing way. Like when you get your ...
Reinvesting in parks has been a priority for the travel and tourism industry for several years, and NTA has been a consistent advocate. We have ...
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has taken the fame that’s followed Kansas from “The Wizard of Oz” and turned it into a ...
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in central Colorado is one of the state’s top archaeological sites. Located 35 miles west of Colorado Springs, the 6,000-acre ...
“Fort Smith, known as the Star of the Western Frontier, is an exciting destination where folks can bring a heart that loves history, and we’ll ...
“What we do well is align the interests of the traveler to the things they wish to experience when they visit Australia,” says Nayaz Noor, ...
America’s National Trails System Before there were railroads, highways and airplanes to help people get from one place to another, travelers relied on trails, whether ...
If Grand Canyon National Park is on your radar for 2018 (and really, why wouldn’t it be?), have we got some lodging options for you. ...
Big Hole National Battlefield remembers the events of Aug. 9, 1877, when members of the Nez Perce tribe awoke to gunfire from U.S. Colonel John ...
At the fort, which is open year-round, groups can learn more about the French-Canadian traders who bartered with gold prospectors and First Nations people for ...
“Known as the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park is a bucket-list experience for many a traveler,” says Lucy Beighle, public relations and earned ...
“Saskatchewan is a phenomenal destination for watching wildlife,” says Tourism Saskatchewan’s Amy McInnis. “With a rich diversity of landscapes—from the prairie vistas and rugged badlands ...
One of the best ways to experience Alaska’s majestic natural beauty is on sightseeing cruises and rail tours. Here is a look at the six ...
