The bald eagle is the comeback kid of the conservation world, soaring back in numbers after spending decades in danger of extinction. “Bald eagles are powerful symbols of resilience,” says Crystal Slusher with the American Eagle Foundation. “Seeing one or…
From Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains, there are numerous must-see national parks among the hundreds sprinkled across the U.S. If visiting a handful (or maybe even all) of the nation’s finest parks is…
While skiing and snowboarding are no doubt two of the more fun and exciting activities for winter, there’s also no doubt that preparing for a slope-side excursion can be a bit of a pain. All those clothes to put on,…
From Florida to Washington state, the United States is full of beautiful views. Whether perched on a mountaintop looking out over the natural wonders of the land, standing ankle deep in a river surrounded by cliffs, or meandering among historic…
There are a select few towns scattered across America for which the holiday season never really ends, thanks to names that capture the holiday spirit and an embrace of the season in which most host festivities year-round and up their…
The United States is full of charming small towns. But if small towns aren’t your jam and giant cities overwhelm you, you’re in luck. WalletHub recently completed a study of 1,300 locales to determine the best small cities in America.…
After offering the same price range for three years in a row, The Walt Disney Co. is about to hike Disney World ticket prices for a second time in 2022.…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office might not exclusively recognize Mariah Carey as the “Queen of Christmas,” but she’s still widely regarded as such, courtesy of her 1994 hit “All I…
Once you’ve caught the travel bug, it can be hard to stay in one place for an extended period of time. Sure, museums are great, and visiting bustling cities can…
Going woke, righting tone-deaf wrongs, changing with the times — call it what you will, but Grand Canyon National Park is renaming a popular stop to rid it of its offensive…
In the dead of winter, indoor pools seem like the ultimate luxury — a private slice of paradise reserved for the lucky few. But thanks to sites such as Airbnb…
What better way to celebrate the holidays than by finding a spot that evokes the nostalgia so many of us seek out at Christmastime, from sleigh rides to visits from…
Costco feels like a uniquely American retailer. And yet, the company has expanded to four continents, with over 200 stores outside of the U.S. But since supercolossal bags of nacho…
You can rent apartments, houses, tiny homes, tipis, and all sorts of amazing vacation dwellings. But for our money, there’s nothing cooler than renting an Airstream trailer. There are dozens…
According to WorldAtlas, North America is home to around 457 species of mammals, 662 reptiles, more than 300 amphibians, and 914 birds. But, of course, most of us don’t see…
French fries are the perfect food in so many ways: deep-fried, salty, and full of carbs. They’re great on their own, but just like burgers, they also serve as a…
In the mood for a sandwich? Some cities are better for the lunch staple than others, according to a study by Lawn Love, which looked at cities with high-quality sandwich…
It’s a tale as old as time: Two restaurants duking it out over the same food, often one that’s a local icon, fighting for the devotion of local patrons. Some…