Places And Travel
7 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Colorado
Colorado's most memorable destinations aren't always its biggest. Explore 7 small towns full of mountain beauty, history, and unforgettable local character.
The Only National Park With Active Geysers
Underground heat is common, but the rare plumbing behind a true geyser is not. See the one North American national park that clearly qualifies here.
8 Idyllic Small Towns In Georgia To Visit In 2026
There are plenty of natural sights to be explored and outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the warm southern weather in these eight idyllic Georgia towns.
8 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In Maryland
Eight Maryland main streets include Annapolis on the harbor, Cumberland at the Great Allegheny Passage, Emmitsburg's Seton Shrine, and Ocean City's Boardwalk.
The Counties Most At Risk Of Hurricanes
FEMA rates these US counties and Louisiana parishes at the highest hurricane risk in the country. Here is what put them there.
9 Old-Timey General Stores In Connecticut
Connecticut is home to many historic general stores, some dating to the 1780s, that still serve their small towns today as delis, museums, and gift shops.
The Safest Small Towns In Kentucky
Low violent crime rates place these Kentucky towns among the state’s safest, with historic landmarks, parks, and active local institutions nearby.
2026's 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In Texas
Eleven small Texas towns, from Wimberley in the Hill Country to Marfa in the desert, pair distinctive landscapes with outsized museums and history.
The Most Remote National Park In The Lower 48
Isle Royale, adrift in Lake Superior and reachable only by ferry or seaplane, is the least-visited national park in the Lower 48. Here's how to get there.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In New England
Walking around the downtowns of New England's small towns is a great way to experience community, culture, and simply have a good time.
7 Quirkiest Towns In The Southern United States To Visit In 2026
From Mothman to a 40-foot catfish, these seven Southern towns built their identities on frogs, white squirrels, spirits, and sideshows.
The Oldest Restaurant Still Serving In America
Boston's Union Oyster House has served from the same Union Street address since 1826, making it America's oldest continuously operating restaurant.
2026's 10 Best Small Towns To Visit In Michigan
Each of these ten Michigan towns have a story to tell, from its hundreds of historic buildings to a riverside stone castle.
This Alabama Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
The Talladega Scenic Drive is one of the most beautiful scenic byways in Alabama, featuring stops in Cheaha State Park and more.
8 Idyllic Small Towns In Massachusetts To Visit In 2026
Skip the crowds. From Rockport's lobster boats to the Berkshire hills, these 8 pretty Massachusetts small towns are the fun ones to visit in 2026.
9 Best West Virginia Towns For Retirees
These West Virginia towns are perfect for retirement, featuring senior centers, free live music, beautiful outdoor scenery, and more.
10 Of The Quietest North Carolina Towns
Slow down in these charming North Carolina towns where historic streets, mountain trails, and peaceful waterfronts shape every visit.
8 Off-The-Grid Maine Towns To Visit In 2026
Eight off-the-grid Maine towns run ferry-only islands, Moosehead Lake, and Katahdin trails, including Lubec, Monhegan, Greenville, and Millinocket.
The National Parks With No Cell Service At All
The National Parks With No Cell Service At All include Gates of the Arctic, Kobuk Valley, Isle Royale, Katmai, Congaree, Lake Clark, and Dry Tortugas.
Why Some National Forests Are Fighting Over Roads
The USDA has proposed lifting road and logging limits on 44.7 million acres of national forest, reviving a decades-old fight over access.
England's 10 Most Laid-Back Towns
England's 10 Most Laid-Back Towns include a village inside a prehistoric stone circle, a car-free harbour where donkeys haul the cargo, and a smugglers' bay.
2026's 11 Most Scenic The Maritimes Towns
The Maritimes' coastline runs through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI, and 11 small towns along it earn a stop, Peggy's Cove and Baddeck included.
11 Main Streets Where Scotland Comes Alive
11 Main Streets Where Scotland Comes Alive include Scotland's National Book Town, the world's narrowest hotel, and a town laid out on three parallel streets.
The National Parks With Sea Caves
The National Parks With Sea Caves span Channel Islands, Acadia, Kenai Fjords, Olympic, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, where waves have carved caves and arches.
The Counties That Are Almost Entirely Desert
When a county is almost all creosote, salt flat, and dry basin, the desert stops being scenery and becomes the whole map. Here are the driest ones. (
11 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In South Dakota
The historic downtowns of South Dakota feature preserved architecture from the gold rush, local sandstone construction, and unique regional decorations.
9 Most Overlooked Washington Towns For 2026
Skip the tourist crush for 2026. These 9 overlooked Washington towns trade crowds for candy kitchens, river ferries, and the state's oldest courthouse.
11 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In Montana
Explore 11 picture-perfect Montana main streets, from Philipsburg's Victorian storefronts to Fort Benton's frontier riverfront on the Missouri.
This Is The Friendliest Small Town in Nevada
Nevada’s oldest settlement pairs historic streets with mountain views and a welcoming small-town feel that makes Genoa easy to remember.
11 Romantic Small Towns In Northern California For A 3-Day Weekend
Mendocino bluffs, Calistoga mud baths, Truckee snow, and Half Moon Bay fog. Twelve romantic Northern California towns built for a three-day weekend.
Why The Great Plains Has Almost No National Forest
Why does the Great Plains have almost no national forest? It was never forest, it's grassland. The Plains got National Grasslands instead. The surprising reason.
10 Tick Infested Areas On The Atlantic Coast
Years of field sampling reveal which Atlantic Coast shores carry the densest, best-documented blacklegged and lone star tick populations.
11 Main Streets Where Tennessee Comes Alive
A few blocks of historic storefronts can lead to a museum, local restaurant, or scenic park, giving travelers plenty of reasons to slow down and explore.
The State Parks Where You Can See Glacial Erratics
Glacial erratics in six state park sites, including a 5,000-ton New Hampshire boulder and a carved slab pulled from a river.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In The Rockies
The most walkable town centers in the Rockies, where mining-era opera houses, depots, and museums are all a short walk apart in Colorado, Montana, and beyond.
Why Bears Avoid Some State Parks Entirely
Pump out enough groundwater and the land itself gives way. See the US counties dropping fastest, from California's valleys to the Virginia coast.
10 Main Streets Where Virginia Comes Alive
One town runs a 1933 theater, another a working wharf, a third a D-Day memorial: 10 Virginia main streets built around a story you can still walk to.
7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s storybook towns keep the past close through cobblestone streets, healing springs, preserved capitals, and prairie legends.
10 New Jersey Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
Ten New Jersey towns for a fresh start, from Pitman and Newton to Hammonton and Vernon, where homes stay affordable and daily life stays easy.
11 Iowa Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
These Iowa towns are not only memorable as a result of their local attractions, but they are also home to friendly locals who welcome visitors with a smile.