Travel in county Bear Lake

Several popular national parks are bringing back timed reservation systems for next year, requiring visitors to plan ahead.

In Everglades National Park, you’ll find 1.5 million acres of canals, miles of marshes and tons of sub-tropical critters – but not so many hiking routes.

San Bernardino County in California is conducting a comprehensive study to evaluate the impact of how short-term rentals affects housing availability in the county. 

Big Bear is a place out of a Hallmark holiday movie. Cozy cabins line this mountain town that boasts a gorgeous lake, tons of hiking trails, an adorable village, and plenty of opportunities for skiing and sledding. A wintry weekend in Big Bear will make you forget that you’re not in a holiday greeting card, but actually a mere two hours outside of Los Angeles.

With more than 300 glorious days of sun and majestic landscapes to match, it’s no wonder Colorado beckons to outdoorsy types.

America’s coastal areas don’t have a monopoly on great beaches . . . or groovy beach towns.

The USA's parks get a lot of hype. From the Grand Canyon to the Everglades, America's backyard is pretty special. But while ever-increasing visitor numbers put pressure on these popular sites, many of the beautiful state parks remain under the radar. Given that there are more than 10,000 of them to choose from, that's a real shame. To get you started, we've picked the most beautiful state parks in the USA that really are worth a visit.