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6 Best Hikes in Hawaii: Molokai, Kauai and More

Here's how you can see Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, the Big Island, and Kauai's best natural sights on foot. Photo Caption: Hikers can climb 11 miles into a dormant volcano on Maui's Sliding…

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7 Ways to Experience the Best of Colombia

From national parks such as Tayrona to cosmopolitan cities like Medellín and Cartagena, Colombia has something for every type of traveler. Whether you prefer hiking through tropical…

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10 Essential Bangkok Experiences

Momentary bad times come and go, but Bangkok always seems to return to popularity. It's one of those must-see Asian cities that always crops up on travel wish lists. From visiting…

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See Sri Lanka: 8 Reasons to Visit

Sri Lanka was called "Serendib" by the Arab traders who happened by chance upon this lovely teardrop-shaped island, floating between the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Modern…

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Leaf Peeping Across America: A Coast-to-Coast Guide

Grab your camera, pocket your spare memory cards, and load the car—it's leaf-peeping season from coast to coast. From Vermont to the Pacific Northwest, use this guide to see some of…

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Undiscovered Costa Rica: 6 Secret Spots

One of the most amazing things about Costa Rica is that in spite of its booming tourism industry, there are still plenty of places to go that are relatively easy to access and yet off…

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Improving Ireland: 8 Tips for a Better Trip

The pleasure of exploring Ireland will be immeasurably richer and more varied if you give yourself plenty of freedom along the way. We've gathered these suggestions, hard-won from our…

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Park of the Week: World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Oahu

Honor the lives lost in Pearl Harbor with a visit to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument -- or more commonly known as the USS Arizona Memorial.

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Park of the Week: Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park

The Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park in the San Francisco Bay Area honors some of the sacrifices made during World War II.

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Park of the Week: Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia

Virginia's Richmond National Battlefield Park looks back to Civil War-era history and recognizes key moments in our nation's past.

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Park of the Week: The Pony Express National Historic Trail

Learn how the Pony Express riders shaped the West by driving along this 1,900-mile trail that covers eight states from Missouri to California.

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Park of the Week: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

Pay respect to the world's greatest civil rights leader at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta.

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Park of the Week: Harry S Truman National Historic Site

The former president is no longer around to greet guests with a handshake as he once did, but his former home is still in Missouri, and you can visit when you're next in town.

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Park of the Week: New York City's Oldest Clinton

Before the most recent Clinton took up residence in Harlem, New York City had its share of men and women with that family name, including the one attached to this park near its…

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Park of the Week: Boston's National Historical Park

Boston is a great walking city, and you can follow the city's Freedom Trail to experience many of the sites that make up the Boston National Historical Park.

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How to Make a Quick Trip to Acadia National Park

Located on Mount Desert Island on Maine's stunningly beautiful mid-coast, Acadia offers a variety of spectacular locations to visit -- even for a day tripper or windshield tourist.

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Arizona in Technicolor: National Parks Beyond the Grand Canyon

The Petrified Forest and Saguaro National Parks offer visually stunning landscapes and an opportunity to explore some of the most impressive geological sites in the…

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Park of the Week: Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Called 'the Shrine to Democracy' in its brochures, Mount Rushmore was created by a brilliant, but flawed, artist who spent 14 years blasting and carving the rocks into the amazing…

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Two Itineraries for Taking in the National Parks of the American West

Smart plans for seeing the highlights of the region's major parks in a leisurely, enjoyable manner. | Frommer's

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All Our National Parks Can Be Accessed with the Use of Handy Annual Passes

If you plan to visit a number of national parks and monuments within a year, a National Parks Pass, which still costs just $50, will save you a bundle. The passes are good at all…

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Safety, Sanity and Insurance: Learning to Drive Your RV

It might seem like a monster on wheels, but an RV can easily be put under your control. Read on to become a master of the highways and byways.

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Winter in Yellowstone: A Caldera of Your Own

A wintertime visit to one of the crown jewels of our national parks systems will leave you with the place practically to yourself.