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Get Outdoors in Utah

Get Outdoors in Utah

Originally known as a mining boomtown, Park City, Utah, is enjoying new prosperity as an outdoor adventure capital. Located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) from Salt Lake International Airport, Park City is an accessible spot for nearly any mountain activity. Winter brings beloved annual events to Park City, like the Sundance Film Festival in late…

Good Times in Gatlinburg

Good Times in Gatlinburg

The great outdoors seem even greater in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Here, among one of the nation’s oldest mountain chains, the tallest trees overshadow plentiful wildlife and blue skies brighten every mood. Originally the hunting grounds of the Cherokee people, the original settlement was founded in the early 1800s, and Gatlinburg continues to offer bits of history…

Lakeland Adventures in England

Lakeland Adventures in England

Affectionately known as the Lakes, this mountainous British wilderness is wonderful for exploring — and it’s a perfect place for memorable family adventures. Jump right in with exciting water sports at Lake Windermere. Rent stand-up paddleboards or a rowboat for the whole family from Stoked Watersports and glide along tranquil waters while taking in the…

Unwind in Style

Unwind in Style

Ideally located on South Carolina’s Atlantic coast, families flock to this fun-loving hub of activity for its 60 miles (97 kilometers) of magnificent shoreline, oodles of entertainment options — WonderWorks, a water park, and Broadway Grand Prix to name a few — and state parks showcasing the area’s seaside beauty. Must-Do: After getting your beach…

Street-Food Paradise

Street-Food Paradise

From idyllic beaches and lush mountain interiors to spicy-hot flavorful food and a mesmerizing underwater world, Thailand’s largest island, Phuket, has so much to offer. Whether you’re looking to relax, be active, or indulge your foodie self — or a mixture of all three — Phuket is an island crowd-pleaser for the whole family. Must-Do:…

BabyLand General Hospital

BabyLand General Hospital

Finally, a hospital you’ll never want to leave. Theodora Aretha and Crystal Lorraine — more than three decades later, I remember their names and the pure joy my sister and I felt when our parents gave us our very own Cabbage Patch Kids! In the 1980s, Cabbage Patch Kids, the adoptable dough-faced dolls (with birth…

A Day Away From the Parks

A Day Away From the Parks

Your Orlando trip is going exactly as planned. You’ve patiently queued your way through all the major theme parks, felt your stomach drop while riding the latest roller coasters, savored an exorbitant quantity of cotton candy and ice cream, and made heartwarming memories along the way. The only thing missing from your family’s fun-filled theme…

The sea splashes over surf-eroded rocks against a cloudy California sky.

Believe the Hype of San Diego

Some of San Diego’s most-well known attractions are worth a visit and the accolades. San Diego lives up to the hype. Sure, it can feel as though this (way) Southern California city is always included on annual “best places to live” lists and “best places to visit” directories, so it’s easy to be a little…

Two young women run into the North Coast surf with surfboards.

Nourish Your Soul

An easy-going coastal essence emanates along New South Wales’ North Coast. After all, this is the country that epitomizes the laid-back lifestyle. Along Coffs Coast, surf culture is pretty much the city’s backbone, and surfers are forever in search of the perfect wave along Sawtell’s golden beaches. Adventurous spirits will love the abundance of outdoor…

Loch In Adventure

Loch In Adventure

Nature flaunts her full beauty during the fall season in Scotland, when the wild landscapes become ablaze with color. Crimson red, rich green, fiery auburn, and golden yellow hues reflect against glittering lochs, and the scenery comes alive with an almost ethereal-like quality. The colors aren’t the only draw: It’s also the quieter season, meaning…

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