Going on a trip, whether for the weekend, a week or a month, is probably everyone’s favorite pastime. Make the most of the few vacation days you have, and don’t flock to tourist traps like New York or Los Angeles. Think outside the box.There are plenty of underrated adventure destinations in the U.S. that are worth your time. Many are ideal for exhilarating quests...
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There are more than 19,000 recognized cities, towns and villages and hundreds more “unincorporated places” in the United States.[slideshow:104126]In the quest to give each community a unique name, some states ended up with some truly weird and wacky city names.Some were named in jest, others by lazy officials. Some were named after oddly monikered people or foreign words that sound silly,...
Kermit the frog claims it’s not easy being green. While cities across the country struggle with how to protect the planet through local programs and policies, there are a handful of metropolises that have pulled ahead of the pack thanks to the efforts of their city governments and their citizens to be eco-friendly.While there’s no government criteria or widely agreed on measurement for...
People often seem to struggle with setting aside time for a full vacation in the summer. As an alternative, they should take advantage of a relaxing, and adventurous, weekend getaway. Working hard should be followed by some kind of a reward.Get away for a few days and release the week’s stresses; get a fresh perspective on your daily life, and recharge for the chaotic days...
Route 66 is an American icon in its own right. The famous former highway has been immortalized in songs, on the big screen and has even been animated in the Pixar movie “Cars.”Despite being officially decommissioned, Route 66, also known as the Mother Road or America’s Highway, still carries a certain mystique as the ultimate American road trip route.As the song of the same name says,...
Ecotourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.” The last factor is meant to be inclusive of both staff and guests.The environmentally-friendly travel is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainability. This means...
Everyone’s got a personal bucket list of places they must visit before they die.A catalog of award-winning beaches, vibrant cities, hidden treasures, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. This isn’t that list.This is more like a “chuck it” list: places that aren’t worth the trouble. We’ve scoured the web for complaints about some of the nation’s most overrated tourist attractions and...
Sure, our national parks and monuments have been in the news as of late. But if anything, those headlines mean that our homeland-based bounty of natural treasures should be top of mind when planning your next away-from-home jaunt.A U.S. park visit doesn’t have to mean braving the tourist-laden crowds of oft-visited Yosemite, Yellowstone or our glorious Grand Canyon. Have you ever wanted to...
A road trip is the perfect way to kick off summer and celebrate warmer temperatures. We've rounded up 20 great states that are worth seeing and that will reward family travelers or a group of friends.So, load up the trunk and hit the road to these states. We've got you covered, whether you love hiking, swimming in the ocean, visiting a great city or simply enjoy a leisurely drive.Get out of...
Traveling is often referred to as the only thing you can buy that makes you richer. But it comes with a lot of risks. From dangerous airports to roads and theme parks, vacation destinations boast thrilling adventure opportunities but hide precarious personal safety conditions.The FBI has broken down data on violent crimes throughout the U.S. Murder, rape, robbery...