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Japan’s golden tourism triangle of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka—all on the main island of Honshu—gets plenty of love from 31 million tourists who visit every year.

This Island in Japan Is Bursting With Six National Parks

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Imagine a national park wrapped into a conical shape, like a carpet of trees spun into an upward spiral.

Trek the Volcano Trilogy Around This Central American National Park

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You may have heard of the White Cliffs of Dover.

Explore Dazzling White Cliffs on This German Island

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I love being outdoors—I’m outdoors any chance I can be, for as long as I can be, every day.

Rob Lowe’s Favorite Hiking Trails Wind Past Bobcats and Giraffes

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Morocco might bring to mind gorgeous buildings influenced by Arab, African, and European cultures.

Morocco’s Best National Park Boasts Waterfalls and the Highest Peak in North Africa

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The magic in Loreto Bay National Park begins with church bells ringing in a glorious sunrise.

Swim with Dolphins Around the Islands of This National Park in Mexico

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California is home to more national parks than any other state—but some of the most stunning aren’t the spots you may already be familiar with.

California’s Most Beautiful Parks Are Also the State’s Least Visited

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After three years of being closed, Havasu Falls in Arizona will be reopened to visitors beginning on February 1, 2023.

Arizona's Havasu Falls Will Reopen to Visitors for the First Time in 3 Years

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The Black Hills of Western South Dakota are well-known for shimmering lakes, bison-trod terrain, and colossal rock carvings.

Wind Cave National Park Is a Breath of Fresh Subterranean Air

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Here’s a lesson on tracking mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains of East Africa (provided you’re already experienced): First, scramble up volcanic rocks and bushwhack through bamboo thickets to where you last saw the rare apes.

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This Island in Japan Is Bursting With Six National Parks

Hokkaido is like Japan's version of the Wild West.

Trek the Volcano Trilogy Around This Central American National Park

Plus a lake that changes color, a flower route of cute towns, and delicious pupusas along the way.

Explore Dazzling White Cliffs on This German Island

Move over, Dover.

Rob Lowe’s Favorite Hiking Trails Wind Past Bobcats and Giraffes

Here’s where the ‘Parks and Recreation’ star hikes when he travels the world.

Morocco’s Best National Park Boasts Waterfalls and the Highest Peak in North Africa

Plus green valleys, Berber villages, and lots of mint tea, all close to Marrakech.

Swim with Dolphins Around the Islands of This National Park in Mexico

Head to Baja California Sur for lava cliffs, sea caves, and private-beach vibes.

California’s Most Beautiful Parks Are Also the State’s Least Visited

Volcano skiing, hot springs, and island diving where you wouldn't think to look.

Arizona's Havasu Falls Will Reopen to Visitors for the First Time in 3 Years

The falls will require permits for hiking.

15 Totally Free Things to Do in LA

Leave your wallet at home when you check out these museums, castles, concerts, and comedy shows.

Wind Cave National Park Is a Breath of Fresh Subterranean Air

The first protected cave in the world, next to the Badlands, was also a portal to the spirit world.

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Goof Around with Gorillas on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Rwandan Adventure

Trek back in time with gorillas in your midst.