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United States

  • The author in Snow Canyon State Park.
    Where to Hike on a Road Trip to Zion National Park
  • Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
    Top 10 Free Things To Do in San Francisco
  • Diamond Head Crater at sunrise.
    Diamond Head Sunrise Hike on Oahu
  • Hiking the Peekaboo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park.
    Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah: 2-Day Winter Hiking Itinerary
  • Santa Monica Pier (photo: Matthew LeJune).
    13 Fun Things To Do in Santa Monica
  • Keith in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
    The Best Hiking in Joshua Tree National Park
  • Keith on a mountain peak in Joshua Tree National Park, California.
    Joshua Tree Climbing: The 10 Highest Peaks in the Park
  • Hiking in Saguaro National Park.
    Saguaro National Park: The Perfect Winter Getaway
  • Two men watch the northern lights in Alaska.
    Northern Lights in Alaska: Guide To Viewing the Aurora Borealis
  • Snowfields on White Mountain Peak.
    Sierra Nevada Adventure: White Mountain Peak and Bristlecone Forest
  • Dave in the Exuma Cays (photo by Kelly Lemons).
    2021: A Year of Travel, Loss, and New Beginnings
  • Keith hiking Elephant Mountain Trail.
    The Best Hike Near Phoenix, Arizona
  • Back Bay neighborhood
    30 Free Things To Do in Boston
  • Keith Robinson in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: A Real California Adventure
  • The White House
    Inside the White House Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship
  • Dave in Marfa (photo: Kelly Lemons).
    Top 10 Things To Do in Marfa, Texas
  • Man fishing in a creek.
    Hidden Fishing Spots in Florida Only Backpackers Can Find
  • Dave driving a motorboat in Tampa Bay, Florida
    16 Fun Outdoor Activities in Tampa Bay, Florida
  • Pigeon Forge, TN (photo: Solar_Vulpine).
    10 Reasons to Vacation in Pigeon Forge, TN
  • The author, Keith Robinson, on top of Mount San Jacinto.
    Mount San Jacinto: Southern California's Favorite Peak
  • McDonald Observatory in Texas.
    My Self-Guided Tour of McDonald Observatory in West Texas
  • Santa Elena Canyon.
    Santa Elena Canyon Trail: Big Bend's Signature Hike
  • Navigating the Adventures in Travel Expo
  • Lower Klondike Pond (photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli).
    9 Outdoor Adventures for Your Poconos Vacation
  • Badwater Basin in Death Valley.
    Death Valley National Park: A Three-Day Visitor's Exploration
  • Telescope Peak as seen from Bennett Peak.
    Telescope Peak: Climb Death Valley's Highest Mountain
  • Miami Beach, FL (photo: Antonio Cuellar).
    7 Off the Beaten Path Things To Do in Miami
  • Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.
    Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive in Big Bend National Park, Texas
  • Starship and Mars mural at Starbase, South Texas.
    Driving to SpaceX in Boca Chica: What You Can Actually See
  • Dave backpacking in Machu Picchu, Peru (photo by Kelly Lemons)
    My 2022 Travel Recap: From Texas Road Trips to the Andes Mountains
  • South Padre Island (photo by Kelly Lemons).
    2024 Travel Highlights: From Easter Island to the Texas Gulf Coast
  • View toward Mexico on the Hot Springs Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park.
    Hiking Hot Springs Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park
  • Trona Pinnacles in California
    8 Places for Free Camping in California
  • Hiking Pinnacles National Park.
    Pinnacles National Park: One of California's Best Kept Secrets
  • Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort (photo: Alyssa Eakin).
    Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas for Those in the U.S.
  • Point Reyes Trail to McClures Beach.
    Point Reyes National Seashore: Hike, Backpack, Kayak, and Explore
  • Pigeon Forge, TN (photo: Rodney Truitt Jr).
    8 Reasons Why Pigeon Forge Should Be Your Next Family Trip
  • Dave at entrance to Big Bend National Park (photo: Kelly Lemons).
    Top 10 Things To Do in Big Bend National Park
  • Texas State Capitol
    Top 10 Things To Do in Texas
  • The Schooner J & E Riggin offers windjammer cruises in Maine
    Windjammer Cruises in Maine: Sailing the Schooner J & E Riggin
  • Stratosphere Hotel and Casino
    6 Thrilling Adventure Activities in Las Vegas
  • Welcome to Las Vegas sign (photo: Grant Cai).
    10 Fun Things To Do in Las Vegas

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