Year: 2017

Named for its surprisingly abundant summer sun, British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast sits on a striking section of coastal rainforest. Start this easy weekend getaway from Vancouver with a 40-minute ferry ride, meandering between offshore islands. Once on shore, you can drive through a string of funky seaside towns to gallery-hop, hike, or savor the solitude…

With a couple of days to explore Southern Vermont, stick to the eastern side of the Green Mountains and discover art, farms, and historic villages, with plenty of time to take the long way home.

With so many options it can be hard to pick the “right” campground. And because every camper is different, finding the perfect campsite is actually more about finding your perfect campsite. Here are some things to consider as you research sites for your next getaway.

One of the largest coastal parks in Alaska and in the nation, Kachemak Bay State Park spreads for 200 miles along the southwestern edge of the Kenai Peninsula. Within the park’s 400,000 acres are glaciers, high mountains, lakes, islands, beaches, and a scenic rocky shoreline. Highlighted by constantly changing weather patterns, the park’s outstanding scenery…

Today, the state of local fisheries—most notably the collapse of cod stocks—is the most important environmental issue facing Atlantic Canada.

Once you catch your breath at the ten-thousand-plus foot elevation, there is a lot to do and see in historical Leadville, Colorado!

In his 30th book, “The Late Show,” crime-fiction author Michael Connelly introduces a new character, LAPD Detective Renée Ballard, who works the night shift at Hollywood Station.

Despite its size, New England is packed with variety: remote mountain peaks, bustling cities, endless beaches, and idyllic farming valleys. This is great news for travelers because the region's most compelling locales can be explored on easy weekend road trips.