Year: 2017

In honor of his thirtieth book, bestselling author Michael Connelly is introducing a new crime-fighting Angeleno—and his first leading female detective—to the world: Renée Ballard.

In the 1980s, the faster Coquihalla Highway (Hwy 5) opened, replacing the scenic Fraser Canyon section of the Trans-Canada as the most popular route between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. But for road trippers who have time for a more leisurely drive, there’s a lot to do along the Fraser Canyon.

A weekend road trip through the Barbecue Belt of Central Texas is doable, even though you’ll probably reach meat saturation after three or four stops. This itinerary from local Andy Rhodes provides a starting point and ideas for blazing your own trail.

For locals and visitors alike, these small New England towns offer a chance to slow down, unwind, and enjoy a slice of country life, Yankee style.

For many who walk it, the Cliff Walk is an opportunity to gaze at fancy estates and experience the same ocean views that mesmerized Newport’s wealthy summer visitors at the turn of the 20th century. It is also a wonderful nature trail, abundant with opportunities for bird-watching and admiring fields of wildflowers.

With 66 cheesemakers in state and a thriving foodie scene, it’s no surprise that Vermont is a cheese-lover’s paradise. As a fundamentally rural state, some of the best wheels and wedges can be found at far-flung farms, mountain villages, and down unexpected back roads, which makes cheese the perfect excuse to plot a road trip…

Icebergs, which wander offshore and sometimes ditch at land’s end in Notre Dame Bay, are one of Twillingate’s main claims to fame. Here's what to see and where to stay when visiting Newfoundland's Iceberg Alley.