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The 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S.

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Cincinnati, Ohio Population: 309,513Median Home Price: $272,750Median Rental Price: $1,116Percentage Parkland: 17Percentage of Residents Who Live Within a Ten-Minute Walk of a Park: 88Walk Score: 49Bike Score: 65Municipal Equality Index Score: 100Demographics: 49% white; 40% Black; 4% Latino; 2% Asian; 5% other…

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Looking to Get Away? Here Are 4 Perfect Trails for a Week-Long Backpacking Trip

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> In Backpacker’s travel column, assistant editor Emma Veidt answers your hiking questions with the help of a rotating cast of experts. I’ve gone on plenty of overnighters, and even a couple of two- to three-night backpacking trips. Now, I want to go…

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The Journey Continues

After a night of camping off the grid, the teams begin day two of their trek. Lael and Andrew navigate remote roads on their way to the famous Grey Reef section of the North Platte River. Kayla and Aaron climb Northeast Wyoming’s stunning Steamboat Point. Tyrhee and Micayla…

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The 7 Best Places to See the Total Solar Eclipse, According to an Eclipsophile

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> The last time a total solar eclipse was visible in America, in 2017, I watched it from atop a small butte on BLM land west of Lander, Wyoming. The scene couldn’t have been more surreal: a handful of friends and strangers and…

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9 Mountain Towns with Killer Fall Foliage

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Nothing beats a mountain slope ablaze with fall color. I know there’s a scientific explanation for the phenomenon—chlorophyll production stops, carotenoids take over—but I believe the leaf transformation is Mother Nature’s greatest magic trick, when she turns a canvas of green into…

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The 7 Gear Essentials of Adventure Travel

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Packing for adventure travel can seem like an impossible task. Whether you’re piling into a car or stepping aboard an airplane, you’re usually limited to just a few bags. And yet, somehow, you’re still expected to be prepared for a range of…

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Walking in the Footsteps of Legends: 10 Amazing Historical Hikes

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Some hikes seem to transport you to another world—and others to an entirely different time. A peaceful place where you pause today may be where another once stood in defense, defeat, or determination. I love seeking out places that connect me to…

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The Best Adventure in Every National Park. Yep—All 63 of Them.

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> National parks are having a moment. From the rocky boreal forests of Isle Royale, to the arid dunes of Death Valley, to the charismatic megafauna of Yellowstone, there’s no shortage of diverse landscapes to explore and adventures to be had in each…

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How to Explore Germany’s Natural Wonders

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Here’s a little-known fact: Germany is the perfect destination for adventurers with a drive to explore sustainably. With three natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 16 UNESCO biosphere reserves, 16 national parks, and 104 nature parks, Germany offers an immense array of natural…

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