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Arkansas Has a State Park for Everyone

By Pakar PBN
25 August 2023

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> From scenic kayaking and fishing waters to thrilling hiking and mountain biking trails, Arkansas State Parks offer a diverse selection of activities to satisfy any appetite for outdoor adventure. We tapped Mike Mills, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and…

Summer Read: A Journey Across Iceland in Search of My Health

By Pakar PBN
25 August 2023

When Pam Houston traveled to the Nordic island nation to ride its unique breed of spirited horses, she wasn’t just after an adventure—she was urgently seeking a way to be well again. Two years earlier, she had become seriously ill with long COVID, so lacking in energy that…

The Ideal Island for Arctic Adventurers (Hygge Included)

By Pakar PBN
25 August 2023

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there?We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched…

Am I Really Expected to Tip 30 Percent Now? What Gives?

By Pakar PBN
22 August 2023

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Any number of concerns are on our radar as we plan our next trip, from serious issues like how destinations are working to mitigate tourists’ environmental impact to inconveniences like months-long passport wait times. In this column, our travel expert addresses your…

These National Parks Are Closed Due to Tropical Storm Hilary

By Pakar PBN
21 August 2023

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> For much of last week, the southwestern U.S. and parts of Mexico braced for a Category 4 hurricane that the World Meteorological Organization called “Hilary.” After making landfall on Sunday, August 20, in Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, killing one man as he…

How to Pull Off a Weekend Backpacking Trip

By Pakar PBN
21 August 2023

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> While America’s long-distance treks top adventure bucket lists, months-long stints on the Appalachian, Continental Divide, or Pacific Crest trails may not go over well with your day job. That’s where microadventure-style backpacking trips can give you a taste of life in the wild.…

The 10 Most Beautiful Hikes in U.S. National Forests

By Pakar PBN
21 August 2023

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> There are 193 million acres of national-forest land in this country, with at least one national forest or national grassland unit in all but eight states. And yet the vast majority of us tend to overlook our national forests, focusing on national…

You Can Now Hike, Kayak, Ski, and More at These Stunning Fishing Lodges

By Pakar PBN
20 August 2023

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Our 42-passenger plane lands with ease on the mile-long sand runway just south of the Arctic Circle. Scraggly black spruce trees line the sides of the airstrip and water laps gently at one end. We are 200 miles from a road; 240…