A wild black bear surprised a family during their peaceful picnic in the Maryland wilderness, turning an ordinary lunch into an unforgettable wildlife encounter. The family, vacationing near Deep Creek,…
By Travel Editorial Team9 min read Fast Facts Location: Moab, Eastern Utah, USAEstablished: November 12, 1971 (as a National Park)Size: 76,519 acres (31,000 hectares)Elevation: 4,085–5,653 feet (1,245–1,723 m)Famous For: Natural…
By Travel Editorial Team8 min read Fast Facts Location: Kailua, Oahu, HawaiiName Meaning: “Heavenly Sea” in HawaiianLength: About half a mileBest Time to Visit: April–OctoberFamous For: Turquoise waters, soft white…
By Travel Editorial Team9 min read Fast Facts Location: Central Arizona, USAFounded: 1868Population: ~1.6 million (metro area over 5 million)Elevation: 1,086 feet (331 m)Climate: Hot desert; 300+ sunny days per…
By Travel Editorial Team9 min read Fast Facts Location: California, USAEstablished: October 1, 1890Area: 748,436 acres (over 1,100 sq miles)Elevation Range: 2,000 to 13,114 feet (610–3,997 m)Annual Visitors: ~4 millionFamous…
By Travel Editorial Team8 min read Fast Facts Location: Northeastern Wyoming, USAEstablished: September 24, 1906Designation: America’s first National Monument (by President Theodore Roosevelt)Height: 867 feet (265 m) from base to…
By Travel Editorial Team9 min read Fast Facts Location: Southeastern New York State, USAFounded: 1624 (as New Amsterdam)Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten IslandPopulation: ~8.5 millionFamous For: Landmarks, culture,…
By Travel Editorial Team9 min read Fast Facts Region: Western United StatesKey States: Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Wyoming, MontanaBest Time to Visit: April–June and September–OctoberFamous Routes: Route…
By Travel Editorial Team8 min read Fast Facts Location: Manhattan, New York City, USAEstablished: 1858Size: 843 acres (3.41 km²)Designed by: Frederick Law Olmsted & Calvert VauxVisitors: Over 40 million annuallyEntry…
Fast Facts Location: Miami Beach, FloridaEstablished: Early 1900sPopulation: ~40,000 (Miami Beach total ~90,000)Known For: Art Deco architecture, nightlife, beaches, celebrity cultureBest Time to Visit: November to AprilAverage Temperature: 75°F (24°C)…