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5 Reasons to Visit Park City, UT this Summer

There's no reason not to hit the slopes once the snow has melted away on the foothills—Park City's hills are alive in the summer, where music and outdoor fun abounds. Read more

Posted by Amy Sherman on July 26, 2013 at 3:59:37 PM EDT Tagged: Park City, Summer, Skiing, Music, Outdoors
7 Top Farm Stays Around the World

Craving an escape from your multitasking, tech-filled days? We recommend a farm stay, where the tactile pleasures of feeding animals, picking blackberries, and wading in a stream can be more restorative than a day at the spa. These 7 properties give you a taste of the simple life—if only for a week. Read more

Posted by Blane Bachelor on July 25, 2013 at 12:56:24 PM EDT Tagged: Farms, Hotels, Vacation Tips, Australia, England, Oregon, Wine, Hawaii, New York
Exploring the Wild in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Filled with flora, fauna, and fascinating indigenous tribes, the Amazon is a fantastical frontier. And exploring it by way of Ecuador was beyond thrilling. Adventures and animal-sightings did abound. Read more

Posted by Elissa Richard on July 12, 2013 at 1:59:55 PM EDT Tagged: Ecuador, Amazon, Adventure Travel, Outdoors, Animals
Best Vacation for Bicycle-Lovers

Whether you're a semi-pro cyclist or a Spin class devotee, hotels and travel companies are offering packages and experiences with gear heads in mind. Here are 5 choice bike-lover holidays. Read more

Posted by Alexis Korman on July 11, 2013 at 11:35:32 AM EDT Tagged: Bikes, Outdoors, Adventure Travel, Hotels, Fitness
Step Into: Disney's The Lone Ranger

Much of the new Lone Ranger, just released this week, was shot on location in Utah, using landscapes like Monument Valley, Arches and Canyonlands, and more. Step into the film with this Lone Ranger-approved itinerary. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 04, 2013 at 12:08:21 PM EDT Tagged: Movies, Utah, National Parks
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Photographer and Africa-phile Peter Beard

Peter Beard has been chronicling Africa for nearly 50 years (not to mention photographing models, first ladies, and pop artists in the meantime). Jetsetting between his tented settlement in Kenya and homes in Manhattan and Montauk, he's easily one of our most iconic Tastemakers. Read more

Posted by Kristan Schiller on July 03, 2013 at 1:59:52 PM EDT Tagged: Travel Tastemakers, Photography, Africa, New York
19 Natural and Cultural Wonders Named New World Heritage Sites

Some spectacular new sites earned coveted spots on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list last week, representing the best of what the world has to offer in natural and cultural beauty. Read more

Posted by Maggie Gorman on June 26, 2013 at 8:58:31 AM EDT Tagged: World Heritage Sites, National Parks, Cultural, Natural, China, North Korea, Germany, Italy, Mount Etna, Medici Villas
7 Best Hikes in the US

From coast to coast, our country has endless hiking trails through varied and wildly beautiful landscapes. From oceanfront to mountainside and from moderate to advanced, here are 7 top trails. Read more

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on June 24, 2013 at 4:43:16 PM EDT Tagged: Hiking, Hiking Walking, California, Colorado, Vermont, Hawaii, Tennessee, Utah, Texas
Niagara Falls from Every Angle

Niagara Falls is a bucket-list-worthy sight to behold, whether you're ogling it from the Canada side, the NY side, or both. Here's how to check it out from every angle. Read more

Posted by Haley Shapley on June 19, 2013 at 12:27:55 PM EDT Tagged: Niagara Falls, New York, Ontario, Canada, Outdoors
Long Weekend in Utah's National Parks

The desert landscapes of Utah's five national parks are astounding. Overwhelming, even. So we're here to help you navigate this state's embarrassment of outdoor riches with a long weekend itinerary. Read more

Posted by Roisin Cameron on June 13, 2013 at 8:59:08 AM EDT Tagged: National Parks, Utah, Outdoors