road trips
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The It factor: exploring Stephen King’s MaineWith the film of Stephen King’s It breaking box-office records, we tour the brooding locations in and around his home town that inspired the ‘king of fright’
national parks
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Anger as US national parks plan high-season price hikesVisitor numbers at US national parks are soaring, yet the government says a proposed price surge is for ‘maintenance’, while slashing federal funding by almost $300m
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National Park Service wants to sharply raise entry fees at most popular parksVisitors to popular parks, including Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Zion, could see fees double or triple to address backlog of maintenance and infrastructure costs
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Call of the wild: can America’s national parks survive?America’s national parks are facing multiple threats, despite being central to the frontier nation’s sense of itself, says Lucy Rock
adventure holidays
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Great outdoor activities in Colorado: readers’ tipsReaders suggest ways to enjoy Colorado’s magnificent mountains, valleys, forests and lakes – on two legs, two wheels, soaking in hot springs and even dangling from a cliff
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‘Underground city’ set to become Chicago’s next attractionNot many people know about the Pedway, a network of tunnels connecting shops and businesses beneath downtown Chicago, but it could become the city’s oddest tourist destination
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Send us a tip on outdoor activities in Colorado – and win a £200 hotel voucherWe’d like to hear about your discoveries – from climbing spots, to cycling trails, places to fish and lesser-known skiing resorts – for a chance to win our weekly prize
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10 of the best views, festivals and events for the US total solar eclipsePlanning a trip in search of totality on 21 August in the US? Our guide provides advice on great vantage points and events along the Oregon to South Carolina viewing corridor plus tips on where to stay
food and drink
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Nantucket cranberries – painting the Massachusetts island redIt wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without cranberries but the fruit was revered by Native Americans before the founding fathers arrived. The autumn harvest still turns the fields of Nantucket a glorious scarlet
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2017 travel planner: where to go on holiday … and whenWhether you’re looking for a dream holiday or a last-minute city break, here’s the lowdown on how to find bargains and late deals for all types of getaway from now until December
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Holiday hotspots: where to go in 2015Looking for inspiration for this year’s holiday? We’ve selected 40
hot destinations for 2015, each with a fresh reason to visit, from new budget flights, hotels, arts events and festivals to a solar eclipse … -
Top 10 family-friendly New York summer activities
Discover New York City summer activities that are perfect for families … Angela Hederman and Michael Berman, authors of a new guide to New York with kids, pick their top 10 things to do
top 10s
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10 of the best Bruce Springsteen landmarks in New JerseyAs the Boss regales Broadway audiences with his show of songs and stories about growin’ up and life in the spotlight, we pick out New Jersey locations that have played a big part in his life and career
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10 top tips from our Los Angeles correspondentStars in the sky and on the silver screen, trips to the beach and a cemetery, plus a stroll with a local actor who calls himself ‘the people walker’ … LA delivers the goods for our west coast writer
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10 of the best Irish bars in New YorkFrom New York-Irish drinking institutions to openings that add a fresh twist to shamrock-styled sippin’, we raise a glass to Manhattan’s top spots. Plus: Dead Rabbit’s August popup at Claridge’s means London will soon get a taste, too
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10 of the best US hiking trails: readers’ travel tipsFrom a rocky wonderland with views of Las Vegas to the green ridges of the Appalachians, our readers share their tips for great walks
Taos, New Mexico: a road trip of highs and pueblos