Beaches & Islands

A woman paddling a Kayak along natural mangrove wilderness near the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Key Largo, Florida.

Florida's Epic State Park System Thrives Above & Below The Water

Young man cliff jumping into a blue Alpine lake below on a hot summer day.

These Are The Best Cliff Jumping Spots on American Lakes

By Sydney Paschall

Ocean Drive street with illuminated buildings, South Beach

Sun, Sand, and Nightlife: America's Best Party Beaches

By Tai Carpenter

POV of a zipliner through a jungle. blue sky overhead, another zipliner in foreground ahead of camera, arms outstretched like wings

A Guide to Exploring Puerto Rico, America's Hidden Gem

By Mikala Lugen

Surfer heads out into the chilly November Atlantic waters off Cape Hatteras.

The Top North Carolina Beaches for Summer Surfing

By Ryan Gallagher

Silhoutte of couple walking along a beach under a colorful sunset sky

18 Secluded Beaches for Peaceful Summer Days

Surfer on Blue Ocean Wave in the Tube Getting Barreled

Summer's Best US Beaches to Visit: Surf Edition

By Sydney Paschall

Two Girls Laying Out At The Beach with Blue Sky

Best Spring Break Destinations for Days of Sand and Sun

By Sydney Paschall

Two children hold hands with their grandparents while hiking at Smith Rock State Park, Oregon.

5 Family-Friendly Day Trips from Portland, Oregon

By Samuel Moyle

The 9 Best U.S. Destinations to Visit in February

By Sydney Paschall