September 10, 2016 on U.S. News Travel || As the U.S. National Parks Service celebrates its Centennial this year, there’s a lot of buzz around the country’s incredible natural resources. And to many (if not most) of the millions of
Published on August 15, 2014 on MapQuest || “If you see a bear, stay calm and get behind me. If you see a moose, run.” A few people in my hiking group chuckled nervously when Jeffrey, our twentysomething Patagonia-clad guide, delivered
Published July 28, 2014 on MapQuest || "Sharknado 2" is about to unleash a second storm of toothy terror, while "Shark Week" prepares to enchant viewers with its yearly run of aerodynamic great whites. Meanwhile, "Jaws" continues to scare beachgoers
Published in May 2011 on Fodors.com || Whether you want to explore shipwrecks or see coral of every color, scuba diving is a great way to experience the underwater world. We've picked our favorite places to take the plunge, where there's