Northern Lights in the USA: Where and When to See the Aurora
You don’t need to fly to Iceland or Norway to see the northern lights. Fairbanks, Alaska, sits right under the auroral oval,…
Eric Gamble
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Best Fall Trips in the USA: Foliage, Harvests and Quiet Parks
Fall is the best season to travel in much of the US: summer crowds vanish, desert parks cool down, aspens turn gold…
Eric Gamble
Best Summer Vacations in the USA: 18 Trips for Cool Air and Long Days
Summer is when the high country finally opens: Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road, Crater Lake’s rim, Rainier’s wildflower meadows and Alaska under the midnight…
Eric Gamble
Best Spring Break Destinations in the USA for Families, Couples and Friends
Spring break isn’t only about crowded party beaches. March and April are also cherry blossom season in Washington, wildflower season in the…
Eric Gamble
Carry-On Only Packing Guide: How to Pack for a Week in One Bag
No checked-bag fees, no waiting at the carousel and no lost luggage: one bag changes how you travel. A practical system for…
Eric Gamble
Amtrak Train Travel Guide: Routes, Sleepers, Prices and Tips
Two days across the Rockies in a sleeper car, dinner in the dining car and no airport security line: train travel in…
Eric Gamble
Best Time to Visit New Orleans: Weather, Festivals and Prices by Month
New Orleans has a festival nearly every weekend, a summer that feels like a steam room and hotel prices that can triple…
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Best Time to Visit Hawaii: Month-by-Month Weather, Prices and Crowds
Hawaii is warm all year, so the real question is what you want: humpback whales, big surf, calm snorkeling, cheaper flights or…
Eric Gamble