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Route 66 Centennial in California
Route 66 Centennial in California

Cruise through some of California’s most iconic stops along Route 66.

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A Mindful Guide to Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio
A Mindful Guide to Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio

Long before it became one of the a popular ecotourism destination, this park was home to Indigenous communities whose relationship with the land and sea shaped the region for centuries. 

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Beyond the Board: Navigating the Surf Culture of Sayulita
Beyond the Board: Navigating the Surf Culture of Sayulita

Beyond the Pacific swells, this Mexican destination provides travelers with a community atmosphere, where modern surfing meets the ancient traditions of the Wixarika people. 

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The National Park Underneath an Ohio Interstate
The National Park Underneath an Ohio Interstate

Cuyahoga Valley National Park tells a story of restoration, with its 53-year-long transformation from a place once known for a river so polluted it caught fire at least a dozen times to a green refuge in the urban Midwest. 

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A New Era of Travel: Digital Passports for Airport Security
A New Era of Travel: Digital Passports for Airport Security

At more than 250 airports, iPhone users are now able to use digital passports at security checkpoints. 

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6 Ancient Cliff Dwellings and Pueblos in the American Southwest
6 Ancient Cliff Dwellings and Pueblos in the American Southwest

In quiet national monuments, travelers can experience pueblos and cliff dwellings, some of the most impressive and well-preserved innovations in early Southwestern architecture.

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The Mexican Dance That Defies Erasure: Danza Azteca
The Mexican Dance That Defies Erasure: Danza Azteca

Aztec dances exist today as living prayers and powerful symbols of Indigenous survival, uniting Mexican Americans in the United States.

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How to Maximize Your 5 hours in Dry Tortugas
How to Maximize Your 5 hours in Dry Tortugas

Daytrippers only have five hours to spend in one of the U.S.'s least-visited National Parks. 

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The Colorful Culture of Mexican Folk Arts
The Colorful Culture of Mexican Folk Arts

For thousands of years, unique folk art has held a significant place in Mexican culture, defining not only the country’s complex history but also its proud national identity. 

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Walking Among Giants: The Redwood Trees of California
Walking Among Giants: The Redwood Trees of California

Dive deep into the history of redwood logging, its ecological impact and where to witness what’s left of these natural wonders.

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Dark Skies: The Best Places for Stargazing in the USA
Dark Skies: The Best Places for Stargazing in the USA

While light pollution has long detracted from most Americans’ ability to see a full sky of stars, these locations are pioneering efforts to preserve an untouched dark sky. 

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Indigenous Voices Reclaim Language Through Story
Indigenous Voices Reclaim Language Through Story

In the wake of Canada’s residential school system, Indigenous writers like Gregory Scofield and Lindsay Nixon are reclaiming culture through ancestral language and storytelling.

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