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Get back to the great outdoors this month, whatever your interests and wherever you're based in the US. Whether you want to enjoy a leisurely stroll through a national forest or notch it up a level with a national park adventure, we've got you covered. And no matter how or where you choose to explore, be sure to read our best practise bear etiquette to stay safe on the trails.

7 National Parks That Are Even Better in Winter

Don’t let the cold weather stop you from getting outdoors at these winter wonderland national parks, from Utah to Washington.

A snow fox hunts for food at the Yellowstone National Park.
A snow fox pounces on its prey in Yellowstone National Park, a top winter destination.Photo Credit: FloridaStock / Shutterstock

15 Best Hiking Vacations in the USA

Dust off your hiking boots and grab your backpack for this wanderlust-worthy roundup of hiking vacations in the US.

A family goes for a hike in Yellowstone National Park.
Get out and explore with the family on a US hiking vacation.Photo Credit: Eustacio Humphrey / Viator

Top outdoor experiences in the US

National parks, animal encounters, and adrenaline-pumping activities.
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A Walk in the Woods: 8 National Forests to Visit

Nothing like the calm stillness of a forest to soothe the mind. Here are our picks for the best national forests you should escape to for Take a Hike Day.

Friends go for a hike in the woods.
Take some time for yourself with a calming walk in the woods.Photo Credit: Zoran Zeremski / Shutterstock

If You Go Into the Woods Today: Bear Etiquette for Outdoor Adventures in the US

Stay safe while enjoying the great outdoors thanks to travel writer Jacqueline Kehoe's bear etiquette tips.

A bear in Yellowstone National Park.
Keep your distance when you come across bears in the wild.Photo Credit: Eustacio Humphrey / Viator

Explore more of the great American outdoors

From family-friendly national parks to top winter activities across the country.
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