
Trails, backroads, shorelines, food, wildlife, lodging, gear and unforgettable places to explore across America.
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Jefferson County, PA offers fall hiking through Cook Forest State Park, paddling the Clarion River, and scenic rail trails — all beneath a canopy of brilliant autumn color.
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Just an hour south of Chicago, Kankakee County offers winding river roads, wooded trails, pumpkin patches, and a slower fall pace far from the city rush.

Kenosha, WI trades beach days for brilliant fall foliage, cozy cafes, harvest farms, and a Lake Michigan shoreline that shines from October through winter.

Kent County, MD offers birding at Eastern Neck Island National Wildlife Refuge, rails-to-trails cycling in Chestertown, and sweeping Chesapeake Bay views.

Livingston, MT blends old West architecture with a thriving arts scene, craft breweries, and access to world-class fly fishing — a hidden gem near Yellowstone.

Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, TX debuts Wild Lights beginning November 19 — a full-scale holiday light experience with glowing wildlife, light tunnels, and seasonal magic.

Marshall, TX offers kayaking through Caddo Lake's cypress maze, the German-inspired Rueggenfest, and the signature FireAnt Festival — all in the heart of East Texas.
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McDowell County, NC is the home of North Carolina's three B's — brisket, biscuits, and beer — with locally owned restaurants serving mountain BBQ and Southern classics.

Mitchell County, NC is home to Spruce Pine's gem and mineral heritage, the Bakersville Creekwalk, and scenic mountain communities tucked in the Blue Ridge High Country.