US holidays
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Tongass National Park is one of the world’s great, unspoiled forests – and it’s home to more brown bears than anywhere else on earth
Road trips
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These revamped US motels combine modern style with retro touches and new features, such as DJ sets and yoga classes
National parks
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The canyon, which turns 100 this year, sees 6 million annual visitors – and sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck behind all of them
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On 26 February 1919, President Woodrow Wilson established the Grand Canyon national park. Rare images offer a rich visual record of this remarkable place
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Redesignation makes Indiana Dunes the US’s newest national park, ending a fight for recognition lasting 103 years
Adventure holidays
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Photographer Bart Smith has been hiking the US’s national trails since 1992. On the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act, we select some of his best images from 25 years of walking
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With forests, mountains and Native American reservations nearby, this town is a goldmine for the adventurous, and there’s a homespun arts scene, too
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Readers suggest ways to enjoy Colorado’s magnificent mountains, valleys, forests and lakes – on two legs, two wheels, soaking in hot springs and even dangling from a cliff
Food & drink
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Think the ‘bleeding’ vegan burger about to hit Tesco shelves is a bold move? How about a brined, smoked watermelon?
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Whether you’re looking for a dream holiday or a last-minute city break, here’s the lowdown on how to find bargains and late deals for all types of getaway from now until December
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Looking for inspiration for this year’s holiday? We’ve selected 40
hot destinations for 2015, each with a fresh reason to visit, from new budget flights, hotels, arts events and festivals to a solar eclipse … -
Discover New York City summer activities that are perfect for families … Angela Hederman and Michael Berman, authors of a new guide to New York with kids, pick their top 10 things to do
Top 10s
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Palm Springs’ modernist masterpieces are celebrated in this week’s fall preview but the mountain haven for the Hollywood set is worth a visit any time of year
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The city’s bars and music scene are among the most vibrant in the US. And with Lake Michigan beaches to relax on and two new budget flights from the UK, now is the time to go
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As the Boss regales Broadway audiences with his show of songs and stories about growin’ up and life in the spotlight, we pick out New Jersey locations that have played a big part in his life and career
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Planning a trip in search of totality on 21 August in the US? Our guide provides advice on great vantage points and events along the Oregon to South Carolina viewing corridor plus tips on where to stay
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North Carolina's islands: the beauty of the Outer Banks