These magical European-style Christmas markets in the U.S. offer holiday celebrations that won't break the bank.

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Sequoia National Park, often called the “Land of Giants,” is America’s second-oldest national park. The nickname is fitting since the park has the world’s biggest trees by volume. However, Sequoia is ...

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about five hours from San Francisco, Sequoia National Park turns 134 this year. The park harbors beautiful forests comprising many of the world’s most giant ...

Mountains fascinate us with their massive size and stunning beauty. Some of us stare in admiration, while others want to climb them. The higher the summit, the more we are drawn to it. While Mount ...

During our recent trip to California, Julie and I visited three regions comprising four national parks. As you can imagine, I was super excited about this trip. However, one thing completely shocked ...

As a popular element to most Santa stories, reindeer may seem mythical, but visitors can walk through a boreal forest with them in Fairbanks, Alaska. Fairbanks is a popular destination where people ...

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