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Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
Tucked along the vibrant shores of Waikiki in Oahu, Hawaii, Duke Kahanamoku Beach is a sun-soaked paradise named after the legendary Hawaiian surfer and Olympian. Crowned the #1 beach in America by Dr. Beach, this pristine stretch boasts soft golden sands, gentle turquoise waves, and stunning views of Diamond Head. Perfect for families, swimmers, and…
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Niagara Falls State Park – America’s First State Park
Long before Yosemite became a national park, before Congress had even settled on what a “state park” should look like, New York did something no state had ever done before: in 1885, it used the power of government to save a piece of jaw-dropping scenery purely because it was beautiful. That single decision created Niagara…
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10 Hidden State Park Lodges for Your Next Road Trip
State parks don’t get nearly the hype of their national park cousins, but plenty of them hide grand old lodges with the same knotty-pine charm, stone fireplaces the size of a garage door, and porches built for watching the sun go down. Many of these were hand-built by CCC crews during the Depression in the…
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Leavenworth, Washington’s Oktoberfest: A Slice of Bavaria in the Cascades
Tucked into the eastern folds of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth transforms every fall into one of the most convincing pieces of Bavaria this side of the Atlantic, and for three weekends each October, the whole town raises a stein to prove it. Cobblestone-style streets fill with lederhosen and dirndls, oompah bands march the length of…