Guide to the National Parks There are 58 national parks in the U.S., as varied as the country that houses them. We’ve gathered everything you need to know to set off for an adventure, plus photo galleries, quizzes, maps, and more.

Family Vacation Planner Spice up your family’s travels with this collection of 3,500 family-friendly sights and activities grouped by states and by categories of interest—and many of them are free!

My Shot State Fairs Merry-go-rounds, deep-fried corndogs and high-flying Ferris wheels mark the start of state fair season. Submit your best summer fair pictures to the newest category of My Shot and view photos from other fairs across the country.

Places of a Lifetime: Washington, D.C. Today’s Washington is a capital of interconnected neighborhoods and identities, a quixotic place of grand boulevards and marbled monuments.

Hallowed Ground No land in America is more sacred than the square mile of Arlington National Cemetery. Experience it in its entirety with this feature from National Geographic magazine.

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