Getting to know the world

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16/01/2026

Washington
Washington is one of those states where natural beauty reigns supreme. It's famously home to three national parks—Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, and North Cascades National Park—and it attracts visitors from around the world who want to see its beaches, rainforests, waterfalls, glaciers, mountains, and active volcanoes for themselves. If you’ve already explored the major parks but can’t get enough of the state, add Snoqualmie Falls, Steptoe Butte State Park, and the Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway to your upcoming travel plans.

16/01/2026

Cumberland Falls, Kentucky

14/01/2026

Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
One of the world's largest barrier reefs is right outside your tent when you camp at Dry Tortugas National Park, located on a remote island just off the coast of Key West in South Florida. You can rent snorkel gear, spend your days relaxing on the beach, or check out Fort Jefferson, a 19th-century fortress overlooking the harbor where the Union army blockaded Confederate shipping channels during the Civil War. This area is also great for stargazing and bird-watching, so pack a pair of binoculars. Camping at Dry Tortugas is first come, first served, but it's accessible only by boat or seaplane, so it requires careful planning. Bring everything you'll need (including fresh water, ice, food, and fuel), carry out all trash, and book ferry transportation from Key West as early as possible, as tickets tend to sell out months in advance.

12/01/2026

Virgin Islands National Park
Virgin Islands National Park and its unspoiled beaches and coral reefs, hiking trails, tropical forests, and cultural sites encompass two-thirds of the island of St. John plus over 5,600 acres of adjacent submerged lands. It’s a multi-faceted destination that allows travelers to experience natural beauty and heart-pumping activities and learn about the island’s history of sugar production and enslaved labor.

Don’t Miss: Snorkel around Trunk Bay or Hawksnest Bay, hike the three-hour Reef Bay Trail, and leave time to visit Annaberg Plantation, which was once the largest sugar-producing estate on the island. Here, you’ll discover ruins of the sugar factory and the homes of enslaved people and get a detailed history of the area from the on-site docents.