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See. Belle Isle Park Historic park in Detroit with views of the city skyline, canals, beaches, and wooded areas. Oudolf Garden Renowned garden within Belle Isle Park, perfect for a walk. Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory Oldest continually running conservatory in the country, located on Belle Isle. Silver Beach Pristine shoreline on Lake Michigan in St. Joseph, great for swimming and water activities. North Pier Lighthouse Visit from Tiscornia Park in St. Joseph for lake views. Warren Dunes State Park Experience sandboarding on 260-foot dunes along Lake Michigan. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation See historic items like Abraham Lincoln's chair and Rosa Parks' bus. Greenfield Village Outdoor area of The Henry Ford with historic properties moved from their original locations. Isle Royale National Park Remote, crowd-free island paradise in Lake Superior, open mid-April to mid-October.

Eat. City Park Grill Historic Petoskey establishment, formerly The Annex, where Ernest Hemingway used to drink and write.

Stay. Ann Arbor Airbnbs Stay in historic homes or modern wellness escapes for a game-day weekend.

OutsideJul 10, 2026

Detroit Will Surprise and Amaze You

From scenic canal tours to open-air art walks, there’s so much to explore in the Motor City

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OutsideJul 2

Michigan’s Best Beach Getaway

Escape to New Buffalo and St. Joseph, where summer fun overlaps with great food and art

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National GeographicJun 26

7 equestrian experiences to embrace your inner cowboy

These trips let you discover some of the world's most iconic horse-riding cultures and traditions — and explore wild landscapes straight from the saddle.

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  • Kazakh eagle huntersPlaceBayan-Ulgii, MongoliaAttend annual festivals to watch demonstrations across the steppe.
  • Marwari horsesPlaceRajasthan, IndiaChosen companions of Rajput clans, prized cavalry horses.
  • Chittorgarh fortressSightChittorgarh, IndiaExplore historical walkways from the saddle of a Marwari.
  • Pushkar Camel FairFestivalPushkar, IndiaAttendees trade horses, cattle, and camels.
  • Argentine gauchoPlacePampas, ArgentinaLearn cattle herding and navigating terrain at estancias.
  • Icelandic horsesPlaceIcelandExperience unique movement like pacing and tölt on guided rides.
  • rettirFestivalIcelandAttend annual sheep roundups in September and October.
  • stóðréttirFestivalIcelandAttend annual horse roundups in September and October.
  • Borders Common RidingsFestivalScottish Borders, United KingdomExperience cultural reenactments from May to September.
  • Bandera, TexasNeighborhoodBandera, United StatesNicknamed the ‘cowboy capital of the world’.
  • Lexington, KentuckyNeighborhoodLexington, United StatesEarned the extravagant title of ‘horse capital of the world’.
  • Horse Nations Indian Relay CouncilPlaceUS, United StatesCompetitors race without saddles across the US and Canada.
  • Feria del CaballoFestivalJerez, SpainCelebrates elaborate horseback parades and flamenco performances.
  • Camino de SantiagoTrailSantiago de Compostela, SpainRide a traditional Spanish horse along grassy mountains and coastal trails.
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OutsideJun 17

We Tracked Down the 50 Best Waterfall Hikes in America—One in Every State

Free-hanging waterfalls, thundering cascades, and rapids hemmed in brilliant moss: No matter what you're looking for, you can find it in a state near you.

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  • Yosemite FallsSightYosemite National Park, United StatesFifth tallest waterfall in the world at 2,425 feet.
  • Yosemite Falls TrailTrailYosemite National Park, United States7.2-mile trail to the upper falls.
  • Horsetail FallsSightValdez, United StatesA 300-foot braided wonder tumbling down a verdant hillside.
  • Kent FallsSightKent, United StatesConnecticut's tallest waterfall at 250 feet, multi-stepped beauty.
  • Continental FallsSightBreckenridge, United States225-foot roaring, multi-tier cascade flanked by spruce trees.
  • Keystone Canyon Pack TrailTrailValdez, United StatesTrail to Horsetail Falls with mountain and river valley views.
  • Hemmed-In Hollow TrailTrailJasper, United StatesChallenging hike to a towering waterfall tucked into a hollow.
  • Buffalo National RiverSightJasper, United StatesLeisurely float option to reach Hemmed-In Hollow Falls.
  • Red and Yellow trailsTrailKent, United StatesRoutes to the falls featuring steep terrain.
  • Spruce Creek TrailTrailBreckenridge, United StatesLeads to the base of Continental Falls.
  • Mohawk Lakes TrailTrailBreckenridge, United StatesContinues past Continental Falls to six additional alpine lakes.
  • Alapocas RunTrailWilmington, United StatesOffers low falls and unique rock faces along a mixed-surface path.
  • Brandywine CreekSightWilmington, United StatesCreek offering low falls and unique rock faces.
  • Falling Waters SinkSightChipley, United StatesA creek plummets 73 feet into a sinkhole.
  • Wiregrass TrailTrailChipley, United StatesEasy, looping stroll to Falling Waters Sink.
  • Panther Creek FallsSightClayton, United StatesPicturesque falls with a swimming hole at the bottom.
  • Pipiwai TrailTrailHana, United StatesHike through bamboo forest to Waimoku Falls.
  • Makahiku FallsSightHana, United StatesAn appetizer cascade just a half-mile from the Pipiwai Trailhead.
  • Shoshone FallsSightTwin Falls, United StatesImpressively broad, 212-foot cascade surging with snowmelt.
  • Canyon Rim TrailTrailTwin Falls, United StatesLesser-used trail to hike to the bottom of Shoshone Falls.
  • Havasu FallsSightSupai, United StatesStunning blue-green cascade just above the Grand Canyon floor.
  • Havasupai TrailTrailSupai, United States10-mile one-way trek to reach the falls and campground.
  • Wildcat Canyon WaterfallSightUtica, United StatesThe crown jewel of Starved Rock State Park's gorges.
  • Clifty FallsSightMadison, United States
  • Little CliftySightMadison, United States
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Smithsonian MagazineJun 12

The Events That Took Place in This Selma, Alabama, Home Were Key to the Civil Rights Movement, and You Can Now Visit It

The Jackson family opened their home to civil rights leaders planning the Selma-to-Montgomery march, which led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The entire house was recently moved to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford, in Dearborn, Michigan

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OutsideApr 29

Isle Royale Is the Least-Visited National Park in the Lower 48. Here’s Why It’s Worth the Trek.

Getting to this Lake Superior island requires ferries and seaplanes and a lot of advance planning. But with no roads and a wolf-to-human ratio that favors the wild, it’s also one of the most magical national parks you can visit.

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 19, 2025

15 Spa-Inspired Airbnbs With Saunas, Cold Plunges, and Hot Tubs

From mountain chalets to urban escapes, these Airbnbs double as wellness retreats.

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  • Sonoma SpyglassPlaceSebastopol, United StatesSelf-contained spa retreat with soaking tub and outdoor shower.
  • Cozy treehousePlaceWilmington, United StatesWoodsy retreat with outdoor soaking tub and private sauna.
  • Solace Sphere DomePlaceSmithville, United StatesModern dome with waterfall shower, private sauna, and deck.
  • artist’s retreatPlaceAustin, United StatesSanctuary with infrared sauna, soaking tub, and cold plunge.
  • mountain-perched oasisPlaceTopanga, United StatesOasis with private sauna, outdoor soaking tub, and canyon views.
  • Eagles WingsPlaceLivingston, United StatesRetreat with mountain-side sauna, hot tub, and stargazing terrace.
  • Cedar HollowPlaceMonroe, United StatesTiny home with barrel sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub.
  • Oasis SkylightPlaceEdmeston, United StatesChalet with hot tub, sauna, lofted soaking tubs, and pond views.
  • Nature-filled refugePlaceChertsey, CanadaChalet with hot tub, Scandinavian dry sauna, and private trails.
  • Luxe desert escapePlaceTwentynine Palms, United StatesHome with heated pool, spa, infrared sauna, and outdoor shower.
  • Bambi HousePlaceMonticello, United StatesCabin with cold plunge, hot tub, sauna, and geodesic dome.
  • A-frame cabinPlaceIndian River, United StatesRiverside rental with nature-facing sauna and cold plunge.
  • ROCKHaüsPlaceLes Laurentides, CanadaSanctuary with glass-dome sauna, hot tub, and firepit.
  • Oda HusPlaceHackensack, United StatesLakeside A-frame with cedar barrel sauna and lake access.
  • Canadian Rockies cabinPlaceGolden, CanadaRetreat with sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower, and river views.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025

How a Father-Daughter Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro Shaped a Life

Climbing the storied mountain with her dad taught Christine Chitnis what kind of traveler—and what kind of parent—she wanted to become

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 9, 2025

The Best Airbnbs in Ann Arbor for a Perfect Game-Day Weekend

From tailgating spaces to infrared saunas, these Ann Arbor Airbnbs have it all.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 5, 2025

City Park Grill in Petoskey, Michigan

Ernest Hemingway was born and raised in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago, but few know that he spent every summer of his childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood in Northern Michigan. The Hemingway family built and maintained a vacation home on Walloon Lake near Petoskey on the southern shore of Little Traverse Bay. Hemingway was a summer resident of northern Michigan from 1899 until his marria…

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