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This month's travel inspirations: The best outdoor adventures in all 50 states; America's loneliest road; autumn beach towns; where to celebrate the Day of the Dead; taking forest bathing to the next level; where to see the northern lights.

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This is the loneliest road in America

Welcome to Route 50, where the lines between John Wayne Westerns and everyday life blur, where ghost towns, once bustling with Gold Rush adventurers, bleed into living ones.

SEE PHOTOS FROM A STORIED HIGHWAY

Where to really get away from it all:

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These 10 getaways in the Indian Ocean are actual desert islands

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6 ways to embrace the wild in Desolation Sound, Canada's best-kept secret

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Looking for a truly remote, off-the-grid adventure? Try Panama.

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The best ways to experience the great outdoors in all 50 U.S. states

From hiking Hawaii's highest peak to snowshoeing amid Michigan's frozen waterfalls, here are our top picks for outdoor adventures in each of America's 50 states.

50 ADVENTURES IN 50 STATES

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These 7 U.S. beach towns are even better in the fall

With fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, fall is the best time to explore coastal towns where cultural sites, natural wonders, and tons of history tell memorable stories to take back home.

7 SEASIDE ESCAPES FOR FALL

The best views of fall foliage:

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6 scenic drives through wild and iconic U.S. landscapes

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How to see peak foliage in the Adirondacks—without the crowds

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What's better than autumn at a historic inn? Here are 10 to visit.

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You've heard of forest bathing. Now try forest therapy.

There are nearly two dozen certified trails around the world that guide visitors to engage with nature in ways that benefit their health and foster deeper exploration. Here's where you can find some of them—and what separates them from just a walk in the woods.

WHAT MAKES A TRAIL THERAPEUTIC

FOREST BATHING: What it is and how to do it +

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Wish you were here?

This iconic destination is especially stunning in autumn, as its centuries-old gardens and temples shine in the soft sunlight. Find out where it is, and see more gorgeous photos.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN EUROPE

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There's never been a better time to see aurora borealis, with more destinations experiencing them than ever before—and more trip options ranging from self-guided adventures on the Shetland Islands to Icelandic fjord cruises. Here are the 6 best places in Europe to catch a show.

RELATED: Why the northern lights are showing up in unexpected places +

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

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The chance to spot a bear, bison, or bald eagle in the wild is one of the major reasons travelers visit the United States' 63 national parks. But you might be surprised at these 10 parks that offer the best chance to glimpse a wide variety of animals.

10 NATIONAL PARKS TO SEE WILDLIFE

10, 9, 8, 7 ... WHERE TO SEE A LAUNCH

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It's the golden age of spaceflight, for NASA and travelers alike. From Florida to California, space fans in the U.S. are making pilgrimages to a historic number of liftoffs. Here's where—and when—to go.

FROM CALIFORNIA TO FLORIDA

TRAVEL NEWS AND TRENDS

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As Amsterdam bows out, countries like Thailand and South Africa are slowly opening up to marijuana tourism—a multibillion-dollar industry. But can they avoid Amsterdam's problems?

THE NEXT CAPITAL OF CANNABIS TOURISM?

Bedbugs, ticks, and worms: A traveler's guide to pests

These cities go all out for Day of the Dead. Here's where to stay.

10 of the world's quirkiest forms of public transport

How hostels are being redefined in the post-pandemic era

Want to see great white sharks? Consider Cape Cod.

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