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This month's travel inspirations: The best national parks to visit in winter; where to see the 2024 total eclipse; your essential guide to Alaska; 7 destination dupes; how to see the northern lights in Canada.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ASHLEY L. CONTI

How do you avoid the crowds in national parks? Visit during winter.

From frost-covered trails in coastal Maine to the breathtaking peaks in Washington State, here are some of the best national parks for a winter wonderland getaway (including one park that can get fewer than 10 visitors a day in the winter).

BEST PARKS TO VISIT IN WINTER

OFF THE BEATEN PATH: Go wild (and skip the crowds) at these 7 spectacular parks +

PHOTOGRAPH BY NATALIE BEHRING, GETTY IMAGES

This year's total solar eclipse will be better than the last. Here's where to see it.

Whether you want to camp out under the stars or party with thousands of other eclipse chasers, here's where and how to see April's rare sky show.

THE BEST PLACES TO SEE THE 2024 ECLIPSE

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS BURKARD

Yes, you should go to Alaska. Here is the essential guide on how, when, and where.

Millions of acres of dazzling wilderness. Indigenous cultures on Dena’ina land (Anchorage). Northern lights over Fairbanks. Here's everything you need to know about exploring the cities and vast wilderness of Alaska—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.

HOW TO EXPLORE ALASKA

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Visiting Alaska? Here’s what the locals love.

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10 best things to do in Alaska

DESTINATION DUPES

PHOTOGRAPH BY JONATHAN IRISH, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

Ljubljana instead of Venice, Bosnia and Herzegovina instead of Dubrovnik: These less visited places are just as charming as their more popular counterparts. Here are 7 alternatives to favorite destinations around the world for your next trip.

7 ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS

HOW (AND WHERE) TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

PHOTOGRAPH BY RACHEL JONES ROSS

Chasing auroras in Canada’s north is a singular adventure—whether you’re dogsledding with an Indigenous guide or paddling a canoe on the Yukon River. Here are 5 unique ways to catch one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena.

WHEN AND WHERE TO TRAVEL

TAKE YOUR CAMERA: Expert tips on how to photograph the northern lights +

WHERE TO SKI (THAT'S NOT THE ALPS)

PHOTOGRAPH BY HANS BLOSSEY, AWL

Slovakia, the Spanish Pyrenees—skiing in the fringes of Europe opens up some exciting destinations. Here are some of our favorite options for affordable mountain resorts offering a rich cultural experience.

EUROPEAN SKI DESTINATIONS

NORTH AMERICA: Canada and the U.S. beckon. Here's where to go for a North American ski adventure +

TRAVEL NEWS AND TRENDS

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Jet lag doesn't have to ruin your trip. Here's what you can do

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Dementia-friendly tourism is on the rise—here's why it’s so important

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Onions, cheese, eggs—this isn't a shopping list. It’s fortune-telling.

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A taste of Bali, from spit-roast pig to sticky rice pudding

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Is experiential travel the next big trend?

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