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This month’s travel inspirations: Should you worry about tiger mosquitos in Europe?; best beach bags for summer’s last weekend; uncrowded national parks to visit now; a lesser-known alternative to Burning Man; how to see Katmai’s famous bears safely.

PHOTOGRAPH BY K.D. LEPERI, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO

This century-old fire fest rivals Burning Man

Nevada’s Burning Man isn’t the only Western ritual marking the end of summer. On Labor Day weekend, Zozobra, Spanish for “anguish” or “gloom,” lights up Santa Fe, New Mexico, with the burning of a nearly 51-foot-tall effigy kicking off a celebration of art and culture.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

PHOTOGRAPH BY PATRICK J. ENDRES, GETTY IMAGES

Run wild at these secret national parks

Glittering sand dunes, wild horses, hot springs, and miles of trails. These national parks see fewer visitors than other destinations, making them ideal for avoiding a holiday rush.

5 LESSER KNOWN PARKS

GOOD READS

Another natural wonder is gone. It joins a growing list.

A photographer’s ode to public swimming pools.

Should you worry about tiger mosquitos in Europe?

Insta alert—the stretchiest cheese is in France.

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PHOTOGRAPH BY JONATHAN IRISH

Your next adventure: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores Amsterdam's iconic canals, stunning architecture, and hidden gems, and discover why this city should be your next adventure.

PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL S. YAMASHITA, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

Surprising National Historic Landmarks

There are more than 2,600 National Historic Landmarks in the U.S. Some are national parks, while others are historic buildings and sites. All have enormous historic and cultural significance. Which site below is on the list?

A. Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
B. Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, Alabama
C. Stonewall National Monument, New York
D. None of the above

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PHOTOGRAPH BY ACACIA JOHNSON

How to see Katmai’s famous bears up close—and stay safe

Alaska’s brown bear tourism was once synonymous with trophy hunting. Now we know better. Learn how small group tours are allowing tourists to fit, for a few hours, into the bears’ world.

WHERE THE BEARS ROAM

PHOTOGRAPH BY BRYAN SCHUTMATT, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

Camping solo? Experts offer advice.

Your first night alone in the woods can be an exhilarating and self-confidence boosting experience. Until you hear the coyotes and it starts to pour. From packing nerve-calming “s’m-Oreos” to sending loved ones location pins, park rangers and seasoned soloists offer their best advice for making camp on your own.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JAROMIR/GETTY IMAGES

The best mosquito repellents

More than a summertime nuisance, mosquitos can transmit deadly diseases. Forget the citronella. Here’s what you really need to keep the buggers away.

PHOTOGRAPH BY FLASHPOP, GETTY IMAGES

The best beach bags of the summer

The last big weekend of the season may be coming up, but it’s not too late to snag a great beach bag. Here are our favorites.

PHOTOGRAPH BY DAVID TSAY

No tent? No problem.

You don’t need a tent to enjoy the great outdoors. From Hawaiian beach huts to a fire tower with West Virginia mountain views, these lodgings get indoorsy people comfortably outside.

GET COMFORTABLE

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