Wildlife and Nature

Jun 26, 2020 • 6 min read

When lockdown is over and people start to travel the UK again, consider visiting some of these destinations, which may not be quite as crowded.

Jun 25, 2020 • 5 min read

Hiking with children can bestow them with a love of the outdoors and a thirst for exploration that lasts a lifetime. Here are 10 tips for hiking with kids.

Jun 25, 2020 • 6 min read

A Lonely Planet guidebook writer explores close to home in British Colombia to see how things have changed during the pandemic.

Jun 25, 2020 • 6 min read

Lauren spent 3 months cycling from London to Istanbul. Here are the things she learned about Europe, and herself, on the way.

Jun 23, 2020 • 6 min read

As destinations around the world begin to re-open, glamping is more popular than ever for travelers who want a socially distanced change of scenery.

Jun 23, 2020 • 8 min read

Lava tubes are a moment frozen in time, and you can explore these enormous passageways left behind by rushing rivers of molten lava in caves around the world.

Jun 23, 2020 • 8 min read

Fresh off the back of researching their new guide to glamping, Comfortably Wild, Mike and Anne Howard have some things to say about the outdoorsy travel trend…

Jun 21, 2020 • 8 min read

These are some of the best hidden gems in San Francisco, from secret parks to scenic swings.

Jun 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Looking to avoid the crowds, people are taking up hiking and camping for the first time. Here are a few mistakes to avoid before hitting the trails.

Jun 20, 2020 • 5 min read

Tasmania has worked hard to preserve its unique ecosystem, making it the perfect destination for sustainable travelers.

Jun 19, 2020 • 4 min read

Natural beauty abounds in this small corner of Northwest Florida, and there’s plenty of ways to enjoy it all

Jun 18, 2020 • 7 min read

Cottonwood native Colleen Stinchcombe returns to her hometown after it received designation as an International Dark Sky Community.

Jun 16, 2020 • 7 min read

A look back at some of the friendships made during 12 years of Lonely Planet magazine.

Jun 12, 2020 • 14 min read

Travel writer Carson Vaughan takes a cruise up the Inside Passage on the Alaska Marine Highway System.

Jun 12, 2020 • 6 min read

The Catskills are prime leaf-peeping territory during the fall, a hiker’s paradise in the spring and summer and an ample playground for winter sports.

Jun 11, 2020 • 5 min read

The lakes and ponds of Yellowstone National Park are paradise for paddlers. Here's where to kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board in Yellowstone.

Jun 9, 2020 • 10 min read

The history RVs in the United States is intertwined with the story of its national parks, and with a hundred years of American pop culture.

Jun 5, 2020 • 5 min read

We rounded up 10 outdoor cooking tools and accessories that will help you achieve a gourmet RV kitchen experience.

Jun 4, 2020 • 5 min read

Getting the perfect shot means holding your breath, watching for marine life, and staying safe. Sound easy? Dive in

Jun 4, 2020 • 5 min read

These 10 pieces of outdoor cooking gear for backpackers will take your backcountry meals to a whole new level.

Jun 3, 2020 • 4 min read

These 10 outdoor cooking gadgets are perfect for making gourmet meals while car camping.

Jun 1, 2020 • 8 min read

We talked to astronomers to find out how you can become a backyard stargazer in no time.