Craving adventure? Welcome to the USA's biggest, boldest and most beautiful national parks, from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Cuyahoga Valley

If you’re after glorious sunsets, jaw-dropping landscapes and unique cultural encounters, try one of these USA train routes for size. Eleanor Ross hops on board...

Nowhere delivers the thrill of the open road quite like the USA – but where to start? And where to find the routes less-travelled? Here's how to plan an awesome American road trip – Mustang essential, of course...

Extreme adventurer Vanessa Knight on how cycling through the USA changed her world of travel

Don't be lulled by the American dream – the USA actually has some rather nasty beasties lurking in its wild places...

Friendly neighbourhoods, outstanding natural beauty on the doorstep and the most iconic tower in the USA – Seattle's got it all

It's not be the fastest or most comfortable way to get around the USA, but bus travel is undoubtedly one of the most affordable. These tips will help your experience go seamlessly

From tracking wolves in Yellowstone to kayaking with manatees in the Everglades, the USA is home to some of the world’s most iconic wildlife. Celebrate the US National Park Service turning 100 with a face-to-snout encounter using our expert guide to where’s best to see the Big 15...

Weekly round-up of the world's travel health news from Nomad including dengue fever in India, measles in the USA and E.Coli in Europe

Celebrate the centenary of the National Park Service with an intimate Grand American Adventures small group tour through the USA at its most iconic

Pay your respects to the greatest leaders, actors and musicians in American history on this pilgrimage through some of the most beautiful cemeteries in the USA

As the USA celebrates its independence with a day of fireworks, patriotism and beer; we highlight a few things the country has to offer

From tracking wolves in Yellowstone National Park to fat biking in snowy Utah, these exhilarating winter activities reveal the USA as you've never seen it before...

Photographer Rick Sammon shares his photographic memoir from a road trip along one of the USA's most iconic highways – taking in the classic cars, diners and motels en route

From the wild parks of the hipster northwest to the iconic red canyons of the south, these trips will take you to the very heart of the USA’s greatest treasures – its National Parks

Greg Ward dusts off his Stetson and rides into the wilds of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Utah

From the Badlands in South Dakota all the way to Yellowstone National Park; here we cover which National Parks you should seek out in the US

Alaska’s vast wilderness can seem a daunting prospect,
 but Paul Gogarty samples the best of the state in two 
National Parks just a short hop from Anchorage

If you're hiking in North America, you'll have to learn a whole new language: trailblazing. Here, you'll find the basics - and some handy insider tips...

Art deco, Miami Vice, white-sand beaches – but is there more to Florida’s Spring Break favourite? You betcha...

Paddling through 4,000 sq km of waterways is easy in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area, but at some point, you will have to carry your canoe on your head

Take a high-class hike into the backcountry of this premium wilderness. Aaron Millar laces up his boots...

TV presenter Charley Boorman has just returned from shooting a new series in the States and reveals five amazing adventures you must attempt on your trip

Denver is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and a state filled with rivers, canyons and deserts, but is it worth lingering in the city?

Forget the automobile: the train is the truly great – and great value – way to cross the USA

There’s never been a better time to enjoy the craic in Boston, the capital of Massachusetts

In 1873, explorer Isabella Bird arrived in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains – and declared she’d never felt more alive. Author Sara Wheeler finds herself equally uplifted

As the first direct flights from the UK land in the neon glitz of honky tonk Nashville, discover a growing city that moves to a different rhythm entirely...

Christmas in the New World is about glitz, glamour and excess. Find it all, along with a smattering of tradition and a generous glug of glühwein, in our top five

From the USA to Iran, Scotland to China, these are the breathtaking photos that made the shortlist of our Landscape category and the amazing stories behind them

Nine heart-thumping hikes across the USA that can be completed in time for you to sleep in a comfy bed at night

Take a trip with writer Matt Rudd as he travels around the USA, tasting some sweet American pie on the way

In the walking capital of the USA, Charlotte Gray finds streets lined with New England’s colonial charm, revolutionary passion and world-class colleges

The USA boasts some of the most spectacular and iconic national parks in the world. Here’s your guide to getting the most out of them.

Portland is a funky, friendly city made for exploring by bike, says Phoebe Smith – with lashings of artisan coffee, craft beer and organic bites to fuel your adventure…

There’s more to Florida than theme parks and care homes. Venture deep into the world’s biggest swamp, meet a manatee and race in a NASCAR at 160 mph. You might even get to see a rocket launch

Big, bold, beautiful America celebrates its independence this week. How to plan the perfect trip for you? With these knock-out itineraries, of course...

Fancy a hearty one-pot recipe that'll warm you from the inside out? Sink your spoon into these stews from Georgia and South Carolina

Avoid the crowds flocking to Area 51 and Roswell and increase your chances of having a closer encounter of the extraterrestrial kind

British photographer Martin Parr has made his name with quirky, humorous and satirical images. Here are 6 of his best, from Italy and Greece to the USA

Forget the election result. The USA is still a huge, diverse country, with adventures to suit every taste. Here are 8 trips guaranteed to get you into the heart of a country that remains big, brash and beautiful

Back from her recent trip to the USA's wildest state, Wanderlust editor-in-chief Lyn Hughes reveals what you need to know before embarking on your own adventure

Think ‘road trip’ and the USA springs to mind, but the first ever long-distance car journey happened in Germany. Inspired, we hit the tarmac to discover castles, eccentric kings and a little touch of magic…

Send us a winning picture involving train travel and you could be exploring the magnificent USA with an Amtrak rail pass

Melanie Gow reflects on an epic journey across the USA with her young boys, and the lasting effect it had on how they view the world

Pie: it's practically a national treasure in the USA. Fancy a slice? We've got 3 authentic all-American recipes...

Chris Packham and Paul Goldstein, currently guiding together in Antarctica, react to Donald Trump's decision to allow elephant trophies to be imported back to the USA

As the USA’s National Park Service turns 100, explore the stunning rocky wilderness of Utah with Grand American Adventures’ small group tours

Insect-spread disease chikungunya is on the rise – and has now made its way from Africa to the USA. But just how dangerous is this ‘new’ disease?

Trek Croatia's crowd-free trails, embark on a classic road trip in USA, and cruise Italy's Aeolian Islands. There’s the perfect epic adventure for you out there – whether by foot, wheel, rail or sail...

Enter now for the chance to win two places on a nine-day Southern Sounds tour in the USA's Deep South, including flights to New Orleans, Tupelo, Memphis and Nashville

Get front row seats for 2017's biggest parties, remember to bring your dancing shoes and your binoculars. From the Top 50 Trips of 2017, check out these holidays to the USA, India and Chile