History and charm in Oregon heartland
A TRIP to the rural hamlet destination showcases the area’s charm and history and is close to a popular state park for nature enthusiasts.
North America
Monster rays on Hawaiian cruise
GIANT Manta rays are the stars of the show and watching them come out to dine at night is a mesmerising experience, writes Roderick Eime.
The truth out there in New Mexico
NEW Mexico is alive with conspiracy theories and strange stories, a place where aliens lurk and mountains aren’t all that they seem, writes Matt Bolton.
The ultimate moonwalk, across the moon
A DAREDEVIL climber has captured the ultimate snap with our near neighbour, walking a highline in Yosemite National Park as the moon rises behind.
Lonely Planet’s guide to Montreal
FEW cities can compete with Montreal’s mix of food, festivals and fun-centric living. This bohemian, culture-loving city has many virtues, not least of which is its uncanny ability to astonish.
The truth about New York
FROM the grime, graffiti, sirens, horns and crowds to the simply magical, this is the real New York.
Moved by spirit of nature in Canada
A VISIT to the wilds of the Great Bear Rainforest teaches visitors about the habit of the animal where the smell of salmon mixes with rainforest air.
Cultural flavours of New York
EXPERIENCE food from around the world with tours of the streets of NoHO and Nolita which take in Italian emporiums, cupcake meccas and fusion menus from North and South America.
Rafting the Grand Canyon
“FEET up, bum up.” They are the last words of advice I hear before plunging, toes first, into the turquoise rapids beyond.
Wakeboarders carve through cranberries
EVER wondered where cranberries come from? With Christmas approaching a group of wakeboarders decided to find out, with glorious results.
Discover the spirit of Honolulu
SCOTT Podmore practices hanging 10 to get in the Aloha mindset at the home of surfing.
The secret side of Las Vegas
BEYOND the bright lights of Sin City, let loose in a bulldozer, eat steak like a mobster and play vintage pinball, writes Chris Ayres.
Hippie central in San Fran
BRING your dancing shoes and let the sound of beating drums lure you into another world.
Tracing the tracks of Kerouac On the Road
WITH the film adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road just released, Robert Reid explores the five cities that kept calling Kerouac back.
Lonely Planet’s guide to New York
NEW York is much more than the gateway to opportunity – it’s a city of triumph, a capital of exploration and experimentation, a place where you are truly free to be yourself.
High life in the Big Apple
BEING a voyeur of New York is a key part of the imaginative High Line project which connects varies parts of the city.
Fairytale ski town of Breckenridge
THE Colorado town Breckenridge is enchanting, with horses and carriages, a wildlife migration route and North America’s highest chairlift.
Enjoying the vibe in Vail
ANGELA Saurine skis 65,000 vertical feet over five days and enjoys the fun ambience at North America’s largest ski area.
Following Rocky Balboa in Phillie
LIKE Rocky, the “city of brotherly love” was down on its luck a few decades ago, but has had a solid makeover and is now in the spotlight, writes Matt Johnson.
Mountain high in Canadian Rockies
CANADA’s national parks are wonderful to explore in summer, finds Rob McFarland as he stops off along the routes of various walks.
Seven sights to see off the slopes in Aspen
ASPEN is one of North America’s best ski resorts but it has plenty to like beyond the slopes, as Brian Johnston discovers.
Hollywood holiday in California
HOLLYWOOD might be seen as the heartland of the movies but the Golden State gives filmmakers any landscape they need, writes Christa Larwood
Lake Maligne: careful of the ice
AN ELK, red squirrels and a coyote are some of the animals to greet Brian Crisp on a wilderness adventure in chilly Canada.
Lesser-known US national parks
AFTER Yellowstone, find inspiration at these quieter but equally inspiring national parks in America.
Gastown: Vancouver’s most fun spot
AN arty vibe, native Canadian galleries, trendy boutiques and talkative locals make Gastown an interesting suburb.
Mountains and mutts in Alaska
ANGELA Saurine joins elite designer dogs on a hiking trip and annual sled race in Alaska’s largest city.
Golden Gate celebrates 75 years
WITH California’s iconic bridge celebrating its birthday, Sarah Nicholson looks at the best ways to tour the architectural masterpiece and its dramatic surrounds.
Transformers come alive with blockbuster new ride
MEGATRON, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have come to life in the latest blockbuster ride to hit Hollywood.
Aloha to Lanai in Hawaii
SCOTT Podmore goes resort-hopping at a Hawaiian island with a harsh history and dramatic landscape.
Take a tour through Hollywood’s celebrity ‘Pooch Hotel’
GETTING sent to the “dog house” now has a whole new meaning with the grand opening of Hollywood’s Pooch Hotel.
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