Explore the wild landscapes of Point Reyes National Seashore, from hiking along rugged cliffs and spotting tule elk and elephant seals—both once believed extinct—to observing migrating whales. This guide covers the best hikes, wildlife highlights, seasonal tips, and top places to stay for an unforgettable visit.

Discover how magical Fairbanks is during the wintertime. Fairbanks has an extreme continental climate, but this shouldn’t deter you from visiting as with the extremes come unique experiences: soaking in hot springs surrounded by snow and ice, dog sledding through a winter wonderland, experiencing the northern lights, or witnessing extraordinarily long sunrises and sunsets at these northern latitudes. In this article, I’ll share everything I learned from my trip to Fairbanks during the cold season, my favorite activities (mostly outdoors!) that you shouldn’t miss, and all the essentials you need to know.