Checking out the best of San Francisco and the surrounding area, including biking across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito.

Hiking in Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park near Bend.

Exploring the Oregon Coast from Ecola State Park to Cannon Beach to Manzanita.

Visiting Petit Jean State Park, the Clinton Library and downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.

Hiking to Tamolitch Blue Pool in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest.

The best things to do to celebrate Christmas in New York City.

Hiking the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon.

Checking out Washington Park, Forest Park, Powell’s Books and more around downtown Portland.

Festive ways to celebrate Christmas in Chicago, including Zoo Lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Visiting the U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and walking around the Tidal Basin during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Snorkeling and biking in the Conch Republic and enjoying some Key Lime pie.

Beautiful fall foliage on the Peak to Peak Highway from Denver to Estes Park, Colorado.

Taking a ride through the Rocky Mountains on the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad in Georgetown, Colorado.

Fall colors at Deep Creek Lake, Swallow Falls and Blackwater Falls in Maryland and West Virginia.

Hiking on Raccoon Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park outside Golden, Colorado.

Watching the Red Sox play at Fenway Park, walking the Freedom Trail and more of the best things to do in Boston.

Visiting Hollywood, Malibu, Beverly Hills, the beach and more around L.A.

The best things to do in Chicago, including catching a Cubs game at Wrigley Field and cruising down the Chicago River.