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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Visiting the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park and more.

Hiking on the Trading Post Trail at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.

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.