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It’s late afternoon on December 4, 1971, in the Swiss resort town of Montreux.

Plug Into This Swiss Vacation Town’s Rock ‘n Roll Pedigree

Rerouting

Suzi Altman 

When photographer Suzi Altman first visited Margaret’s Grocery in 2000, she found Margaret’s husband, Reverend H.D. “Preacher” Dennis, standing outside wearing Mardi Gras beads and seersucker pants.

This Piece of Roadside Art Is Collapsing, but One Woman Is Fighting to Save It

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It'd be an understatement to say that the Great Outdoors has become a welcome respite over the past few pandemic-ridden years.

5 Campsites for an Unforgettable Arizona Wilderness Experience

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Were you one of those people who were 100% ready to Storm Area 51 back in 2019?

Take a Road Trip Down the Extraterrestrial Highway

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Contrary to popular belief, Iceland isn’t the only “Land of Fire and Ice” (and the other one isn’t in the Game of Thrones universe, either).

Hike Through Volcanic Rock and Ice Caves at This Stunning National Monument

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Texas being the largest state in the lower 48 is just an abstract fun fact... until you actually drive across it.

Explore the Funky Art Towns and Desert Beauty of West Texas

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The Orange Show appears like a mirage in Houston’s residential East End, its bright-white walls adorned with colorful metalwork and topped with multiple Texas and US flags.

There’s a Giant, Hallucinatory Shrine to Oranges Hidden in Houston

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In Colorado’s Rocky Mountains lie the two "14ers"—Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak—that together comprise the Maroon Bells: the most-photographed peaks in North America.

America's Most Photographed Mountain Peaks Loom Over Aspen's Best Hikes

Castle Rocks State Park

Armed with sweeping views, dramatic cliffs, and ancient rock formations dating back millions of years, Idaho's Castle Rocks State Park is basically the platonic ideal of a picture-perfect natural escape.

This Idaho State Park Is the Right Way to Be Outside

Visit Big Sky

What is it about mountains that capture our imagination?

Big Sky Is Montana’s Ultimate Year-Round Mountain Escape

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“Anymore,” as locals here tend to start proclamatory sentences, “Missoula isn’t what it used to be.”

This Montana Mountain Town Is an Outdoorsy Paradise

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Spanning the wilds of upper Washington, the North Cascades Highway (Highway 20, if you want to be boring) is an encapsulation of the mysterious, sprawling allure of the Pacific Northwest.

Thrillist Presents: Rerouting

Turn up the radio, shift into gear, and don’t forget to hydrate—let’s get this show on the road.

The World’s 8 Most Underrated Honeymoon Destinations

Skip Hawaii—think Kerala.

Get Your Kinks On in This Edgy European Capital

What happens in Berlin doesn’t stay in Berlin.

This Quirky Midwest City Claims to Be the Center of the Universe

After you see all the art, food, and culture here, you’ll think so too.

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Plug Into This Swiss Vacation Town’s Rock ‘n Roll Pedigree

Montreux? More like Music Town... treux.

This Piece of Roadside Art Is Collapsing, but One Woman Is Fighting to Save It

The life, death, and potential resurrection of the most extraordinary grocery store in Mississippi.

5 Campsites for an Unforgettable Arizona Wilderness Experience

Pair cozy digs with brilliant night skies at these incredible outdoor hideaways.

Take a Road Trip Down the Extraterrestrial Highway

Weirdness awaits on Nevada SR 375 and beyond.

Hike Through Volcanic Rock and Ice Caves at This Stunning National Monument

The floor is literally lava.

Explore the Funky Art Towns and Desert Beauty of West Texas

The prairie sky is wide and high...

There’s a Giant, Hallucinatory Shrine to Oranges Hidden in Houston

Turns out, oranges are the only fruit—at least in Texas.

America's Most Photographed Mountain Peaks Loom Over Aspen's Best Hikes

How to truly rock the Bells.

This Idaho State Park Is the Right Way to Be Outside

Reach new heights at Idaho's rock-climbing mecca.

Big Sky Is Montana’s Ultimate Year-Round Mountain Escape

Step aside, snowbirds.

This Montana Mountain Town Is an Outdoorsy Paradise

Missoula—AKA Zootown—might be Big Sky Country's best-kept secret.

This Wild, Winding Highway Is 140 Miles of Pure Natural Awe

Gear up for the Pacific Northwest tour of a lifetime.