Travel magazines are an excellent way to get ideas for your next American vacation adventure. These periodicals provide expert tips for where to stay, what to eat, what to see, and how to get the most of your trips. What's more, brilliant photography and the best in modern travel writing await you on every page.
The selections below represent the best American travel magazines available today. Links are included for the best subscription values available for each.
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Issues per year: 4 plus additional double issues offered each year Newsstand price: $2.95 Discounted subscription price: subscribe now Sponsored by the National Parks Conservation Association, National Parks magazine celebrates the beauty and intrigue of America’s national parks system. Each issue includes captivating narratives and photo spreads from across the nation’s most beautiful natural wonders. The writing is exceptional - touching on topics like biology, history, earth science, anthropology, paleontology, and archaeology. Similarly, the photography is striking; each issue is chock-full of brilliant, large, full-color images of both well-known destinations as well as some of the country’s best-kept natural and historical secrets. If you are planning a tour of America’s national parks or you just want to learn more about what makes America beautiful, National Parks magazine is a sure hit!
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 BackpackerIssues per year: 6 plus occasional bonus content issues Newsstand price: $4.99 Discounted subscription price: subscribe now For the outdoor adventurer, there is no better magazine than Backpacker. Each issue contains an array of travel guides, survival tips, gear reviews, and true tales of wilderness adventures to peruse. The level of intensity varies from day-hikes and scenic lake camping locales to death-defying climbs and extreme survival challenges. These days, Backpacker offers more than just its print subscription services. Joining Backpacker’s Basecamp program gives subscribers access to not only the print magazine, but also an entire library of regularly-updated video content, regular giveaways, gear discount offers, and a members-only Facebook Group community. Just looking for the magazine? Traditional print-only subscriptions are available as well.
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 Florida Travel & LifestylesIssues per year: 3 Newsstand price: $5.98 Discounted subscription price: subscribe now Florida is one of the most diverse travel destinations in the United States. Whether it’s the amusement park epicenter of Orlando, the laid-back party escapes in the Florida Keys, or the southern charm of the panhandle, there is plenty to see and do in “The Sunshine State.” Florida Travel and Lifestyles is dedicated to all the unique things to see and experience in Florida. While it is not published as often as some other magazines on this list, each issue is jam-packed with enough tips, adventures, and experiences, to fill years’-worth of trips.
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 AlaskaIssues per year: 10 issues Newsstand price: $5.95 Discounted subscription price: subscribe now Alaska magazine is a nearly 100-year-old publication dedicated to the news, issues, and splendor of the northernmost state in the U.S. Inside, readers have access to travel advice, packing tips, wilderness gear reviews, wildlife viewing guides, and various Alaskan cultural fare. While Alaska is written primarily for a local audience, it is that focus that endears the magazine to readers all over the world who are intrigued by America's northern frontier. Alaska is not a traditional travel guide, but rather an excellent way to gain perspective into the complexities of America's largest state and insights into how to get the most out of exploring it.
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 Arizona HighwaysIssues per year: 12 Newsstand price: $4.99 Discounted subscription price: subscribe now Much like Alaska, Arizona Highways is a magazine by Arizonans for Arizonans. Its roots stem back a hundred years to promotional materials created by the Arizona Highway Department focusing on - of all things - developing roads. In its current form, Arizona Highways is a monthly publication featuring breathtaking photography from across Arizona including natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, wide arrays of Arizona plant and wildlife, and some of the most important Native American cultural images captured on film. In addition, each month, readers are treated to guides featuring camping, hiking, dining, hotels, local attractions, and scenic drives from across Arizona.
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