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Arkansas' Hot Springs National Park

Once a hotbed of gambling and outlaws, the geothermal features of this state's only national park now attract those looking for rest and relaxation.

One of the ancient world's best kept secrets

Visiting these little-known Mayan ruins is like having a private tour of one of the world's most amazing historic sites.

Yosemite gets bigger

Visitors to Yosemite National Park in California have more room to roam after officials announced a 400-acre expansion of the park

Virginia's Shenandoah National Park

A blush of reds and golds in autumn, Shenandoah is equally known for its impressive wildflower displays.

Creepy clowns lure kids into woods

Creepy clowns are freaking everybody out in a town in the US, with one even waving money at children. The police can't find them.

California: 24 hours in San Francisco

Kris Shannon drinks in as much San Fran as he can during a brief visit.

Amazing New York photo gives the internet vertigo

New York is said the be one of the most photographed destinations in the world but one man has managed to take a picture of the city like you've never seen before.

The essential guide to Colorado's national parks

Home to the tallest sand dunes in North America and the largest archeological preserve in the USA, Colorado's national parks are grand in every way.

North Dakota: Heart of the matter

Kelly Lynch is treated to a display of native American culture, song and dance under the skies of the Great Plains

Colorado airport's 'Pot Only' waste bins

While liquids are most likely to cause a problem at airport security, staff at Aspen airport in Colorado have installed bins for travellers to unload their drugs.

Jackson: Making a Murderer exoneration 'great news'

Peter Jackson said in January he believed Brendan Dassey was innocent, now he's celebrating the overturning of his conviction.

New York City's latest landmark

Source: YouTube/Governors Island The Hills on Governors Island in New York is the city’s newest landmark. Among the attractions are Slide Hill , which is home to the longest slide in New York City - 17 metres long and three stories tall. The Hills opened in July 2016.

A window on Wyoming

Source: YouTube/Visit The USA

The national park where you could get away with murder

There's a judicial no-man's land in a beautiful part of the USA, where a murderer could get off scot-free, says a law professor.

Playing America's Cup on blue Bermudian waters

Protected on almost all sides, Bermuda's Hamilton Harbour is a nursery for sailing novices like him, writes James Edgar.

Democrats use Trump's words in risky pitch

Democrats have brandished what they believe is their most powerful weapon against Donald Trump: His own words.