A traveler who has been to all 50 states shares the top 5 states first-time travelers to the US must visit

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Nicole Sunderland, a travel creator who has visited all 50 states, says Alaska is one of her favorite states.

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An RV traveler who has been to all 50 states shares the 6 most van-friendly states

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Lita Talisman has spent three years traveling around the US in her RV.

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All Hail Grazer: Corpulent Queen Wins Fat Bear Week for Second Year in a Row

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What made this Russian fighter jet's shockingly aggressive maneuvers near a US F-16 so dangerous

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A screenshot of a Russian Su-35 flying at an angle in front of the nose of a US F-16. A blue sky and clouds are in the background.
The Russian Su-35 made an "unsafe" and "unprofessional" maneuver near a US F-16 on September 23, NORAD said.

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A millennial who visited all 50 states by age 31 shares her favorite and least favorite — and tips for your own US trips

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Melissa Dewalt, 31, with her husband Ben, 32, pose in front of her 47th — and favorite — state, Alaska.

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Thawing Alaskan Permafrost Is Releasing Dangerous Levels of Mercury

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A family who roadtrips 4,000 miles a year shares the best hidden-gem destinations in the US

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Two images: Left: A lake surrounded by homes and fall trees reflected in the water. Right: A parent takes a selfie with a family of four inside a red kayak in a lake with evergreen trees and a rocky waterfall in the background.
Rob Taylor and his family of four take road trips to under-the-radar cities and national parks in the US.

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Humpback Whales’ Bubble Nets Are Way More Complicated Than You Think

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A peak boomer fears she can't retire with $2,000 Social Security payments — and may have to move in with her sons

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Becky Davenport
Becky Davenport has worked her whole life but fears she may never retire.

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I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state.

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The view of Exit Glacier next to a patch of grass.
After living in Alaska for over 35 years, I've seen many visitors make the same mistakes.

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