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Packing lightly can really pay off when traveling, but it takes some strategy to be able to do it without sacrificing comfort and style. Check out our list of tips before your next trip!

Whether you're planning a bachelorette party, a birthday weekend, or just a girls' weekend getaway, choosing a destination can be the hardest part of planning. Luckily, Rand McNally has your back. Check out our list of best girls' trip destinations, sure to make your trip one to remember!

Follow this road trip guide from Santa Barbara to Monterey, complete with must-see stops and activities.

A lake is the landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth's eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature. – "Walden, Or Life In The Woods" by Henry David Thoreau, 1854.No matter where you live, there is probably a lake relatively near home – and most offer a vacation for every season – so start taking advantage! Lakes not only offer a myriad of activities, but also can inspire quiet and profound reflection. Whatever you are seeking in a getaway, a lake trip is sure to be able to offer something for everyone. Here’s a list of some of Rand McNally’s favorite lake getaways:

This July, America celebrates its 243rd birthday and millions of Americans will join in the celebration. Here's how the folks in cities across the nation will be celebrating!

Everyone loves a good festival. Music festivals, food festivals, summer festivals, holiday festivals—and the list goes on. The reason for celebrating often varies, and some reasons may be so bizarre that you just wouldn’t understand unless you were a local. We’ve put together a list of the most “unique” festivals around the U.S., throughout the year, bringing you new levels of fun, food, and weirdness you never knew existed.

You don't need a passport to visit these naturally beautiful places, but you will need a camera. Check out our list of the most photograph-worthy places in the U.S.!

Check out these 10 interesting facts about U.S. state flags, then test your knowledge with our U.S. State Flag Quiz!

Our list of interesting facts about Chicago may surprise you. Take a look!

Summertime is festival-time, and what's better than festival food? Check out some of our favorite food festivals that celebrate summer bounties!