Latest Articles on National Parks

How an 11-Day Summer Road Trip Was My Longest (but Cheapest) Vacation

Photo Credit: Alex Webster Booking an all-inclusive stay in Mexico or the Dominican Republic may seem like the best option for budget-minded travelers, but road trips across America can be far cheaper. In my case, I traveled from Seattle to Denver over 11 days in June/July 2015 and spent only $115 on accommodations the entire…

The Hottest Destinations for 2016 Travel: Oyster Editors’ Picks

Here at Oyster, we’ve been to thousands of incredible places around the world, from the tropical jungles of Costa Rica to skyscraper-filled Dubai. And while there are some destinations that are continuously on our travel list — Paris, Miami, and Berlin (you can never go too often!) — we thought long and hard about which…

8 Outdoor Adventures to Try in Australia

It happens to all of us; we become so preoccupied with day-to-day life that we forget to experience the natural environment that is right on our doorstep. With such vast and varying landscapes, Australia is sure to have an outdoor adventure to suit your fitness level and interests, and getting some fresh air will leave…

A Different Kind of Road Trip: Vancouver to Tijuana in 9 Stops

There are so many awesome road trips you can take to explore the U.S. and honestly, we want to do them all. You can drive Maine to Florida, New York to Cali, or a million other routes in between… but have you ever thought of road tripping from Vancouver to Tijuana? We have, and it…

The 11 Best National Parks in the U.S.

The U.S. is home to 58 national parks, all filled with breathtaking landscapes and rampant wildlife…so narrowing this list down to 10 was difficult. After considering location, accessibility, and scenery, we picked the 10 parks that must make your must-visit list — whether it be for a week-long camping excursion or just a couple of…

Our Top Picks for Lifestyle-Transforming Destinations

OK, so even though Oyster.com is a travel website and our main goal is to deliver the truth about hotels, we also secretly moonlight as a life coach. That’s right, we can dole out advice on waaaay more than just hotels; don’t forget — we helped you get over your ex, offered Lindsay Lohan some…

The 5 Best Workout Spots for Celebrity Sightings

Some people are so focused during their workout that they hardly notice where they are, let alone which famous faces may be passing by them. And we applaud those people who dedicate the utmost concentration to their fitness regimen. But some of us may have a wandering eye while working on our fitness (hey, it…