Created for the 1976 Bicentennial, the 4,250-mile TransAmerica Trail has drawn cyclists every summer for 50 years. Its varied landscapes, distinct regions, and small-town charm make it one of America’s classic long-distance rides.

New developments are shining a spotlight on Indigenous culture in Canada’s biggest province—an area that encompasses cobblestone streets, boreal forests, Arctic tundra, glacier-carved fjords, and thousands of lakes.

With its northern lights and midnight sun, this Nordic beauty has long gone under the radar—but no more. Its boundary-pushing public art, inventive tasting menus, and floating saunas make it a must-visit in 2026.