Golden, Georgia, appears on no map, yet millions of readers could probably find their way down its main street by heart. The town lives only in "Theo of Golden," the once quietly self-published novel that climbed to No. 1 on The New York Times best-seller list. Its streets and gathering places borrow heavily from Columbus, Georgia, where author Allen Levi grew up.

Sports fans face an enviable dilemma on Monday, October 26. For the 33rd time in history, North America’s four major men’s professional sports leagues will compete on the same day. This year’s sports equinox comes with a bonus: the WNBA Finals.

Scottsdale welcomed about 11.7 million visitors in 2025, many drawn by golf courses, spa days and resort pools. I arrived with three teenagers and a 9-year-old, a group that rarely agrees on dinner, much less an entire vacation.

The United States will open its 2027 IIHF World Championship campaign against Canada on May 14 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The matchup renews one of hockey’s fiercest rivalries and gives American fans a compelling reason to plan a European vacation around the tournament.