The night sky holds marvels that few people still see, in fact, many people in North America no longer see the stars from their homes because of light pollution. Due to exceptionally dark skies, Glacier National Park in tandem with Waterton Lakes National Park has been recognized as the world’s first transboundary dark skies park. What better place to go...
Phoenix and Scottsdale make great bases for day trips exploring Arizona. You can drive to most of the state’s top destinations from Phoenix and Scottsdale and get back by the end of the day. Here are 10 day trips from Phoenix and Scottsdale to consider when planning a visit. 10 Day Trips from Phoenix and Scottsdale #1: Grand Canyon If...
The Northern California coast proves a stunning wonderland for outdoor adventurers. Surf the massive waves. Dive for abalone. Enjoy the bounty of seafood. This route weaves past some of the most lovely oceanfront picnic spots in the world, redwoods, and hidden hamlets. Marin County The lip of CA-1 winds atop cliffs, with the raging sea below. Spend some time exploring...
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Every Big Island visitor needs to experience the drama and power of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. There are very few places on earth where you can feel Mother Nature so acutely; you can literally see her growing, smell her sulfurous belching, touch her elemental heat. Creation happens here. Even if you have only a few hours, drive along Crater Rim...
It’s hard to play favorites with so many scenic drives in Colorado. But we will. Sure, you’ll find a spectacularly beautiful section of I-70 through Glenwood Canyon (from Dotsero to Glenwood Springs). But the following roads less traveled introduce you to stunning scenery complete with old ghost towns, deep canyons and high alpine lakes. Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway This...
With world-class art and cuisine, Santa Fe draws international travelers to wander its intimate adobe-lined lanes. Here, in the oldest capital city in the United States, politicos rub elbows with contemporary artists, literary figures, and yoga teachers. Around Santa Fe In the gentle foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, these lands have been home to Native peoples for millennia. Native American Pueblos...