America’s most visited national park, Great Smoky Mountains, saw more visitors last year than the next two parks combined, the Grand Canyon and Zion. Part of the reason is the location. Many people ...

“You could die here today!” The first words I read on the trail map at Silverton Mountain are etched into my brain as I look at the dense pines on the slopes around me. It’s a seemingly peaceful scene ...

New Mexico is packed full of many of the most underrated attractions in the Southwest. For every historically significant community like Taos, you have a truly jaw-dropping natural wonder like the one ...

In the mountains, fall's cool temperatures and colorful leaves are a springboard for hiking, kayaking, and biking, while the fresh air builds an appetite for autumn treats (think plump donuts and ...