After more than 35 years of being inaccessible to the public, save for a few special events, the property may once again be open to visitors, including public trails.

Located in Yosemite National Park, the Grand Prismatic Spring is just one of many natural wonders that inspire visitors. The rainbow-colored hot spring is actually the largest in America (about as ...

Monument Valley, Arizona/Utah Monument Valley, straddling the Arizona-Utah border, is an iconic symbol of the American West.

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There is magic in the desert. There is wisdom in the desert. And sometimes, if you know where to look, there is cold beer in the desert.

Bahía Concepción might not be the first name that springs to mind when planning your Mexican beach getaway, but it absolutely ...

A video that has been making rounds on social media all week shows two bewildered-looking bighorn sheep crossing Palm Canyon Drive.

Death Valley National Park, California/Nevada Death Valley National Park stands as one of the most extreme environments on ...

Fitzgerald has worked at six newspapers as a writer and editor as well as a correspondent for two news services. He splits ...

An objectively beautiful series filled with awe-inspiring landscapes and handsomely depicted wildlife whose existence is ...

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Cactus pear, or prickly pear as it's more commonly known, is a bright, cactus fruit. Not only is it enjoyed for its distinct flavor, but it's also highly regarded for its health benefits ...