As a year-round destination, the Grand Canyon transforms into a snow-kissed desert landscape in winter. Snow settles on each rock layer and pinyon pine branch around the canyon. With fewer people, winter visitors enjoy a quieter canyon experience and most…
As a year-round destination, experience the best of the Arizona desert at this iconic American destination. With a canyon that’s a mile deep, your eyes will see millions of years pass as they fall to the green ribbon at the…
Explore Petrified Forest National Park in a couple of hours since it’s conveniently located off Interstate 40 in Northern Arizona. Find a scenic drive with a section of historic Route 66 along with the Painted Desert Inn, a National Historic…
Take a seasonal getaway to the Smokies of Tennessee and North Carolina. As a year-round mountain destination, find four seasons of outdoor fun. Naturally the top attraction is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Yet find outdoor activities galore, like…
Spanning two states, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited National Park in the U.S. Yet don’t let that discourage you, with over 520,000 acres find plenty of space to wander. Offering a different landscape to explore…
South of Interstate 10, West Texas offers a quiet mountain escape in the Davis Mountains along with a variety of outdoor activities. Centered in Fort Davis, find a state park, a National Park Service site along with an observatory. Add…
It’s the hottest, lowest and largest national park in the lower 48. Extreme might describe a summer visit where all living things keep to the shade. Though a winter visit can be sublime with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine.…
Head to a land rich in outdoor recreation, mid-century modernism and mindful relaxing. The desert and springs around Joshua Tree make a quick weekend destination. Find tours, soaks and hikes along with pleasant weather fall to spring. Hotels.com wanted me…
Just outside Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, offers a glimpse into two different desert ecosystems. An easy getaway from from Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix, Joshua Tree offers hiking, bouldering, night sky viewing and camping. Best explored from…
A trip to Wyoming, Montana and Idaho’s Yellowstone National Park is a trip of a lifetime. While enjoying the world-class animal viewing, the most geysers in the world and iconic park lodges, don’t miss Lake Yellowstone. It’s the largest high-elevation…
If you’re torn between a beach, mountain or national park getaway, find all of that at Olympic National Park. With several different ecosystems to explore, like temperate rainforests, you don’t have to choose. And it’s all a few hours from…
Olympic National Park is a year-round destination with over 1,440 square miles of wilderness. As the convergence of several ecosystems, visitors can explore the mountaintop vistas, old-growth rainforests along with beach and lake activities. Best of all, Olympic National Park…