Away from Palm Springs' tourist areas, you’ll find trails scattered across the valley that locals like me love. They’re ...

The hike to the top of this magnificent trail in Arizona is arguably the state's most challenging, but the views make it ...

Skip the crowds at Bryce Canyon and visit Chiricahua National Monument instead. The hoodoos at this hidden gem are ...

Arizona is well known for its beautiful desert habitat. But there are also plenty of lakes you can visit, despite the arid ...

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include ...

It’s one of the best ... of hiking trails and, of course, sand dunes. Chicago native and poet Carl Sandburg called the Indiana Dunes “to the Midwest what the Grand Canyon is to Arizona and ...

The garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's cinnamon-red buttes, and numerous hiking trails – like the Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert and the Harriet K.

The best time to visit Sedona is from March to May ... Hikers love this season, as desert flowers add a pop of color to the rust-colored trails. September to November is another ideal time for ...

Here in Tuba City, Arizona, eagle feather headdresses and ... Dutile We descend the steep canyon walls along the White House Trail, a herder’s path leading to cave dwellings on the valley ...

With temperatures in Phoenix already reaching triple-digits twice in 2025, the city is being proactive by updating its Trail Heat Safety Program to keep hikers safe.

The West Coast and the Mountain West consistently top the list for best hikes, but you can still find some dreamy vistas on the East Coast – and even the Deep South.