Sheer drama. That's what the Great Sand Dunes are. Starkly beautiful desert dunes set against a backdrop of pretty, ...

It's famous for its dazzling clear waters and the surrounding towering snow-capped mountains ... even surpassing the amount of visitation Yosemite receives. This influx of tourists, especially ...

Starkly beautiful desert dunes set against a backdrop of pretty, snow-capped mountains—not something ... Nearest airport: Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) or Reno-Tahoe International Airport ...

Rental boats are available at the park’s launch area, where a well-weathered sign proclaiming “BEWARE ALLIGATORS DO NOT FEED” ...

Perhaps most importantly for the savvy Massachusetts explorer, spring break timing means you’ll miss both the summer crowds ...

Sun-drenched beaches, celebrities, vibrant cities and dramatic natural landscapes are some of what California is known for.

Tucked away in the far southeast corner of Arizona, Portal snugs up against the bulk of the Chiricahua Mountains ... to a different — and far more peaceful — world. This is where you come ...

This town tucked high in the Chiricahua Mountains is surrounded by towering cliffs and lush forests. Here's how to plan a trip to tiny Portal, AZ.

Following a day in San Francisco, you'll board a shuttle to Yosemite National Park. On the journey, you’ll cross over the Bay Bridge at sunrise and spot the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains.

When a rockslide on state Route 140 forced Caltrans to close a critical entry point into Yosemite National Park, the impact was swift for surrounding communities. On March 17, after a bout of wet ...

including Rocky Mountain in Colorado, Arches in Utah and Glacier in Montana. National parks officials approved those plans before Trump took office. In Yosemite, park planners held public meetings ...