Ruidoso, a small village at the base of the Lincoln National Forest, sits just below 7,000’ and basks in the shadow of Sierra Blanca, the highest peak in the Southwestern United States. Ski Apache,...

When the frigid winter months roll around you may find yourself eager to get away, split town and escape to someplace warm.

A-list celebrities command the best of the best. From fashion to cars, celebrities set the tone for what's hot. And vacations are no exception. Some celebrities frequent the same destinations over ...

According to Space.com, some of the best stargazing opportunities in the US will occur between late June and early September. The skies will be at their darkest, virtually uninhibited by moonlight,...

We’ve all heard of the Grand Canyon. Many of us have hiked it. The desert state may seem like a harsh and unforgiving environment, but for those who pay attention, there are plenty of other natural...

The spring equinox brings increasingly long and languorous days brimming with sunshine and rain showers. America’s deserts epitomize this season of renewal as monochrome palettes give way to a kale...

It may be hard to fathom, but way back in 1995, Boyz II Men’s “Water Runs Dry” was nominated for a cinematography award. An MTV enthusiast, I’d belt out my favorite song lyrics along with the boy-b...

​When most people think of an American city with a very high elevation, Denver springs to mind. However, Santa Fe, New Mexico actually holds the title.

I’m a firm believer that every American should see the sights and museums of Washington DC before he or she is grown. What came as a surprise: when I took my three children to the capital, I had ju...

The abundance of caves in nearly every corner of the country means exploring is never too far away. Finding natural beauty and a sense of smallness in the universe, spelunkers need nothing more tha...