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...

Back in its earliest days, mining was an integral part of Mammoth Lakes. The discovery of the Comstock Lode in 1858 brought in swarms of prospectors who were eager to make their fortunes.

​So much has been written about Las Vegas that it seems like there can’t possibly be anything new left to discover. However, even frequent visitors to this casino-choked oasis are often surprised b...

Gatlinburg got its name from Radford Gatlin, who opened a general store in the then-tiny hamlet in 1856. For nearly a century thereafter, the town was quiet, sleepy and largely off the map; few peo...

The history of the popular skiing region of Colorado – which largely revolves around the affluent city of Aspen – is dotted with skirmishes with local Native Americans and a history of mining.

From the Canadian border to the Rio Grande - and from the easternmost point in Maine to the westernmost point in Washington State - the United States is positively brimming with fascinating places ...