For millions of people that live in urban areas, access to dark skies and clear views of the starry heavens is a luxury. Witnessing the expanse of sparkling galaxies lighting up the sky with your partner or huddling around a telescope spotting a planet with...
As road trip specialists, it's the vast intertwined network of roads in the U.S. that often propel our journeys – widening our world view and delivering new perspectives along the way. But it would be remiss to ignore the full range of impacts that these...
Giant sequoia trees are known survivors. Some even call them “forever” trees. Typically living up to 3,000 years, the iconic behemoths withstand countless fires, drought and snowstorms as the centuries trickle by. However, today’s giant sequoias face dangers that threaten their survival in alarming new ways. Sequoia...
Michael DeYoung wasn’t always a wildlife and adventure photographer. “What brought me to Alaska was orders from the United States Air Force,” he said. DeYoung had filed the state on his “dream sheet,” requesting it as a location he’d like to be stationed. After eight years of...
As the endless Pacific Northwest summer sun gives way to the far more notorious winter gloom, the height of harvest season begins. Crisp apples and pears plucked straight from the orchard, small batches of beer brewed with fresh Cascadian Hops, and decadent harvest dinners hosted...
Sometimes, you don’t need to step out your door to experience some of America’s deepest and wildest wilderness. We’ve gathered some of our favorite books that will transport you from the granite cliff faces of Yosemite to the salty breeze of a tiny island in...
From permanent structures that rival the world’s top hotels for service and indulgence, to luxury tented camps deep in the backcountry, the best glamping in the United States spans a wide spectrum, each offering a very different luxury camping experience. What those at the top...
Author and friend of All Roads North, Laura Kaye, goes hiking in the Grand Canyon and joins the 1% of visitors who journey beneath the rim. Until recently, I had no idea you could hike down into the Grand Canyon. I had heard stories of people...
Located about 27 miles south of the city of Carlsbad in the Chihuahuan Desert under the Guadalupe Mountains, lies Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The park may look unassuming from the outside, but once you descend down into the caverns you are greeted with a beautifully...
From the Everglades in Florida to Gates of the Arctic in Alaska and covering nearly 52 million acres, America’s national parks are one of its greatest treasures. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your visit: Consider the Shoulder Seasons This July nearly...
The spectacular Amangani in Wyoming is the type of place that is tempting to never leave but with such incredible surroundings and a excellent in-house guide program, getting out and exploring is a must. We caught up with Jared Paul, wildlife expert and Activity Director...