North America & Caribbean

We visited Crater Lake in May, and it was wonderful. The crowds were low, the snow was still piled high around the edge of the lake, and we got to …

Valley of Dreams New Mexico is most famous for Alien Throne, an impressive rock formation carved by wind and water. The entire area is full of hoodoos and other rock …

Get off the beaten path in the New Mexico badlands, and you’ll find many interesting rock formations. One of the most famous is the King of Wings, a large rock …

Valley of Dreams, New Mexico, has become one of the better-known hikes in the New Mexico badlands thanks to Alien Throne. Not too far away down the same dirt roads …

If you plan a trip to Oregon, don’t miss some of the best waterfall hikes near Portland, Oregon. Put together a day of exploring the waterfalls of the Columbia River …

Secret Beach, Oregon, is one of the best beaches on the Oregon Coast. With a somewhat steep but short hike down to the beach, you’ll find sea caves, a waterfall, …

Leprechaun Canyon Utah is located in North Wash about 28 miles from Hanksville. This picturesque canyon is famous for canyoneering, but it is possible to visit Leprechaun Canyon without climbing …

Figuring out where to watch sunset in Fort Myers Beach is a nightly dilemma. With so many amazing Fort Myers Beach sunset spots, you can hit a different spot each …

There are plenty of things to do in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, but it is perhaps best known for its beautiful beaches and abundant seashells along the shores. The surrounding …

Skylight Cave in Oregon is one of the best things to do near Bend, Oregon. Located in Deschutes County in Central Oregon, this impressive lava tube features three skylights (hence …