Wyoming is the perfect place to enjoy wide-open landscapes and Wild West charm. Towns like Jackson offer the chance to spend time at iconic national parks like Grand Teton National Park. Or visit the town of Cody, Wyoming’s Buffalo Bill Center of the West, to learn...
Montana’s outdoors continue to draw people from all over with their wildlife, open space, and many opportunities for leisure, and what makes people stay is the independent spirit and laid-back small-town living. In Polson, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, the...
Last year, my husband Joey and I traveled across the US, visiting 29 states. Although I thought I knew what to expect, a few states were filled with pleasant surprises, from fascinating hole-in-the-wall historic sites to stunning natural beauty. Of all the places we...
The literary phrase "water, water everywhere" rings true about Seattle in so many ways. The city is defined by its water everywhere, from houseboat living to waterfront dining, and when romping around aquatic playgrounds, fishing lakes, and city-park waterfalls — not...
Arizona is best known for its vast deserts with dramatic canyons, saguaro cactuses, and self-care sanctuaries (such as this luxurious retreat set in Sedona's "mystical energy vortex"). Its major metropolises, like Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale, where big city...
In Wyoming, where many towns grew up along the Union Pacific Railroad in the late 19th century, and it is still common to find an active railroad depot near downtown and century-old buildings that reflect the spirit of the Wild West. Take Evanston, where traces of its...
Conservative lawmakers in multiple states are pushing legislation drafted by an anti-abortion advocacy group to increase protections for crisis pregnancy centers, organizations that provide some health-related services but also work to dissuade women from having...
Later this month, runners will be able to say they did something few have ever done before: run through the heart of Dollywood. Dolly Parton mega-successful theme park is preparing to host its inaugural Run Dollywood Race Weekend, a two-day event that blends...
Deadwood's Main Street is still lined with Old West storefronts, historic landmarks, and the crowds that gather during events like St. Patrick’s Celebration. Along that stretch, places like Saloon No. 10 and the Deadwood Welcome Center help anchor a downtown where...
Here's everything you need to know to plan a trip to Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park. Top 5 Can’t Miss A scenic audio tour by car is one of the best ways to explore Petrified Forest National Park, the only national park in the U.S. that contains a...