Beautiful views and exciting activities aren't just for the parks. These accommodations also have their own charms.

F ew people associate Las Vegas with hiking, but hear me out. My first few visits to Las Vegas ended with road trips to nearby national parks—Death Valley, the Grand Canyon—an ...

A recent example: Fishers Canyon Open Space ... is on par with Rocky Mountain National Park. A free attraction with this kind of red rock majesty is unmatched worldwide. Hikes we love: Palmer ...

Federal land refers to property owned by the U.S. government and managed through agencies like the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and ...

Keith Ladzinski, National Geographic Photographer Between rock climbing in Arrow Canyon ... giant, red sandstone formations,” explains Ladzinski of the Valley of Fire State Park’s appeal.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a gorgeous outdoor concert venue flanked by giant rock formations ... with gorgeous views of Mount Blue Sky, Waterton Canyon, and downtown Denver. Eldorado Canyon State Park ...

Two trails at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area have found caretakers in Major League Baseball executive Marc Badain ...

Waterton Lakes National Park is a stunning fusion of mountains, prairies, and lakes. Known for its beauty and biodiversity, ...

The hikers were stuck on the east side of Kraft Mountain at Red Rock. No one was hurt, but the hikers couldn’t find their way down the mountainside. After several hours and with the use of a ...