2 Utah state parks near Arches & Canyonlands worth the detour: Dead Horse Point for canyon views & Goblin Valley for hoodoos and hiking.
Boulder Mountain Resort and Hell’s Backbone Grill offer a cozy base with farm-to-table dining near iconic southern Utah adventures.
Hike to Goblin’s Lair in Goblin Valley State Park. Trail details, map, parking, photos & tips for exploring Utah’s hoodoo-filled landscape
Use Luray, Virginia, as your Shenandoah base camp for mountain adventures, caverns, local food, comfortable lodging and unexpected fun.
A rainy Shenandoah weekend led us underground to discover Luray Caverns and an entire side of the region we had overlooked.
Hike through Ashcroft Ghost Town near Aspen for alpine views, mining history, wildlife sightings, and the possibility of a fresh spring snowfall.
Discover Muir Woods National Monument near San Francisco, with towering redwoods, hiking trails, and a peaceful escape into nature.
Hike to Alamere Falls in Point Reyes National Seashore, a rare tidefall reached by a long coastal day hike where forests, cliffs, beaches, and the space between effort and awe meet.
Explore Napa Valley just north of San Francisco, where vineyards, golden hills, charming towns, scenic hikes, hot springs, and spa retreats invite you to slow down, explore deeply, and savor the journey.
Explore Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa Valley—scenic hiking trails, lake views, mountain ridges, wildlife, and quiet escapes beyond the vineyards.
The scenic reroute of the Mason Dixon Trail through the Robert A. Kinsley Nature Preserve (formerly Hellam Hills).
Marys Rock is a spectacular summit with huge views of the Shenandoah region. Read about lore, history and 2 hiking paths to the top.