Winter in Montana is Unlike Any Other
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Montana Clear skies let you see as far as Wyoming and Idaho from the peak. Story and photos by Carol Polich As I stood by my snowmobile in West Yellowstone, Montana, the...
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PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next DAVID PABSTFriend John McCarther hitches a ride north of Nebraska’s Ash Hollow State Historical Park. DAVID PABSTThe chuck wagon is ready for a benefit feed in Kersey,...
View ArticleBest Scenic Roads in America: Salmon River Scenic Byway
LELAND HOWARDCuster is a well-kept ghost town. Story by Leland Howard Idaho’s Salmon River Scenic Byway begins as Highway 93 crosses the state line from Montana and descends in winding curves through...
View ArticleBest Scenic Roads in America: Joshua Tree Journey
LAURENCE PARENTThe Joshua tree is a member of the agave family. Story by Laurence Parent When I turn off Interstate 10 east of Palm Springs, California, the traffic fades and the road climbs north...
View ArticleBest Scenic Roads in America: Northern New Mexico
ADAM SCHALLAURio Grande River Gorge must have startled early explorers who happened upon it. Story by Adam Schallau When you plan a trip across New Mexico, you may have visions of arid desert and long...
View ArticleBest Scenic Roads in America: The Redwood Highway
GORDON AND CATHY ILLGBracken ferns blanket the forest floor in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Story by Gordon and Cathy Illg Towering trees draw visitors to the parks, but offshore you’ll find massive...
View ArticleBest Scenic Roads in America: Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
TIM FITZHARRISAn early-morning rainbow appears at the Towers of the Virgin. Story by Tim Fitzharris The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, a section of Utah’s Scenic Byway 9, can be driven in less than 45...
View ArticleYosemite Year After Year
Reflected in the waters of the Merced River, Yosemite’s Half Dome tempts visitors to hike to the summit. By Londie Garcia Padelsky If you don’t think Yosemite matters, then you haven’t been there. At...
View ArticleBiking With Bighorns in Colorado’s Waterton Canyon
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Sherry and her brother Bike the Colorado trailThis popular trail runs 486 miles from Waterton Canyon to Durango at an average elevation of 10,000 feet. Frolicking baby...
View ArticleExplore Estes Park, Colorado
The Stanley Hotel By Dan Blackburn Some intrepid visitors choose to stay at the century-old Stanley Hotel in the nearby town of Estes Park, Colorado, built by F.O. Stanley, a co-founder of the Stanley...
View ArticleDiscover a Bridge to Adventure
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next The bridge spans 214 feet across the Illinois River. The Boy Scouts maintain the trail leading to the bridge. The Swinging Bridge is located on the McCaleb Scout Ranch....
View ArticleHidden Gem: Sawtooth Mountains of Sun Valley
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Sawtooth Mountains of Sun Valley | Country MagazineAlpenglow graces the rugged face of McGown Peak. Sawtooth Mountains of Sun Valley | Country MagazineThe Sawtooth Mountain...
View ArticleExploring Arizona’s Sabino Canyon Trails
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Exploring Arizona's Sabino Canyon TrailsLush trees provide shade along Sabino Creek. Exploring Arizona's Sabino Canyon TrailsCougar. Photo: Arterra Picture Library/Alamy...
View ArticleHidden Gem: Chiricahua National Monument
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Chiricahua National Monument | Country MagazineEcho Canyon Chiricahua National Monument | Country MagazineBig Balanced Rock sits upon a small perch. Chiricahua National...
View ArticleHidden Gem: Devils Postpile
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Devils Postpile | Country MagazineRainbow Falls sends up a sun-catching mist as it plunges 101 feet. Devils Postpile | Country MagazineA cooling lake of lava created Devils...
View ArticleHidden Gem: Ricketts Glen State Park
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Ricketts Glen State Park | Country MagazineFall color accents the white waters of Delaware Falls. Ricketts Glen State Park | Country MagazineNorthern goshawk Ricketts Glen...
View ArticleHidden Gem: Hells Canyon
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Hells Canyon | Country MagazineWild phlox alongside the Snake River Hells Canyon | Country MagazineHells Canyon was once part of the Nez Perce homeland. The Imnaha River was...
View ArticleClimb Crazy Horse
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Crazy HorseCookie joins a happy crowd of successful hikers. Mount RushmoreThe four friends- from left, Sharon, June, Cookie, and Doris- took in another famous sight while in...
View ArticleSheer Beauty: Explore Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Mount Bachelor and the Three Sisters gleam in the distance. Monkey FaceRock climbers tackle monkey face, with an inspiring view of Mount Jefferson Sheer BeautyCrooked River...
View ArticleHulda Klager Lilac Gardens of Washington State
PausePlayPlayPlayPrev|Next Hulda Klager Lilac GardensPhoto by Ron Engeldinger Hulda Klager Lilac GardensPhoto by Ron Engeldinger Visitors explore the grounds and carriage house during Lilac Days....
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