Ruidoso, a small village at the base of the Lincoln National Forest, sits just below 7,000’ and basks in the shadow of Sierra Blanca, the highest peak in the Southwestern United States. Ski Apache,...

According to Space.com, some of the best stargazing opportunities in the US will occur between late June and early September. The skies will be at their darkest, virtually uninhibited by moonlight,...

We’ve all heard of the Grand Canyon. Many of us have hiked it. The desert state may seem like a harsh and unforgiving environment, but for those who pay attention, there are plenty of other natural...

The spring equinox brings increasingly long and languorous days brimming with sunshine and rain showers. America’s deserts epitomize this season of renewal as monochrome palettes give way to a kale...

It may be hard to fathom, but way back in 1995, Boyz II Men’s “Water Runs Dry” was nominated for a cinematography award. An MTV enthusiast, I’d belt out my favorite song lyrics along with the boy-b...

​When most people think of an American city with a very high elevation, Denver springs to mind. However, Santa Fe, New Mexico actually holds the title.

I’m a firm believer that every American should see the sights and museums of Washington DC before he or she is grown. What came as a surprise: when I took my three children to the capital, I had ju...

From the Canadian border to the Rio Grande - and from the easternmost point in Maine to the westernmost point in Washington State - the United States is positively brimming with fascinating places ...