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In April, President Trump signed an executive order that placed 27 national monuments (natural ones, not man-made) under review for potential changes to their protective status. These pristine areas have been protected by executive orders from presidents past under the 1906 Antiquities Act. President Theodore Roosevelt signed this legislation into law, which, since its establishment,…
Upstate New York is not short on picturesque small towns. The northern portion of the state is full of compact camera-ready villages, from Aurora in the Finger Lakes to Woodstock in the Catskills. Picture-perfect Saratoga Springs — about halfway between Albany and Lake George — is an upstate destination whose storybook star shines especially bright.…
Yosemite and Joshua Tree get all of the love, but the Golden State is home to a number of secluded state parks with landscapes and activities to suit everyone’s interests. In fact, the state’s 280 park units are inarguably the most diverse in the entire country, covering nearly 350 miles of coastline, nearly 1,000 miles…
The legendary R&B group TLC once said “don’t go chasing waterfalls,” but we beg to differ (no disrespect, TLC). Waterfalls come in all shapes and sizes, and they’re some of the most stunning natural formations in the world. They can occur all over the world when a river falls over a rock shelf or when…
The spectacular Northern Lights are a popular bucket list item — and rightfully so. But there is one downside to scouting them out: seeing the natural light show often means journeying to distant, often isolated, locales. The further north you go, the higher your chances of witnessing the Aurora Borealis get, but there are plenty…
Every year, millions of visitors trek out to the eastern edge of central California to see the splendor that is Yosemite National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yosemite is famous for its towering waterfalls, majestic granite cliffs, giant sequoia trees, scenic canyons, and wide-ranging wildlife. The summits El Capitan and Half Dome are among…
While we love what’s on the inside of hotels, we also enjoy what’s on the outside — and that includes gardens. Gardens offer guests a scenic place to sit or stroll under the sun, surrounded by perfectly landscaped (or perfectly rugged, if that’s what the designer was going for) grounds. Plus, you never know what…
It’s May, which means that Lake George is busy bursting to life after a long winter nap (i.e., off season). For decades, the mountain resort town in Upstate New York has been a massively popular summertime destination — especially for families. Lake George’s star attraction is its namesake freshwater lake, which bristles with boaters, swimmers,…
When you live on a planet that’s essentially one giant rock, there’s sure to be plenty of incredible geological features on its surface. Luckily, Earth has more than enough amazing natural sights to go around — including many rocky phenomenon. Here, we’ve rounded up five famous rock formations in some of the most beautiful vacation…
Courtesy of Kevin Muncie/Flickr There are two ways we Texans cool down during the hot summer months when temperatures often hit 100 degrees: Blasting air-conditioning and jumping into water. Backyard pools, lakes, and Gulf Coast beaches are all popular places to take a dip, but there’s something particularly refreshing about swimming holes. These natural sources…