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25 Sep Don’t skimp when visiting Utah’s Capitol Reef

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I visited Capitol Reef for 3 days in late March. Perfect timing. Fewer tourists, clear blue spring skies and ideal hiking temps....

03 Aug New Mexico wildlife refuge dazzles in November

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Arctic snow geese and sandhill cranes migrate to winter feed at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico...

The short Pueblo Loop Trail starts by the canyon visitor center

17 May Bandelier National Monument preserves ancient cultures

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If you’re near Santa Fe or Albuquerque, New Mexico, check out Bandelier National Monument and its fascinating ruins of ancient cultures and its network of...

04 Mar Arizona park features mountains, canyons, history

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After my first visit, Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona is already calling me back. I explored during early November. ...

31 Jan Five steps for visiting Arizona’s Petrified Forest

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Returning to Petrified Forest after 35 years, I discovered great walking trails, colorful landscapes and fascinating geology....

14 Jan New Mexico’s Most Captivating, Unknown Outdoor Destination

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Crescent Pool is just one of many geothermal features in the Upper Geyser Basin near Old Faithful

13 Jun The pros and cons of visiting Yellowstone National Park in spring

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Yellowstone may be the most fascinating place on earth. Summer and winter are special, but what about spring? We recently visited in May. ...

23 May Amazing destinations “outside of” Arches National Park help avoid the crowds

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Manu visitors to Moab, Utah stay inside Arches National Park and Canyonlands, but here are other amazing places that you should consider....

21 Mar Exploring the North Carolina coast in winter

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Peaceful. Serene. Spiritual. Those are a few of the feelings we experienced walking the beaches along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. ...

20 Feb Add Biscayne National Park to Florida vacation

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Biscayne, one of our country’s 62 national parks, may be the least well known. We chose this national park for one main reason: snorkeling....