Maine is known for its beautiful nature, stretching from the postcard-worthy scenery of Acadia National Park to the thick-forested wilderness areas and waterfall trails of the Highlands. But nestled ...

The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2011. Lake Tahoe was a huge part of our lives when ...

Anna Villfjell is committed to preserving nature and making use of reused or reycled materials. At her home outside ...

Ready for the perfect road trip or some daydreaming fodder? Embrace the majesty of America with a look at the prettiest lake ...

Arturo Gamboa spent nearly an hour answering questions about what happened on June 14 during the No Kings protest in downtown ...

These Wisconsin small town spots offer fireplace warmth, hearty comfort food, and inviting spaces that make winter days feel ...

Discover Minnesota outdoor escapes worth the cold, from frozen waterfalls to snowy trails and serene wilderness that shines ...

Kaitlyn Supa was reunited with her beloved cat, Walter, nearly a month after he snuck out of their tent at North-South Lake ...

Kansas is by far one of my favorite Midwest states for scenic viewpoints and overlooks. It's full of secret lakes and surprising rock formations that delight me more every time we drive through. Many ...

Wyoming is home to stunning natural beauty, like its bold mountain ranges (the Tetons are my favorite!), alpine lakes, vast prairies, and rugged canyons. It's where you'll find authentic cowboy spirit ...

The Ranch at Rock Creek delivers an all-inclusive Western experience you won't forget.

Looking back on that night on the mountain, I’m tempted to call it a singularity—a sudden leap forward in consciousness.