US & Canada

With its wild ponies and wind-swept beaches, Assateague Island is a rewarding place to pitch your tent.

When a fishing novice heads to Waterfall Resort, one of Alaska’s premier fishing resorts, the result is a bit comical, but an experience to remember

Dude ranches provide an unforgettable family vacation, but each has their own style and offerings. Here are some of the best dude ranches in America.

Kayaks and canoes provide the only access to many parts of Canada's remote Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia. From ancient forests to hidden bays, exploring the Queen Charlotte Islands is an unforgettable experience.

Texans are crazy for bluebonnets. The Bluebonnet Festival and "Wildflower Watch" pay homage to this love affair.

Madame Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess, attracts thousands of visitors daily to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Here's what to see and do in this popular national park in Hawaii.

An English woman learns the ways of the west at a Colorado dude ranch.

Forget the aquarium. When it comes to exploring the ocean’s splendor, there’s nothing like the real deal.

Located an easy drive from Charleston Airport in South Carolina, there’s a popular family escape into Lowcountry and the Atlantic -- the Wild Dunes Resort.

The stories behind these unusual American town names are as intriguing and entertaining as the unique monikers themselves.

Want an affordable winter vacation that doesn't break the bank? Let a local show you the road less traveled. Here's the inside scoop on skiing in Colorado.

From its natural wonders to its unique and sometimes surprising culture, here are nine reasons to visit and start exploring the United States.

An Australian traveler discovers the exhilaration of steering a team of huskies across a frozen lake in western Maine.

The Kalalau Trail in Kauai is infamous for 11 miles of twisting track that crosses swollen streams and vertiginous cliffs -- but some swim the sea below.