Niseko, a ski resort on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, is known for epic snowfall, and my first run lived up to the ...

Sauna culture is deeply rooted in Northern Europe – the word itself originates from the Finnish language, Sweden’s easterly ...

Meandering wild burros, wild west shootouts, and abandoned mines leading into the desert hills. This dusty village is on a ...

Rain pelts down as I lower myself, step by step into the pitch-black, ice-cold water, the night sky above. Just 30 seconds, I ...

Kelp once formed “underwater rainforests” on the California coast, but these fragile ecosystems have largely disappeared. At a marine lab near the Bay Area, scientists are trying to bring them back.

Bodie State Historic Park preserves California’s most authentic ghost town in a state of “arrested decay,” offering a haunting glimpse into boom-and-bust mining history. Mono Lake’s otherworldly tufa ...

Explore the stunning landscapes in the Guide to Haywood County, North Carolina, including the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great ...

The Shafer Museum offers a fascinating window into the valley’s past, with preserved pioneer buildings arranged as a small village. Walking through the museum grounds, you can explore an old ...

Not only is December the holiday season, it's a great time to travel. Here are the best places to travel in December around ...