What putCannon Beachon the map is the distinctive Haystack Rock, a basalt tower shooting 235 feet from the water's edge. With Haystack and many other stacks scattered around the shoreline, Cannon Beach is one of the most striking and recognizable destinations in Oregon. The miles-long beach ...
Rocky Mountain National ParkandPikes Peakare excellent destinations for having fun in the mountains. They are also expensive and usually pretty crowded. When was the last time you had a chance to visit some of Colorado's smaller towns with mountain views? Towns likeFruita,Carbondale,Basalt,Gateway...
For many people, though, the colder weather means one thing; the return of snow to the Centennial State. Whether you love it because of the awesome skiing and snowboarding conditions it brings or hate it because it can be a hassle to drive around in, it’s essentially a given that we’...
Colorado is full of fascinating ghost towns located throughout the state, mostly up in the Rocky Mountains. There are certainly some very well-preserved ones, as well as old communities that are disappearing more each year. These towns were abandoned for different reasons, some due to mining or...
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder may be an ideal spot for students who want to attend college near the mountains or be close to ski resorts. Ranked No. 1 on the U.S. News list of Best Places to Live Near the Mountains and No. 4 on Best Places to ...
getty images 37/55 seward, alaska this coastal town in the final frontier state is a gateway to kenai fjords national park and also a mecca for sailing, sport fishing, and kayaking with its stunning glaciers (around 40). photo: matt anderson photography / getty images 38/55 lake geneva, ...
Known as the inspiration for Mayberry inThe Andy Griffith Show, Mount Airy is a time capsule of midcentury small-town America. Its main attractions, including the darling historic downtown, theAndy Griffith Museum, and the Mayberry Replica Courthouse, revolve around the classic '60s sitcom and it...
These Turquoise waters are home to Bodrum Castle and the roots of the Turkish Riviera. These days, the charming town runs daily boat trips and overnight cruises around the coastline and across to the Greek islands. Sitting on the peninsula with the same name, Bodrum town also earns fame for...
Like many larger cities, Cincinnati has an organization dedicated to the promotion of public and theirs is called ArtWorks. ArtWorks has been around since 1996 and, since that time, has completed more than 14,000 public and private art projects in its 26 years, including more than 230 ...
Nestled in the spectacular Rocky Mountains inBanff National Park, Banff is one of Canada's most picturesque small towns. Visited by millions of people from around the world, this tourist town still manages to maintain an authentic mountain atmosphere. ...