Western United States Destinations

Region includes the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington State, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.

Compost Apples helps preserve the Grand CanyonXanterra Parks & Resorts

How Composting Apples is Helping Preserve the Grand Canyon

Operation Shrivelly Apples, an award-winning environmental program,…
Aerial view of Yellowstone hot spring in winter, Wyoming, United StatesXanterra Parks & Resorts

10 Reasons to Visit Yellowstone in Winter

“Yellowstone offers miles of trails that lead past frosted…
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USATravel Tips and Trips

Spring Break Deals: Kids Free in Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, NM, just made Spring Break easier and less expensive…
Smuggler's Notch, VermontTravel Tips and Trips

5 Great Places to Go Snowshoeing

A great way to enjoy the winter landscape is to go snowshoeing.…
Elephant strolling by Mombo Camp, BotswanaTravel Tips and Trips

5 Top Adventure Tour Companies

Now is the time to plan your summer and, especially, your spring…
Grand Teton National ParkTravel Tips and Trips

5 Budget Winter Vacations at National Parks

For a budget winter vacation with world-class views, visit a…

Profile: Tucson, AZ

The Sonoran Desert area is a lot more than its trademark saguaro…
USA TODAY

Say aloha to authentic Hawaii

The conch shell call to the ocean, the cascade of a waterfall…
Paris at sunset

Sweet dreams: Valentine’s Day ultra-getaways

Admire sweeping city views from a private helicopter ride. Dance…
Silhouette of Civil War Soldier on Bloody Lane at Antietam National BattlefieldUSA TODAY

Get free admission to national parks on Monday

Some of the best views in the U.S. look even better when they're…
USA TODAY

10 memorable museum sleepovers for kids of all ages

Bond with your kids — or grandkids — on a real night at the…