Donna Sapolin

Many of the hiking trails that offer the best views involve steep climbs, uneven and slippery surfaces and sheer drops. This is especially true when the goal of a hike is to reach the top...

There’s yet another travel mode/site visit combo to add to your list of extraordinary trip experiences: a railbike expedition through the breathtaking redwood tree forests of Mendocino, California. On one of these bikes built for...

To experience the largest sand dunes in North America, head to the San Luis Valley in Colorado. Grand Sand Dunes National Park is a 30-square-mile natural marvel tucked away in the Sangre de Christo Mountains of...

Though Acadia National Park, located on Maine’s Mount Desert Island and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, is the kind of knock-your-socks-off place you’ll be tempted to visit for days on end, you actually don’t need...

Head up the highest mountain in the northeastern U.S. to experience an adrenaline-pumping drive, captivating history and stunning panoramic views – all without the scorching heat of other scenic vacation spots. With an entrance in Pinkham...

There’s a long list of things to love about Virginia (is it any wonder that Virginia Tourism has used the “Virginia is for Lovers” slogan for over 50 years?) — and the amazing natural beauty...

A breathtaking aerial ballet of half a million migrating tree sparrows, jaw-dropping foliage and quaint historical towns await visitors in autumn. If you’ve never heard of this area of New England, you’re in for a beautiful...

Every summer, from late June through mid-September, the snow that blankets Crater Lake National Park (about 533 inches per year), disappears to reveal details of a majestic volcano-carved landscape located about 7,000 feet up in...

Complex cavern systems located deep below the earth’s surface and lined with exquisite crystal formations are just the start of what makes these caverns worth a cave dive. Add a large and beautiful underground lake...