
These breathtaking images and more appear in Jake Rajs new book, Cape Cod and the Islands.
By Patricia Waring
The Adirondack Park, the largest wilderness east of the Mississippi, sprawls far and wide across upstate New York-a rugged, pristine realm where forests and mountains reign supreme.
A wondrous work in progress, this idyllic, incredibly diverse island -- embracing snowy peaks and sandy shores, lush valleys, and barren lava deserts -- is easily explored on a richly rewarding loop tour.
America's Most Gorgeous Gardens
We traveled the country to find these oases of beauty and tranquillity.
By Rosemary Black
The unique and varied landscapes that make up this corner of South Dakota -- resonant with history and lore -- were fashioned both by the elements and by human hands.