Surrounding forests offer free trails where you can walk among trees instead of costly entertainment venues. The housing market here makes retirement savings last years longer than in eastern ...

Williams Lake Trail leads to an alpine lake nestled beneath Wheeler Peak, New Mexico’s highest point, while the West Rim Trail offers spectacular views of the Rio Grande Gorge. In winter, Taos Ski ...

Since 1978, China has planted more than 66 billion trees along its 2,800-mile-long northern border, and it wants to plant 34 ...

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Explore Arizona’s forgotten ghost towns where haunting beauty and historic charm create a truly unforgettable experience.

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Western NC is a perfect place to grow Christmas trees, and many of the region's farms offer choose and cut options.