A sunrise hike in single-digit temps, elk on the plains, and towering dunes backed by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains—Great Sand Dunes National Park is unlike any other. My visit in early March was cold, remote, and unforgettable.

From wild horses and scenic trails to surf fishing and soft-sand beaches, Assateague Island offers an affordable and enriching coastal experience for travelers of all interests.

A journey through Red Rock Canyon reveals a sculpted desert of vibrant cliffs, quiet trails, and golden light. Come explore a photographer’s perspective of this stunning Nevada treasure.

What started as a scenic March drive nearly turned into a snowed-in situation in Farmington. But once the skies cleared, the journey south to Santa Fe unveiled some of New Mexico’s most striking winter landscapes — the kind that inspired artists like Georgia O’Keeffe.

Just outside the bustle of Las Vegas, vivid towers of stacked boulders rise from the quiet desert. In this shot, the full lineup of Seven Magic Mountains stands boldly against a backdrop of soft mountains and moody skies—where color and landscape collide in the most unexpected harmony.

Walking through 400-year-old Spanish mission ruins just outside Santa Fe, I captured this quiet, snow-dusted moment at Pecos National Historical Park—before a blizzard rolled in.