Salt Lake City

Hiking

Historic Places

Mountains

Ensign Peak

Parks & Forests

Antelope Island State Park

Scenic Areas

Arcadia Trailhead

Guardsmans Pass Overlook (23 miles)
Antelope Island State Park (23.5 miles)
Silver Lake (25.3 miles)
Deer Creek State Park (Utah) (33.9 miles)
Utah Lake (38.7 miles)
Metaphor: The Tree of Utah (84.9 miles)

Forget Route 66 – Take This Epic Chicago to Denver Road Trip Instead
Want to see the best of the Midwest? This Chicago-to-Denver road trip is more scenic than Route 66, and it hits many of the highlights from the Windy City to Rocky Mountains, and much more.

Leave your heart, not your laptop, in San Francisco
There's no shortage of amazing tourist destinations in San Francisco, and unfortunately, there's an overabundance of crime at these locations now.

Chasing the Snow for a Photography Class at Zion National Park
Sometimes, opportunities pop up that have a legitimately limited shelf-life, or are truly rare. So you either have to act now or miss out.

Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island. Photo by Scott Tribble for Amazing America.

Underrated Southern Getaway: The Georgia Coast
I see your trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and I raise you a drive farther south to Georgia’s barrier islands.

The view just after sunset in Saguaro National Park on January 6, 2022. Photo by Peter Stringer for Amazing America.

Finding Serenity in Saguaro National Park
Just beyond the rolling hills of the city of Tucson, about a thirty-minute drive, there is a vast expanse of open escape waiting for us. Saguaro National Park is a place of wonder and awe, a place where nature reminds us of her captivating presence.

Kentucky: The Most Underrated Road Trip State?
Whether you like hiking, horse racing, bourbon—or all of the above—Kentucky has so much to offer.

Underrated Hawaii Road Trips: Big Island and Maui
If embarking on an epic road trip adventure is on your list of things to do, Hawai‘i is not usually the first place to come to mind, a place famously known for having ‘interstate highways’ that never leave the state.

Five Must-See Stops in South Dakota
Whether you’re a nature-lover, history-buff, gambler or thrill-seeker, South Dakota and its Black Hills will delight you — and it will do so in the most low-key and relaxing way imaginable.

A Coastal Adventure from St. Augustine to Savannah
In just three hours of driving between St. Augustine to Savannah, you'll experience amazing beaches, jaw-dropping sights, and captivating history.

Great Smoky Mountains,USA,The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee at dusk.

You Should Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park This Spring
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. It offers breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a wealth of outdoor activities year-round. However, spring stands out as the best time to experience the park in all its glory. With mild temperatures, blooming wildflowers, and active wildlife, this season transforms the park into a vibrant and enchanting destination.

A close up look at snow on the canyon walls at Yellowstone National Park

Snow Squalls and Close Calls: Off-Peak Season in Yellowstone National Park
Despite a substantial amount of experience visiting National Parks, I nearly found myself stranded overnight in Yellowstone National Park last Monday.