Temperatures have soared this week, setting the tone for the summer ahead – here are the beaches our travel desk loves best ...

Needles sits along the Colorado River on the California-Arizona border. This desert town offers wide-open spaces that give your mind room to unwind. The Colorado River provides endless recreation ...

Porterville sits prettily at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills. This charming small town offers a perfect escape from big city hustle. The downtown area is lined with historic buildings that ...

Chances for a group of northern U.S. states to see the northern lights are low Saturday night but are forecasted to improve ...

The gorgeous Northern Lights are an amazing spectacle that may seem like a rare sight, but it's actually easier to see them ...

Some great TV shows use the American Civil War as a backdrop or as a major narrative pillar. Here are the best ones.