By: Cary Ordway

There are so many reasons people visit the Anza-Borrego Desert, east of San Diego: Springtime wildflowers, geologic history and the mysterious Salton Sea.

Wildflower season is expected to be better than usual this year because of the heavy Southern California rains. This desert is area about 90 miles east of San Diego is known for a colorful wildflower display that usually gets under way in late February as well as many nearby points of interest.

By: J.M. Slagell

For many of Americans, the one word that comes to mind if someone mentions the state of Idaho is potatoes. However, if one thinks that this creamy root vegetable is all there is to this beautiful state, then a trip to discover the best of Idaho tourism might be a good activity to include as part of one’s “bucket list”. Some of the best outdoor adventures in Idaho are listed below.

By Marcia Drewitz

Do you and your family love the great outdoors? Want a fun weekend getaway that includes something for everyone? Then head to southeastern Oklahoma - the Beavers Bend State Park area - to thean area affectionately known as the “Little Smokies.”

by Art Gib

Located thirty miles east of Spokane, Washington, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is one of the most beautiful places in the northwestern United States. The largest city in northern Idaho (also known as the “Idaho Panhandle”), Coeur d’Alene is continuing to grow as tourists travel there to experience the incredible mountain vistas, expansive lakes, and abundant wildlife.

by Robert Bell

Located in Grand County, in the southwest part of Colorado and just a few miles from Denver, the Home Rule Municipality of Winter Park looks like a sleepy little town. With less than 1,000 year-round residents, it may not sound like anything special, but it’s one of the best winter vacation areas in the country.