While tourists flock to Lake Tahoe and Valley of Fire (both spectacular in their own right), this 1,281-acre paradise of crystal-clear waters and dramatic rock formations sits there like the shy kid ...

The town serves as the unofficial gateway to Shades State Park, one of Indiana’s most spectacular natural areas and a place that seems to exist in defiance of the state’s reputation for flatness.

Explore the scenic landscapes of Antelope Flats in Flaming Gorge, Utah, captured during the July 4 weekend of 2011. This ...