Portland's food carts a winning stop

Instead of going mobile, groups of carts take up space in parking lots across the city for a spirited gathering of foodies and inventive...

Oregon to Washington road trip completes a West Coast journey

California already conquered, he finishes off the country's West Coast, one beach scene at a time.

Uncovering Arizona's hidden gems

The Grand Canyon isn't Arizona's only majestic presence: head northeast for such low-key gems as Sunset Crater, Lower Antelope Canyon and...

The thrills and spills of mountain biking in El Paso, Texas

Prepare to take a beating on the rocky Redd Road trail, which is known to rip up bikes and bikers alike.

Out West, in Utah's Butch Cassidy country

With five national parks, Utah's concentration of grand Western scenery is unrivaled in North America, and it's also where Robert LeRoy...

The mystique of Sedona

Red rocks and healing vortexes. Nature lovers and New Agers. They all converge -- harmonically, of course -- in one of the Southwest's...

Utah: A chill in Park City

The Utah town aims to ride out the faltering economy and a threatened boycott. Meanwhile, resorts are offering amazing deals, even during...

New Mexico History Museum debuts

The New Mexico History Museum, which opens today, attempts to make all voices and experiences heard, presenting a distinct cultural mosaic.

Route 66 is alive in Williams, Ariz.

Twenty-five years ago, songwriter-turned-actor Bobby Troup came to Williams to perform "Route 66," the hit song he had written in 1946 for...

A road trip of sights and sounds suggested by readers

On a cross-country trip, one man rolled with the requests from Times readers who e-mailed ideas for music and food spots.

At last, RVing is for the dogs

A Northern California trip finds that campgrounds' canine amenities are finally fetching.