From misty valleys thick with trees to desolate, sandy heat-traps, this state's national parks have scenes to awe everybody.

The USA's northernmost state is positively heaving with spectacular wilderness areas, but you'll need to embrace a spirit of adventure to visit some of them.

Tess Nichol checks into grand digs at one of Canada's most famous ski resorts.

This desert beauty's salt flats, sand dunes and craggy peaks are draped in colour, writes John Marshall.

We round up some of the United States' must-see wilderness sites.

Narrated by Academy Award winner Robert Redford, America Wild: National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the USA's awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness.

The Chinese couple who took to the USA's highways (equipped with a rice cooker) and came home as heroes.

Kelly Lynch is treated to a display of native American culture, song and dance under the skies of the Great Plains

While liquids are most likely to cause a problem at airport security, staff at Aspen airport in Colorado have installed bins for travellers to unload their drugs.

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There's a judicial no-man's land in a beautiful part of the USA, where a murderer could get off scot-free, says a law professor.

Protected on almost all sides, Bermuda's Hamilton Harbour is a nursery for sailing novices like him, writes James Edgar.

Democrats have brandished what they believe is their most powerful weapon against Donald Trump: His own words.

United States efforts on the Zika virus have been so focused on prevention, almost no firm plans have been made for the care of the nation's first dozen Zika babies.

America's top regional naval commander has discussed history-making plans for a US ship visit with Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee.

In both theme and target audience, Trump offered a powerful echo of Richard Nixon almost 50 years ago.

Donald Trump's speech accepting the Republican nomination focused heavily on threats to the country from crime, terrorism and immigrants.

Picturesque Vancouver has a range of attractions to keep explorers of all ages happy.

Karl du Fresne's new book takes readers on a sonic journey around the United States.

Rob Kugler is documenting his and Bella's adventures on his website and on Instagram.

A rare solar phenomenon has made an appearance in New York City, with thousands stopping traffic to snap that perfect picture.

Shortly after posting a pic of herself at the Grand Canyon, a woman fell to her death at the famous tourist attraction.

Kurt Sonnenfeld is on the run. He says the US government wants to keep him quiet about what he saw on 9/11.

Get up close and personal with polar bears on an icy safari through northern Manitoba in Canada.

Defence leaders from both sides of the Atlantic scrambled this week to play down the impact of Britain's decision to leave the European Union.

Who's opposed to the Trans Pacific Partnership ? Right wing US Presidential candidate Donald Trump.

A Portland, Oregon, mother shot dead a male intruder she caught in her 10-year-old daughter's bedroom, police say.

Hillary Clinton has secured an unlikely but powerful wingwoman. And she's just gone to town on Republican rival Donald Trump.

If you're scared of heights then this new Skyslide in Los Angeles might not be for you.

This is the 2-year-old boy whose body was recovered from a lagoon at the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando after he was snatched by an alligator.