Archive of: Leisure, Lodging

Santa Fe guide: where to eat, stay, and go

At 7,000 feet in the southern Rockies with crisp mountain air all summer long and an autumn that's just as invigorating, the City Different is the perfect climate for cowboy and contemporary to flourish.

by Wolf Schneider

Pamper yourself the Oneida way at Skaná Spa

In the middle of James Fenimore Cooper Last of the Mohicans country, a new spa offers pampering the Native way on the 17,000-acre grounds of the Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Resort.

by Emily Sachar

Scenic Mesa Ranch offers handcrafted furniture for its green-built cabins

Guests can experience the best of both companies in one of the ranch's sustainable, green-built eco-cabins — all of which are adorned with furniture from The Buffalo Collection.

by David Hofstede

Add Glenwood Springs To Colorado's List Of Must-See Places

The Yampah Vapor Caves offer much more than revitalizing vapors. The 116-year-old on-site spa offers massages, facials, herbal body mud treatments, private hot tubs — even a full-service Aveda beauty salon.

by Chuck Restivo

A time capsule experience in Guthrie, Oklahoma

Time stood still in this Land Run town, and we're glad it did. But Guthrie isn't only its history. There are galleries and shops, and the town hosts a popular international bluegrass festival the first weekend in October.

by Kay Grant

Catch cowboy action with your camera

Follow the image-capturing adventures of 17 aspiring photographers during a week at a photography workshop documenting various aspects of life in a small northwestern Wyoming town.

by John H. Ostdick

Live or stay at The Porches in Steamboat Springs

With very few opulent hotels or boutiques, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has traditionally served as a rustic Western getaway. The Porches real estate development offers a rare element of luxury.

Rent a Harley-Davidson, ride Montana

If you would rather ride the Wild West on two wheels instead of four legs, rent the Harley-Davidson of your dreams through EagleRider Adventure Rental in Fort Benton, Montana. The company provides maps and itineraries for self-driven tours through the back roads of Big Sky Country and other parts of the West.

by Mark Bedor

Calistoga Ranch: luxury in Napa Valley's most rustic hamlet

Relax in this part of Northern California that offers mineral water from the source, hot-springs spas, and verdant vineyards.

by Wolf Schneider

Dine, hike, steam at Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa

In the heart of Paradise Valley, just north of Yellowstone National Park, you'll find Chico Hot Springs Resort and Day Spa.

by Kathleen Fritsche