Author: Photos by Matt Payne

Oklahoma had an unusually stormy May, but on the plus side, that meant the skies were filled with visual splendor.

Oklahoma’s highest point is almost entirely empty, but an overnight trip to Black Mesa reveals how nothingness can be full of benefits for the mind and spirit.

A journey to the lush Bohol Island in the Philippines reveals an idyllic atmosphere of natural splendor and otherworldly beauty.

Incomparable natural diversity, and the willingness to preserve it, make a trip to the Galapagos Islands a near-magical escape from the everyday.

A journey to Rwanda puts adventurous trekkers in the land of the apes while visiting a family of gorillas in their natural habitat.

Looking for a getaway? Bustling nightlife or blissful solitude, the Baja, California coast has the perfect retreat.

Pawhuska rewards visitors with dining, shopping and the natural wonders of a pristine prairie.

The tranquil beauty of Changdeokgung Palace and chaotic bustle of the massive Gwangjang Market help give visitors to Seoul a spectrum of sights to experience.

Exploring the coast of Alaska, especially with the educational line Un-Cruise, is a nature-lover’s dream getaway.

Luxurious pleasures abound in the tropical paradise of Fiji, but one of its most lasting joys is the sense of being welcomed into a family by the locals.