From dormant volcanoes and salt pans to urban forests and library gardens, these are the places we go for peace and quiet.

These geological landmarks are among the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the world. Buttes are formed by erosion and ...

John Ford, who filmed westerns in the valley (the Mittens and Merrick Butte), called it the "most complete, beautiful and peaceful place on earth." Douglas Merriam As Lorenz Holiday and I raised a ...