The first rule of backcountry hiking: Be prepared. But what if you’re too prepared? The discomfort: His first big solo backpacking trip — carrying everything but the kitchen sink The zone: Zion’s beautiful — but rugged — West Rim My feet were hamburger, socks soaked through with blood.

A year after the reclusive eccentric’s death, the fight for the estate of Huguette Clark continues to generate headlines — and it’s all thanks to Las Vegas A massive fortune made in Clark County is slowly being scattered to the four winds, in accordance with what is surely among the most hotly disputed wills of the 21st century. Reclusive heiress Huguette Clark, daughter of the man who literally sold Las Vegas, died on May 24, 2011, a fortnight shy of her 105th birthday.

Get away — without going too far — on these one-tank trips Southern Utah jaunt Wild West kitsch and pink sand dunes Don’t use up all your camera memory on the Virgin River Gorge — it’s just the warm-up on this road trip of photogenic delights. Pause at the Virgin Trading Post in Fort Zion to check out the Old West Village.

Q: What should I pack for summer road trips? A: While the dewdrops of spring still glisten across much of the country, Southern Nevada heads directly into summer. Triple-digit temperatures can be daunting, but a little preparation is all it takes to enjoy hot-weather road trips.

Bishop If a Memorial Day road trip is on your bucket list, consider a trek through the White Mountains to the charming hamlet of Bishop, Calif. This route would be splendid enough the last week in May if it only offered mountain views and blooming wildflowers.

Make your great escape this summer in first class style and comfort Entire product spread available here {more...}