It take some sure footing and steady balance on a hike to Balanced Rock, a boulder weighing several tons that's perched precariously on top of a narrow crevice deep in the forest. It's a short trek to ...

I recently found a 1911 photo of Balance Rock that brought back childhood memories of family outings to the boulder back in the 1950s. Many people visiting the Berkshires and even longtime residents, ...

This iconic, 128-foot boulder, precariously perched on top of a thin pedestal of rock, is one of the park's top sights. Though it seems like it might fall over, the rock is actually attached to its ...

Gem Lake is a true gem at Rocky Mountain National Park. Because it is accessed from a lesser-known area of the park minutes form Estes Park, Colo., it sees a lot less foot traffic than some of the ...

CASTLEFORD — Many well-known places are often forgotten, and sometimes, we just need a reminder to visit them. For this new resident in the Magic Valley, encountering Balanced Rock for the first time ...