To a hiker, a trail is a possibility. To a bear, a trail is a path of least resistance. To a child, a trail is an adventure. To a runner, a trail is a workout. To a historian, a trail is a story. And ...
In Haleakalā National Park, a charismatic plant battles for survival. My boots crunch through thick hoarfrost as I hike uphill on a narrow trail, my collar turned up against a biting chill. The world ...
Mention the city of Homestead, Florida, and many will think of the devastation it suffered when Hurricane Andrew made landfall in 1992. But today, this city of nearly 70,000 residents — less than half ...
This national historical park honors the estimated 18 million women who joined defense and support industries during World War II. It also features the SS Red Oak Victory Ship—the last of the 747 ...
The enormity of the Grand Canyon inspires the millions of visitors who stand on its rim each year. Now that scene won’t be ruined by a gigantic mega-mall. On March 4, the U.S. Forest Service rejected ...