Straddling the Continental Divide
There's no denying the therapeutic value of travel, and most of us tend to be drawn...
100 Years and Counting
Created in 1905 and now celebrating 100 years of forest management, the
United States Forest Service has overcome a myriad of challenges to
conserve...
Shifting Sands
A dry wind blows across Colorado's San Luis Valley. Tiny grains of sand tumble and roll in the wind and tumble and roll some...
Still Life With Watered Colors
Unless you've actually visited one of the American Southwest's amazing deserts, any mention
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Carver National Monument
In 1943, Congress approved establishing the George Washington Carver National Monument on
the same farm near Diamond, Mo., where Carver had been born 78 years...
WWII Memorial: A Salute to Fallen Heroes
The World War II Memorial, intended to honor the 16 million men and women who served in
America's armed forces during that conflict, is now...
Pipe Dreams
Seated at a simple workbench, using only hand tools, Travis Erickson carves bowls for
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Mountain Mystique
I am obsessed with mountains. As a kid, the day hikes with my family in the...
Kings’ Treasures
"You don't even need to duck!" my wife exclaims as we step inside Fallen Monarch, a
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Joshua Forest Parkway
Arizona's spectacular Joshua Forest Parkway begins its marvelous journey through the
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