National Parks
Our national parks host millions of people a year, sustain countless species, and safeguard some of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet. They preserve natural and cultural resources “for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.” Here’s how to make the most of your next national parks trip.
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How can the U.S. National Parks attract more minority visitors? America's national parks were created as free spaces for all to enjoy, but in both visitors and employees, they have struggled with diversity. A poll done by the National Parks Service in 2008-2009 found that 78% of visitors were white, even...
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Animals
- These fish swam with the dinosaurs. They may not survive us.These fish swam with the dinosaurs. They may not survive us.
Environment
- Can this graphic novel change America's views on climate? It did in France.Can this graphic novel change America's views on climate? It did in France.
- Unraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforestUnraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforest
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- What's behind these ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?What's behind these ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?
- World’s largest iceberg could collide with a wildlife havenWorld’s largest iceberg could collide with a wildlife haven
- Climate change made the L.A. wildfires 35 percent more likelyClimate change made the L.A. wildfires 35 percent more likely
History & Culture
- The ‘Black Angels’ cared for TB patients when no one else wouldThe ‘Black Angels’ cared for TB patients when no one else would
- 9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival
- Women still face inequalities, despite the 19th AmendmentWomen still face inequalities, despite the 19th Amendment
- Why it’s unlikely Mount Vesuvius really turned a brain to glassWhy it’s unlikely Mount Vesuvius really turned a brain to glass
- The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monumentsThe hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Science
- A ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse is coming—here’s when to watchA ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse is coming—here’s when to watch
- Unraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforestUnraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforest
- Scientists find a new titanosaur dinosaur species in PatagoniaScientists find a new titanosaur dinosaur species in Patagonia
- Should you get a measles booster? Here's what you should know.Should you get a measles booster? Here's what you should know.
Travel
- This city is home to some of the best surfing in the U.S.This city is home to some of the best surfing in the U.S.
- Cycle this epic section of the new Great American Rail-TrailCycle this epic section of the new Great American Rail-Trail
