Long before it became one of the a popular ecotourism destination, this park was home to Indigenous communities whose relationship with the land and sea shaped the region for centuries.
Read MoreBeyond the Board: Navigating the Surf Culture of Sayulita
Beyond the Pacific swells, this Mexican destination provides travelers with a community atmosphere, where modern surfing meets the ancient traditions of the Wixarika people.
Read MoreBeyond the Prison: Alcatraz’s History of Native American Survival and Protest
The history behind the Native American occupation of Alcatraz represents an effort of resistance and Native identity in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read MoreThe National Park Underneath an Ohio Interstate
Cuyahoga Valley National Park tells a story of restoration, with its 53-year-long transformation from a place once known for a river so polluted it caught fire at least a dozen times to a green refuge in the urban Midwest.
Read MoreRadioactive Waste at the Most Polluted Site in the US
The Hanford Nuclear Reservation houses nuclear waste tanks that are leaking into the desert near the Columbia River, threatening to expose hundreds of thousands of people to radiation.
Read MoreA New Era of Travel: Digital Passports for Airport Security
At more than 250 airports, iPhone users are now able to use digital passports at security checkpoints.
Read MoreThe Sinister Reason the Great Lakes Are So Clear
The Great Lakes are clearer now than ever before, but this clarity comes with a cost to local ecosystems.
Read MoreAlaskan Coastal Wolves Are Dying of Mercury Poisoning
Wolves in coastal Alaska are turning sea otters as a source of food, dying of mercury poisoning as a result.
Read MoreLithium Mining in the Salton Sea
The Hell’s Kitchen Project is underway to extract lithium from California’s Salton Sea, raising social, environmental and economic questions.
Read More6 Ancient Cliff Dwellings and Pueblos in the American Southwest
In quiet national monuments, travelers can experience pueblos and cliff dwellings, some of the most impressive and well-preserved innovations in early Southwestern architecture.
Read MoreMexican Citizens Take Up Arms Against Drug Cartels
When the Mexican government failed to protect its citizens, community militias rose to fight back against powerful drug cartels.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Offshore Wind Gamble
The United States’ largest offshore wind project faces a broad range of support and skepticism
Read MoreThe Mexican Dance That Defies Erasure: Danza Azteca
Aztec dances exist today as living prayers and powerful symbols of Indigenous survival, uniting Mexican Americans in the United States.
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your 5 hours in Dry Tortugas
Daytrippers only have five hours to spend in one of the U.S.'s least-visited National Parks.
Read MoreThe Colorful Culture of Mexican Folk Arts
For thousands of years, unique folk art has held a significant place in Mexican culture, defining not only the country’s complex history but also its proud national identity.
Read MoreThe Searching Mothers of Mexico: Fighting for the Disappeared
Mothers in Mexico search for their missing children with little to no help from authorities, risking their lives against the oppressors: cartels.
Read MoreWalking Among Giants: The Redwood Trees of California
Dive deep into the history of redwood logging, its ecological impact and where to witness what’s left of these natural wonders.
Read MoreDark Skies: The Best Places for Stargazing in the USA
While light pollution has long detracted from most Americans’ ability to see a full sky of stars, these locations are pioneering efforts to preserve an untouched dark sky.
Read MoreTrump Pushes for Deportation to an Active War Zone
The recent Supreme Court-approved U.S. deportation of eight men to war-torn South Sudan led to legal, ethical and human rights debates.
Read MoreMexico Maintains Deadly Reputation for Journalist Violence
Journalist murder cases only continue to rise in Mexico after a federal law was enacted to protect media workers from threats of violence, calling for reforms and increased federal support.
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