News•Mar 4, 2026
Rooted in the American West: Food, History and Culture
The special report series "Rooted in the American West" examines how the region’s landscapes, adventure culture, and historic legacies shape its identity. It highlights Yellowstone’s iconic vistas, record‑setting speed trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats, and the Rocky Mountains’ photographic splendor. Additional pieces explore Boise’s pioneering wave park, groundbreaking Ice‑Age fossil finds in Wyoming’s Natural Trap Cave, and the complex story of Montana’s first Chinese restaurant. Together, these stories illustrate the West’s blend of natural wonder, sport, science, and multicultural history.
By Smithsonian Magazine – Travel