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These 15 Breathtaking Photos of Yosemite National Park Will Have You Planning Your Next Vacation to the Great Outdoors
The Smithsonian piece showcases 15 striking Yosemite photographs, highlighting the park’s iconic peaks, waterfalls, and giant sequoias. It notes Yosemite’s history as the third U.S. national park, its 750,000‑acre expanse, and its draw of more than three million visitors each year. The article references historic figures like Ansel Adams and modern visual storytellers, underscoring the park’s status as a premier outdoor destination. The gallery invites readers to consider Yosemite for their next vacation.
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The Remarkable, Amazing Stories of Route 66 Reflect the Twists and Turns of 100 Years of Americana
The Smithsonian special report marks Route 66’s centennial, tracing its birth in 1926 under Cyrus Avery’s advocacy, its pivotal role during the Great Depression, World War II, and the post‑war road‑trip boom, and its eventual eclipse by the interstate system. The piece...
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Follow in the Footsteps of the Founders and Have a Drink Where They Planned the Revolution Over a Few Beers
The article spotlights nine surviving colonial‑era taverns that served as political hubs, military planning sites, and social centers during the American Revolution. It details each venue’s historic moments—from Wright Tavern’s militia gatherings to Fraunces Tavern’s George Washington toasts and the...
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See 15 Images of Wondrous West Africa From the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
The Smithsonian Magazine’s photo contest highlights West Africa’s vibrant peoples, cultures, and wildlife through a curated gallery of 15 images spanning countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Burkina Faso. The collection underscores the region’s extraordinary ethnic and linguistic diversity—over 300...
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Traveling Along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The piece spotlights a wave of new commemorations along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, from a bronze statue of teenage activist Barbara Rose Johns unveiled at the Capitol to the Emmett Till murder gun now on permanent display at the...
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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...