United States

Predicting First Snows Around the Country

Unsurprisingly, the dates are getting later and later, according to the records we have

Stop Hitting Cyclists with Your Car Door

Saving a life is as easy as checking for cyclists. So naturally nobody does it.

The Never-Ending Drought Story

A few years ago, more than 60 percent of the country fell under some level of drought. The worst thing? These warm, dry conditions tend to lead to even warmer, drier ones.

5 Books to Motivate You to Protect America's Rivers

It's the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and our waterways are in more danger than ever. These reads explain what's going wrong—and how to fix it.

Yosemite Finally Reckons with Its Discriminatory Past

Pioneers, the government, even John Muir helped kick out Native Americans from their homes on national parks. But in Yosemite, the Miwuk Tribe is getting its village back.

New Tariffs May Drive Up Bike Prices

The proposed 10 percent tariffs on bikes and bike parts imported from China would be a blow to the U.S. cycling industry

Wildfires Are Destroying Our Air Pollution Gains

The new mega fires raging across the West are polluting the air above states like Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming the worst

Your Best Road-Trip Photos

Our readers submitted their favorite moments from cross-country adventures

Your 50-State Bucket List

The 11-Year Quest to Find the Middle of Nowhere

A couple from Florida got sick of trekking into the backcountry only to contend with hordes of other people. So they embarked on a search for the most remote spots in every state.