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This Scenic Train Has Dramatic River Canyon Sights—and an Open-air Car for Cinematic Views
West Virginia's Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad cuts through the "Trough," a hard-to-access canyon known for its bald eagles.
A conceptual breakthrough has emerged for the Colorado River’s future. Here’s what it looks like.
After months of stalemate, glimmers of hope have emerged for consensus on a new plan to manage the shrinking Colorado River.
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Scott Thybony’s Canyon Commentary: Into the Sierra Madre
Years ago, author Scott Thybony set off on a rough, uncertain trek into Mexico’s Sierra Madre. He recently returned aboard a ...
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Forget the road trip—these national parks are best visited by train
A passenger train rolls through the unforgiving desert landscape as seen through some beautiful blooming Ocotillo cactuses. Trains are an accessible way to see some of America’s national parks ...
5 new National Recreation Trails to explore this summer
The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.
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Real estate agent touts water, hopes for partnership for Canyon Spring land sale
The real estate agent selling the 277 acres of picturesque property in the Snake River Canyon is emphasizing a feature that ...
The incredible £6.2bn bridge that's the world's longest - took 10k workers to build it
Its scale, speed of construction and cost make it one of the most impressive engineering achievements in modern history.
What is the best hiking trail near Salem and Keizer? Vote here
The best trail at Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge west of Salem travels through meadows of wildflowers that light up ...
The Bridge to Nowhere hike has reopened. But is it actually safe to go?
The Bridge fire closure order was canceled last week, meaning all trails in the burn scar are open to the public. Should they ...