The Southern Appalachians have a rich heritage in regard to both nature and descriptive writing that deserves closer attention than has been the instance to date. One of the problems is that much of ...

The Buck Hotel: Constructed by James M. Smith in 1825, the Buck Hotel was located at the intersection of Broadway and College Street. EXPLORING HER FAMILY TREE: Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Colton will discuss ...

Ever thought about exploring Helena, but aren’t sure where to start? Many travelers underestimate this Montana city, yet it quietly blends historical charm, mountain landscapes, and cultural depth ...

Elizabeth (Liz) Colton, Ph.D. will talk about the book, Mountain Scenery: The Scenery of the Mountains of Western North Carolina and Northwestern South Carolina written by Henry E. Colton and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... BELLVUE — It was the kind of day that makes you wish you didn’t have to spend so much time looking at your feet. From the top of Lory State Park, the golden, ...

Melanie Rudd grew up within sight of Mount Rainier in Washington State. Now an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Houston, she specializes in studies of awe. (In the strict sense, ...

The Casa Grande Mountains form an abrupt divide in a landscape commandeered by busy transportation corridors, cotton fields, irrigation canals and desert basins dotted with neon signs denoting truck ...

If you’re looking to escape the usual and breathe in some fresh mountain air, Northern California has some amazing drives that will take you through incredible scenery. These routes offer a mix of ...