Scenic America is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 America the Beautiful Photo Contest. We received more than 800 photos from professional and amateur photographers across the country. Entrants submitted examples of their original work showcasing our country’s beauty from different perspectives, locations, and points of view. A panel of judges made up…

We need your help! Vote for your favorite image or images as we decide the “Fan Favorite” category winner for our 2022 America the Beautiful Photo Contest. Voting runs from Wednesday, November 9, through 12 pm EST on Thursday, November 17. Want to be notified of the results and learn about future photo contests and…

5 Most Haunted Towns in the US With its unique blend of cultural influences, dark history, voodoo practices, ancient churches and graveyards, and eerie, centuries-old oaks looming over it all, New Orleans has been described as “a perfect elixir for the spirit world.” Haunted locations include Faulkner House Books, Old Absinthe House, and the St….

We often hear of extinction in the context of animals, but plants can—and have—become extinct, too. In fact, a 2020 paper cited 65 plant species that have recently become extinct in the continental U.S. and Canada. Recently extinct tree species include the Valley Head hawthorn, the Fecund hawthorn, and the Lateleaf oak. Threats to trees…

Scenic Tennessee President Brings Prose and Passion to Her Roles as a Writer, Advocate, and Conservation Leader An accomplished conservation writer, nonprofit leader, and environmental advocate, Scenic Tennessee President and Scenic America Board Member Marge Davis is a driving force in scenic conservation in the Volunteer State and nationwide. In recent years, she has guided…

Scenic America needs your help finding the landscapes, streets, and highways in your community that suffer the most from scenic blight. Illustrating these not-so-scenic places helps us illustrate the importance of preserving and enhancing the beauty of our communities. Take a picture and share it through this easy portal. We’ll feature your photos on our…

Scenic Missouri’s President Spies Opportunities for the Show-Me State Scenic America’s Missouri chapter is enjoying an exciting resurgence thanks to the leadership of its board of directors and its president, John Hock. A longtime advocate for scenic beauty in the Show-Me State and a member of Scenic America’s national board of directors, John is truly…

Scenic America has launched a new interactive game designed to educate young learners about scenic conservation while exploring notable landmarks in the nation’s capital, either virtually or in person. Built on the Agents of Discovery platform, the mission, entitled, “Scenic America Presents: Scenic Conservation in Washington, DC,” invites users to learn about the importance of…

We are honored to be announcing the winners of our Scenic SWPA Photo Contest and our Fan Favorites Photo Contest winner! This is the first year Scenic Pittsburgh has held the photo contest, which asked for submissions in 6 categories from across SWPA’s 10-county region. We hoped to call more attention to the overwhelming beauty…