With warmer weather and sunny days on the horizon, you might be feeling the pull of wanderlust and the desire to hit the open road. If you’re getting ready to take a road trip—solo or with friends or family—read through our best road trip advice to set yourself up for a fun, safe, and memorable…

April is National Poetry Month, a celebration of poets, their works, and their influence on culture and society. As you get ready to appreciate some April poetry, it’s the perfect time to reflect on Transcendentalism in literature and its influence on environmental conservation. Here’s how 19th century writers and poets brought the beauty of nature…

Planning Commission Approves Glow Plaza Request With little regard for Reno’s sign codes, the Planning Commission in a 5-1 vote approved an amended permit February 1 that will allow Jeff Jacobs’ Glow Plaza festival grounds to advertise events on his giant digital Sands’ casino sign when completed – something that has never been sanctioned in…

Women’s History Month is celebrated every March to honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of women in history. It highlights how women have shaped society and the world we live in today. This March, let’s honor the women who’ve advanced environmental science, conservation, and historic preservation—and equality along the way. Women in Environmental Science Jane Goodall…

Over a period of three days in February 1998, people across America came together over the internet and a love for birds. This was the start of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), “the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real time.” The project went…

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…