By Patrick Frank, Executive Director, Scenic Los Angeles Several months ago, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) proposed a new “Transportation Communication Network” (TCN) which envisions…

Successful communities always have a plan for the future. Unfortunately, “planning” is a dirty word in some communities, especially in small towns and rural areas. In some places,…

Death Valley, California is an enchanting National Park with unique geology, intriguing history, and awe-inspiring sights. Drive the Death Valley Scenic Byway for an unforgettable journey into the…

This proposed law implementing the TCN will be an unmitigated disaster for the City of Los Angeles and its citizens. It will cause a net loss of revenue…

The City Planning Department has released their Draft Ordinance for Metro’s Transportation Communication Network (TCN). This ordinance is intended to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to…

The Reno Planning Commission unanimously denied a request to build a 70-foot-tall sign facing U.S. 395 which is twice as tall as what the city permits. The public…

The 2023 edition of Scenic America’s annual America the Beautiful Photo Contest is officially live as of Tuesday, June 20. Nature photographers from across the country are invited…

Scenic America affiliate organization Scenic Chatham, which dedicates itself to preserving and enhancing the visual environment of coastal Georgia, celebrated the first annual ‘Scenic Chatham Week’ in early…

This week a district court judge will hear oral arguments in the lawsuit filed by Scenic Nevada seeking to void a development agreement between the city of Reno…

Come see America the beautiful, if you can. Amber waves of grain? It is more like a ride through the yellow pages: a windshield vista of 50-foot beer…