When Conservation Wins: How a Handshake Deal Saved This Wild Coast
AZURE ROAD - Nearly lost to loggers, the Great Bear Rainforest now welcomes travelers by boat. Here's how to see it.
OSU partners on $6M project to turn livestock waste into energy, water
JOURNAL RECORD - A $2 million share of a $6 million National Science Foundation grant is fueling a unique collaboration among Oklahoma State University and two other land-grant universities to turn animal waste into energy and clean water, a development that could transform the future of Oklahoma agriculture.
Indiana Jones and the Dig Site Generation - How Retirees Became American Paleontology's Secret Weapon
AZURE ROAD - The Museums of Western Colorado operates three institutions – Dinosaur Journey in Fruita, the Museum of the West in downtown Grand Junction, and Cross Orchards Historic Site – with a paid staff of 20 people. They rely on nearly 100 volunteers to keep the doors open, to run the programs, and to do the actual science. The vast majority of those volunteers are retired.
Beer, Llamas, and Hot Springs: Wyoming’s Weirdest Perfect Weekend
BEER CONNOISSEUR - Three hours north of Cheyenne, Carbon County feels like the Wyoming that Jackson Hole left behind somewhere around 1985. No private jets. No $40 wagyu burgers. Just hot springs that actually heal you, llamas that carry your gear into the wilderness, and a brewery housed in a resort that might be the most accidentally perfect weekend destination I’ve stumbled across in a while.
An Industrious Grocer in the 1930s Wanted to Make It Easier for His Customers to Buy More. They Just Needed a Push
THE SMITHSONIAN - There was a time when shoppers could buy only as much as they could carry. And as ubiquitous as shopping carts are today, it initially took some convincing to use them
Portugal’s Madeira Island Is Europe’s Most Unexpected Tourism Success
EAST WEST NEWS - That clerk had just provided the first lesson about Madeira. The island everyone thinks they understand turns out to be something entirely different. While cruise passengers cluster around Monte Palace cable cars, this Portuguese island 600 miles off the coast of Morocco has been quietly rewriting European tourism without anyone noticing until the numbers became impossible to ignore.
Smoke and Spirit: The Ariston’s Paul Pearse Shares Pairings That Ignite the Senses
BOURBON + - The afternoon light filtered through the windows of The Ariston in downtown Nashville as Paul Pearse settled into one of the leather chairs in the smoking lounge. Around him, the low hum of conversation mixed with the rich aroma of premium tobacco. A businessman in a tailored suit sat next to a contractor in work boots, both leaning back with cigars in hand, laughing about the game on Sunday. This was exactly the kind of scene Pearse had envisioned when he opened the high-end cigar bar two years ago.
More Travelers Are Testing Their Limits With These “Wild” Adventures in Total Darkness
AFAR Magazine - The cave is a metaphor for everything that’s scary—and more tours are tackling that fear.
Inside the caves and domes of Texas' most stunning destination resort
THE CHRON - Strategically positioned between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, The Summit sits just 18 minutes from the quirky artsy ghost town of Terlingua, where old mining ruins mix with contemporary galleries, and the legendary Starlight Theatre serves live music under desert stars. Big Bend National Park, encompassing more than 800,000 acres of Chihuahuan Desert wilderness, offers some of the most remote and rugged landscapes in the continental United States.
Stay at this historic, wildly beautiful West Texas resort on 30,000 acres
THE CHRON - The timing couldn't be more perfect. As the "cowboy core" trend sweeps the travel industry, with destinations like ranches and rodeos experiencing newfound demand, Cibolo Creek stands ready to deliver the most authentic West Texas experience available.
Brewing a Better Future: Spinnakers and Maple Leaf Adventures in the Great Bear Rainforest
BEER CONNOISSEUR - As the orcas disappeared into the channel’s depths, I finally took that sip of pilsner. The beer’s crisp finish and subtle hop character seemed perfectly calibrated for this moment. It was clean, purposeful, and unmistakably connected to its surroundings.
This wasn’t just any beer in any location. This was the product of a partnership between two pioneers who understood that sometimes the best way to protect what you love is to share it with others who might learn to love it too.
The Sip: Honey-Based Spirits from Up North
AZURE ROAD - Up North Distillery transforms ancient mead into a modern craft spirit using Idaho's hand-foraged pine cones and honey.
Visit this magical 292-year-old Mexican town to fully embrace folk art
THE CHRON - Just an hour's drive from my home base at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort in Los Cabos, this 300-year-old desert oasis awakens like a watercolor painting, blending layer upon layer of color, culture and history in unexpected harmony.
The #1 Protein to Eat More of if You Don't Eat Meat, According to Dietitians
EATING WELL - Thanks to their impressive nutrition profile, affordable price point and versatility, pulses are a clear winner for anyone looking to eat a more plant-based diet.
6 Things to Avoid After 5 P.M. for Better Blood Sugar Control, According to Dietitians
EATING WELL - These common evening habits can significantly impact your overnight blood sugar and morning glucose levels.
The Alchemy of Memory: Kat Sobredilla’s Natural Approach to Mixology
Bourbon + - In the shadow of Brooklyn’s looming brownstones, Kat Sobredilla works her alchemy. Her hands move with the practiced precision of a wise woman who has spent years perfecting their craft. She reaches for bottles not filled with artificially flavored syrups or processed sugars, but for vibrant seasonal ingredients that speak to both her Filipino heritage and her commitment to a healthier approach to the cocktail arts.
The unexpected natural wonders near America's busiest airports
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC - Long layover? Flight delay? These nine urban hiking trails—from a bamboo forest to a wildlife refuge—are all within 15 miles of major U.S. airport hubs.
The Accidental Beekeepers
Oklahoma Living - By Heide Brandes, May 2025
What started with a hive is now a thriving indoor farmers market
Cutting This One Food Could Drastically Reduce Your Cancer Risk, Mainly in the Colon
EATING WELL - Research reveals how inflammatory compounds in processed meats may be driving the alarming rise in early-onset cancer.