National Parks were created, in part, to protect land and resources from development and business interests. In the process of creating them, however, American Indians who lived in park areas were…

This tour explores five university-led herbariums within the Intermountain West. The sites within the collection will provide a narrative story of each herbarium, describing their unique beginnings, a…

Why are there so many ghost towns in America? New communities came to life to support the booming industries of the railroad, mining, and westward travel through Route 66. But just as quickly as many…

Over a century ago, streetcars dominated American cities. They were the primary means of transportation urban Americans utilized, and their expansion was instrumental in shaping the development of…