On this day in history, August 8, 1769, the Portolá Expedition — the first overland Spanish exploration of Alta California — ...

Washington border, this riverside town may be small, but it brims with character, vibrant community spirit, and natural splendor.

The Colorado River, essential to millions, starts its journey in the Rockies. We drive through remote roads and hike to La Poudre Pass, where the river’s true origins begin.

The removal of four dams finally made a descent of the Klamath possible. These Indigenous kayakers became the first to ...