South Dakota State

CUSTER, SD – South Dakota, renowned for its prairies and Mount Rushmore, conceals a geographical marvel that often eludes public awareness. Within the Black Hills rises Black Elk Peak, a striking example of the region’s varied landscape and profound cultural significance. This article delves into the importance of this towering landmark and its role in American geography and history.

Wait, The Highest Point In The US East Of The Rockies Is In… South Dakota?!

Colorado State

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Elk usually prefer to avoid contact with people, but can become aggressive if they or their young are threatened

Yellowstone tourists get an instant safety lesson after posing kids among elk for photos

Nevada State

Belmont, CA

Explore Eureka, Belmont, and Aurora, forgotten gold rush towns in Nevada. Eureka boasts a rich history since the 1860s, blending cultural landmarks with modern attractions. Belmont, once bustling, now stands as a well-preserved ghost town, showcasing mining's transient nature. Aurora, a once-thriving gold rush town, reflects Nevada's boom-and-bust past. These towns, with faded glory and rugged landscapes, mirror the rise and fall of mining communities.

3 Forgotten Gold Rush Towns in Nevada

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“To date, park staff have been unable to locate the calf,” the National Park Service announced on its website Friday.

1-in-a-million white bison calf born at Yellowstone hasn't been seen since early June, park says

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Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The sweeping water took another life in a rafting accident along the Green River inside the Dinosaur National Monument. Captain Michael Harp of the Salt Lake City Fire Department was the victim of the accident on Thursday. The Monument staff was notified that a boat...

Fatal rafting accident at Dinosaur National Monument

Jackson, MS

Lisa Ross, Bul Mabil's attorney, right, answers questions from the media after a court hearing about Dau Mabil's death investigation at the Hinds County Chancery Court in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today. With completion of the state’s autopsy of Belhaven Heights resident Dau Mabil,...

Independent autupsy next step in death probe of Jackson man

Oregon State

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Oregon’s vast and rugged wilderness is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking landscapes, dense forests, and serene lakes. However, beneath its natural beauty lies a darker narrative of mysterious disappearances that have baffled investigators and haunted the memories of those left behind. This article delves into some of the most perplexing cases of people who vanished without a trace in Oregon’s wilderness.

Mysterious Disappearances in Oregon’s Wilderness

Montrose, CO

Colorado is full of surprises. From its four national parks to many roadside gems, it's a state that serves up adventure around every corner. In the southwest portion of the state, Hwy 550 traverses the landscape, linking New Mexico in the south to Montrose, Colorado in the north. Along that stretch of highway, you'll find the town of Ouray nestled into a river valley within the San Juan Mountains.

This Awe-Inspiring Mountain Town In The West Is Best Known As America's Switzerland

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Saint Louis, MO

Sheridan, WY

In 1897, more than 20 Buffalo Soldiers trekked 1,900 miles from Fort Missoula, Montana, to St. Louis, Missouri, by bicycle. The “Iron Riders” as they came to be known, peddled through Yellowstone National Park and Sheridan County on the way.

Honoring the Iron Riders

Sacaton, AZ

The Gila River Indian Community held a grand opening celebration for the new Gila River Police Department building in Sacton, Arizona, on June 28, 2024. The nearly 49,000-square-foot facility was built in 18 months. Photo by Shondiin Silversmith | Arizona Mirror. The doors to the new Gila River Police Department...

‘Long time coming’: Gila River Indian Community opens new police department

Before we had computers, before we had movies, before we had cars and planes, we had the original time waster: nature. Patriotism aside, some of the best national parks in the world are tucked away between the 48 contiguous states and additional territories. Let’s take a look at the best of them.

The 10 best national parks, ranked

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Wyoming State

LGBTQ+ advocates gathered outside the Wyoming State Capitol on Feb. 27, 2023. (Maggie Mullen/WyoFile) When Gov. Mark Gordon let legislation prohibiting transgender girls from competing in middle and high school girls’ sports become Wyoming law without his signature in March 2023, both opponents and supporters of the ban expected to go to court.

Wyoming’s transgender athlete ban goes unchallenged in court

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

Kansas State

An ATV races along the dry bed of the Arkansas River at Dodge City, Kansas. Because of irrigation and other factors, the river has been dry since the late 1970s. (Max McCoy) In the summer of 1894, a curious railway car plied the tracks of western Kansas, a chemical soup wafting to a sky ruled by a demon sun and chastened by moisture-devouring winds. At the helm of this experiment on wheels, owned by the Rock Island railroad, was a 32-year-old train dispatcher who had convinced railway officials and town leaders across the state that he had the secret to make it rain.

Hoping for a miracle to save the Ogallala Aquifer? Prepare for the new Dust Bowl.

Texas State

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas is no stranger to extreme weather, but it’s been a year. Massive wildfires, intense thunderstorms, widespread flooding, tornadoes and a tropical storm have swept the state.

Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say

California State

Salinas, CA

When Antonio Bravo stepped into the Salinas hotel in May 2020, he first noticed a foul smell. Then he saw the bare metal cot with no mattress that his employer had given him to sleep on after working long days in the fields. “My spirits fell when I saw that...

State inspectors are supposed to visit all farmworker housing to ensure its safety. Some used FaceTime instead

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South Dakota’s Wind Cave is now the world’s sixth longest

HOT SPRINGS — Wind Cave in South Dakota’s Black Hills is now the sixth longest cave in the world as explorers have discovered new passageways, bringing...

South Dakota’s Wind Cave is now the world’s sixth longest

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