Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

The towering redwoods of California’s Avenue of Giants make for one of the most breathtaking road trips in the world. Driving ...

The journey took about seven months and was closely followed, and financially supported, by followers on social media.

The trip made me develop a serious appreciation for the sheer diversity and beauty of U.S. national parks. I also realized that some national parks are conveniently clustered together or within a few ...