The founder of Burt’s Bees envisioned a tribute to Henry David Thoreau when she began buying thousands of acres of logging company land to donate for what would ...

Huntington Beach State Park charges a small entrance fee but delivers huge value with its pristine beaches, walking trails, and historic Atalaya Castle. It’s one of the best bird-watching spots on the ...

Congress eliminated almost $1.1 billion in funding for public media. The systems' leaders say the cuts threaten the survival of some of their stations, particularly those in rural areas.

In a city as beautiful as Florence, which feels equal parts like a Renaissance jewel box and a vibrant living city, a room with a view (as in E.M. Forster’s immortal novel of the same name, based in ...

Discover how the Mona Lisa went from an overlooked painting to the most famous work of art in the world, with a story full of ...