The Iron West delves into the evolution of steam and rail transport. Discover how these innovations transformed society and industry.
Uncover the beauty of rivers and wildlife in The Flowing West. Join us on a journey through nature’s wonders.
For years, the ultimate badge of honor for any remote national park or desert reserve was securing a “Gold Tier” designation from DarkSky International. It was the astronomical equivalent of a Michelin Star—a guarantee that the location offered some of the most pristine, uncompromisingly dark night skies left on the planet. But if you look…
Explore the rich history of The Storied West. Each article reveals the tales that shaped our past.
Dive into the fascinating world of fossils and geology in The Ancient West. Discover the stories behind our planet’s history.
Reading the Wall of Bones at Carnegie Quarry I. Discovery: The Man Who Followed the Bones On a bright August morning in 1909, a Carnegie Museum paleontologist named Earl Douglass crouched beside a sandstone ledge in the dry hills of northeastern Utah and traced his fingers along eight enormous vertebrae protruding from the rock. They…
An Elevation-Driven Ecosystem What makes the Paunsaugunt ecosystem special is that it functions as a “sky island.” Because the plateau rises between 7,000 and over 9,000 feet above sea level, it captures significantly more precipitation (primarily snow) and maintains much cooler temperatures than the arid valleys surrounding it. This dramatic change in elevation creates distinct,…