The Civil Rights movement was defined by seismic events that all took place in the South: the murder of Emmett Till, Rosa Parks refusing to leave her bus seat, and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Selma-to-Montgomery march

What Some of the Most Important Civil Rights Sites Look Like Today

If you fly over the Great Plains today, giant squares of land immediately stand out. Many of these are the 160-acre plots forged out of the prairie by 19th-century pioneers, a legacy of the Homestead Act of 1862.

The Law Behind the Great Plains' Giant Square Plots

Separated from their mainland cousins for 10,000 years, kodiak bears have become the largest subspecies of brown bear on Earth. Here's what it takes to feed them.

How Much Salmon Can a Kodiak Bear Devour?

Cheyenne Bottoms is the nation's largest inland marsh, an area of over 60 square miles. It's also the favored resting spot of many species of migrating birds, from pelicans to 27 species of ducks.

Half of All North American Shorebirds Use This Rest Stop

There's something about New York City that Hollywood can't resist, since the early 1900's the city has served as the setting for thousands of films.

Why Filmmakers Love New York City

From actor Paul Newman to astronaut Neil Armstrong, Ohio is home to some of the most influential and recognizable people in history.

Ohio Natives Who Went on to Make History

Next to Virginia's wonder of the natural world, the 200 foot tall Natural Bridge, sits Foamhenge, a replica of Stonehenge made entirely out of styrofoam.

Natural and Unnatural Wonders of Virginia

One of Yellowstone's most popular attractions, the Grand Prismatic Spring is home to some of the earliest forms of life on Earth.

One of Nature's Most Amazing Sights

In 1957, the Little Rock Nine, as they came to be known, returned to Arkansas' Little Rock Central High School day after day, facing angry crowds opposed to desegregation.

The Influential Decision of the Little Rock Nine

For many climbers, Mt. McKinley presents the alluring chance to reach the top of our continent. But the dangers involved in doing so are very real and sometimes very sudden.

Why Few Survive a Climb Up Alaska's Frigid Denali

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Long before settlers set foot in Indiana, many Native American tribes lived there undisturbed. But trouble started brewing when Europeans and Americans arrived and fought for control of the land.

The Battle for Indiana

Growing up on the banks of the Mississippi River fueled the imagination of a young boy named Samuel Clemens. The world would later know him as Mark Twain.

This is How Mark Twain Got His Pen Name

A large portion of Indiana's economy relies on an invaluable crop: corn. Popcorn plants like Pop Weaver have perfected the production of our favorite movie snack down to a science.

Indiana's Secret Parties and Perfect Popcorn

For the Osage Nation of Missouri, signing an 1808 peace treaty with the U.S. government was the beginning of a path to betrayal and broken promises.

Early U.S. Settlers' Dirty Dealings with the Osage Nation

The swampy, cypress-covered Francis Marion National Forest was once an escape route for a controversial figure in America's fight for independence.

How Francis Marion Became the Father of Guerrilla Warfare

Historically feared by humans, brown bears were once aggressively hunted in the contiguous U.S. Because of this, 95% of these majestic creatures live in Alaska.

These Gentle Giants Would Rather Be Left Alone

Puerto Rico's agricultural economy was once dominated by sugar plantations. Today, the same fields hold everything from corn and rice to bananas, plantains, and mangoes.

Puerto Rico's #1 Crop Isn't Sugar, But It's Still Sweet

Near the turn of the 20th century, Alaska lured thousands of eager prospectors in search of precious minerals to its bountiful mountains. What many found was far more treacherous.

How the Alaska Gold Rush Turned Out to Be a Hoax

The breathtaking beaches and quaint seaside cottages of Martha's Vineyard make it a dream vacation destination for many of its visitors - some of which include presidents, celebrities, and even one famous, fictional shark.

Vacationing on Martha's Vineyard

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 resulted in the forced relocation of over 15,000 Cherokee people--a third of whom died during the journey to Oklahoma.

How the Brutal Trail of Tears Got Its Name

Wisconsin's Aztalan State Park is home a mysterious pyramidal mound built by the prehistoric Native Americans who once lived there. Excavations of the site have yielded intriguing, and grisly, findings.

In Wisconsin, Evidence of Human Sacrifice

Experience Glacier National Park's awe-inspiring peaks, untouched forests, pristine alpine meadows, and breathtaking lakes.

Take a Trip to Glacier National Park

Much of the water in the US comes from the Rocky Mountains, so mineral mines nearby must take extra precautions not to pollute the drinking water of milllions.

The Importance of the Continental Divide

Marching through Mississippi, Ulysses S. Grant focused his efforts on the city of Vicksburg. Surrounding and firing upon the city for weeks on end, he forced its citizens to the brink of starvation.

Here's Why the Battle of Vicksburg Was So Important

The death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in an Iowa cornfield became known as "The Day the Music Died" after the 1971 Don McLean song.

The Plane Crash that Claimed Three Rock Legends

From the air, it's clear that Washington, DC, is no ordinary city. Its landmarks stand as a historic tribute to our nation's incredible history.

Magnificence and Turbulence in Our Nation's Capital

In 1859, when an American farmer shot a pig on an island that both Britain and America claimed, a twelve-year-long standoff known as the Pig War began.

Inside the Pig War of 1859

America is one of the most breathtaking and diverse geographical places on Earth. From monuments to mountains and canyons to coastlines, take a speedy aerial tour through our country's most stunning sites.

Insane Views of the USA in a Minute

Del Webb was a real estate mogul with a dream - of creating a new kind of village where senior citizens could grow old in comfort and style.

The Sunny Place Designed For Stylish Retirement

In the 1960s, the Salton Sea was home to a thriving resort town frequented by celebrities like Frank Sinatra and the Beach Boys. Today, it is a ghost town, suffering from a high toxin levels in the water.

How a Resort Town Became an Abandoned Toxic Wasteland

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