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Rowing to Mexico: A Deep Dive History of the Boquillas Crossing

Key Takeaways If you are interested in learning about Boquillas Port of Entry history, here are some essential facts to know. One important topic for travellers is understanding Boquillas Port of Entry history and its impact on border crossings today.…

Exploring the Iconic 80s Benetton Rugby Shirt in New York

To be a teenager in 1980s New York City was to walk a tightrope of identities. You didn’t just wear clothing; you declared allegiance. For those of us growing up then, one item stood above the tidal wave of acid-washed…

The American Museum of Natural History Dioramas

Visitors step into the dark, dusty corner halls. They grab hold of the brass railings with bubble gum reminders of class trips. In the halls of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York, visitors discover a world.…

Regional American Theater Companies Worth Traveling For

The stage, a microcosm of life itself, forms a bridge where imagination meets reality. Beneath glowing stagelights, stories unfold—tender, relentless, transcendent. Despite Broadway’s limelight, it’s in regional theater where American cultural roots find fertile soil. Here, playwrights experiment with untamed…

Wildflowers of Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess County in New York is a treasure trove of natural wonders. Among this region’s many delights, the wildflowers bring a distinct charm to the lush landscapes. Native to the area, these wildflowers can paint the fields with an explosion…

The Rise of RadicalZoo: A Pioneer in Streaming Media

Article updated March 21st, 2025 (updated with NewYork Times summary) (A version of this article appears in print on May 6, 2001, Section 14, Page 1 of the National edition with the headline: A Wing, a Prayer And Presto, RadicalZoo,…

Wildlife of Dutchess County: Our busy little beaver

So, a busy beaver’s taken over our local stream, building dams and creating a lively ecosystem. We set up a webcam to watch its progress, and now our backyard’s buzzing with all kinds of wildlife. Nature’s really thriving around us!

Urban Farming at Wattles Community Garden

Wattles Farm started in 1975, is one of the oldest surviving community gardens in the City of Los Angeles. It was among the first gardens that started under then Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley’s initiative to use public lands for…

Exploring David Hockney’s Pearblossom Highway Artwork

Article updated January 24th, 2025 (update includes: Pearblossom Highway directions & analysis of the artwork) In 1986, David Hockney created the photographic collage Pearblossom Highway, 11-18th April 1986, #2. It is a distinctive representation of his adventurous road trip through…

Road trip with my dog across the United States

Los Angeles to New York and back to Los Angeles. Two 35-day road trips with my dog Felix. (this article has been updated with new product information) Instead of flying from Los Angeles to New York and then back again,…

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