The 7 Natural Wonders of America: A National Geographic Guide

The Grand Canyon faces an uncertain future as persistent drought conditions threaten the Colorado River, the force responsible for carving the landscape. Spanning 18 miles at its widest and over a mile deep, the canyon serves as a geologic record containing rock layers up to 1.8 billion years old, according to photojournalist and National Geographic … Read more

Brooklyn Historical Institutions Secure $350K for Battle of Brooklyn Semiquincentennial

Lawmakers have announced $350,000 in funding for “Brooklyn 250,” a new initiative designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Members Robert Carroll and Jo Anne Simon confirmed the funding on June 17, stating the project will provide free educational programming, exhibitions, and walking tours to … Read more