Spring break doesn’t come at a very warm time in Oregon. With the exception of longer daylight — and the occasional flower blooming here or there — the end of March typically feels more like ...

Researchers extract plant residues from ancient bedrock metates, revealing insights into early diets and traditional plant ...

The mortar, pestle and cutting board in your kitchen are modern versions of manos and metates—ancient cooking implements ...

Microscopic traces in ancient grinding stones have uncovered forgotten foods prepared 15,000 years ago—offering a rare taste ...

The National Park Service’s parks, sites and monuments are not the only public lands affected by the seesawing reports of ...

Bucket-list birdwatchers attending the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival April 10-13 can set out before sunrise to see 100 bald eagles fly away from a secret roost. Or people can sleep in and walk ...

Microscopic plant residues found on bedrock metates offer new insights into the diets and cultural practices of ancient Indigenous communities in the American West. The mortar, pestle, and cutting ...

America’s national parks are known for their vast tracts of unspoiled wilderness, and we love celebrating the trails that take you deep into the backcountry of these iconic landscapes.

The mortar, pestle and cutting board in your kitchen are modern versions of manos and metates—ancient cooking implements found in archaeological sites around the world. A mano is a hand-held ...