Wikimedia Commons/CA BLM It’s called “the Bizz” around here Northeastern California does not get the attention it deserves. Out in Lassen County, a 25.4-mile trail follows the Susan River through a canyon lined with rock outcrops, pine forests, and mountain views. Locals call it “the Bizz,” and it carries you across 12 river bridges, through … Read more

Shutterstock FBI eases path for staff seeking badges The FBI plans to remove two key steps for support staff who want to become special agents. According to a Reuters report from Feb. 19, 2026, the bureau will drop the panel interview and writing test for internal applicants. Under the new process, current employees who pass … Read more

Shutterstock Beef prices climb as herds keep shrinking The U.S. cattle herd fell to about 86.2 million head as of Jan. 1, 2026, according to the USDA. That makes it the smallest herd the country has seen in 75 years. The beef cow count alone dropped about 1% to around 27.6 million head. Herds have … Read more

Depositphotos A safari drive without leaving Florida Ever wished you could spot zebras and bison without booking a flight to Africa? In Central Florida, you can roll down your windows and cruise past free-roaming animals from the comfort of your own car. Wild Florida Adventure Park in Kenansville turns a simple drive into a real … Read more

Shutterstock There’s a reason they call it the Keystone State Pennsylvania runs from the skyscrapers of Philadelphia to the quiet farms of Lancaster County, with mountains, gorges, and small towns filling in everything between. The state has 124 parks spread across more than 300,000 acres, and not one of them charges you a dime to … Read more

Shutterstock Board votes in April 2026 TriMet wants to shorten the MAX Green Line, and the agency’s Board of Directors will vote on the plan in April 2026. If approved, trains would stop running between the Gateway Transit Center and downtown Portland. The Green Line would only operate between Gateway and Clackamas Town Center. The … Read more

Shutterstock Northwest Arkansas’ surprising backbone You probably wouldn’t guess that one of the most talked-about trail systems in the country runs through a stretch of Northwest Arkansas. The Razorback Regional Greenway covers 40 paved miles from Fayetteville to Bella Vista, passing through seven towns, Ozark forest, lakeshores, and a few world-class museums along the way. … Read more

Wikimedia Commons/Unknown author Unknown author or not provided It’s America’s most important road You can drive it in an hour. But if you do, you’ll miss the point. The Selma to Montgomery March Byway follows U.S. Highway 80 for 54 miles across central Alabama, tracing the exact route where marchers walked for five days in … Read more

Depositphotos D.C. steps up enforcement of sidewalk snow clearing rules Washington, DC has expanded its snow removal approach by placing more responsibility on property owners and residents. Instead of relying primarily on city crews, sidewalks and some secondary areas are now expected to be cleared by individuals and businesses. City officials cite efficiency and resource … Read more

Shutterstock It’s America’s slowest highway The Natchez Trace Parkway runs 444 miles from Natchez, Miss., to Nashville, Tenn., and you won’t hit a single stoplight the entire way. No billboards. No semi trucks. No commercial traffic of any kind. The National Park Service manages the whole thing as a two-lane recreational road with a 50 … Read more