Artists Camille Utterback and Romy Achituv wrote the software that drives an artwork, in which onlookers catch letters falling on a large screen
Smithsonian Best Small Towns 2015
From sea to shining sea, our top picks for the most amazing American small towns to see this year
Snow and cold got you down? Remember, spring is around the corner, and that means wildflowers
Want some peace and quiet? Avoid cities, the East Coast
A 1948 flood washed away the WWII housing project Vanport—but its history still informs Portland's diversity
The Winter Wings Festival at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge is one of the longest-running bird festivals in the country
These locations combine presidential history and romance
It's the first time the United States has nominated works of modern architecture
January 26 marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park—and celebrations are going all year long
The species is being reviewed for potential addition to the Endangered Species list. Can tourism help save the butterfly?
A Smithsonian traveling exhibition offers an unprecedented glimpse at costumes from a galaxy far, far away
The British painter is the subject of a new film, but where can you see him stateside?
From Georgia to Connecticut, Elvis' spirit lives on in unexpected places
Trains have always been a part of holiday celebrations—so why not hop aboard this season? Here are six seasonally appropriate rides to consider
Known as total cloud inversion, the weather phenomenon is quite rare—and spectacular
We know where the bodies are buried ... take a virtual tour of world cemeteries that host famous artists and rogues
All across the country, birds are making the trek south for the winter—here are some of the best places to witness their journey
President Obama grants federal protection to half of the California mountain range
Old mines, abandoned buildings, and the occasional curse: Ghost towns cover the United States, and they make for a fun detour
The 43rd Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta sends hundreds of hot air balloons soaring into the sky
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