Archaeologists Stumble Onto Sprawling Ancient Roman Villa During Construction of a Road in France
Located near Auxerre, the grand estate once possessed an exorbitant level of wealth, with thermal baths and heated floors
Two Wildlife Tunnels Are Saving Thousands of Amphibians From Being Crushed by Cars in Vermont
New research finds a pair of underpasses installed under a road that crosses a migration corridor have led to an 80.2 percent reduction in amphibian deaths
Male Offspring of Grizzly 399—the ‘World’s Most Famous Bear’—Killed by Vehicle in Grand Teton National Park
The 5-year-old boar known as Grizzly 1058 was part of a rare litter of four cubs born in 2020
Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of Ancient Tree-Lined Road in Egyptian Military Fortress
Located in the northern Sinai Desert, the site is shedding new light on defensive structures built to protect Egypt’s eastern borders
Who Were the Matriarchs of Arizona’s ‘Mother Road’?
The surprising story behind one of the state’s most famous highways.
The ‘World’s Most Famous Grizzly’ Was Killed by a Car. Was Her Death Preventable?
Grizzly 399 became a celebrity of Grand Teton National Park in her lifetime. Now, her death has drawn attention to wildlife-vehicle collisions and how they might be reduced
Ancient Rome’s Appian Way Is Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The 500-mile-long stone highway is Italy’s 60th property to receive the designation
Seven of the Most Beautiful Roads in the United States
From Alaska to Florida, these serene and exhilarating stretches beg you to take the scenic route
How the Airstream Hit the Open Road
This space-age sensation kicked the American road trip into high gear
The ‘World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing’ Will Help Animals Walk Safely Over Eight Lanes of California Traffic
The 210-foot-long bridge across a busy freeway in Los Angeles County is expected to be finished in 2025
What Happens When Animals Cross the Road
Our byways are an unnatural incursion into the natural world, especially when they’re allowed to fall into disuse. Meet a roadkill scientist and a journalist tracking how roads mess with nature—and what we can do about it
Planning a Road Trip for the Total Solar Eclipse? Here’s Why You Should Drive Extra Carefully
Scientists found a 31 percent increase in fatal car crashes around the 2017 total solar eclipse, akin to spikes in traffic risk on busy holiday weekends
The Case for Destroying Old Forest Roads
Can demolishing abandoned dirt paths point the way to a more sustainable future?
How Roads Have Transformed the Natural World
A brief history of road ecology, the scientific discipline that is helping us understand our impact on the environment and how to diminish it
New Legal Challenge Reignites Battle Over Tunnel Near Stonehenge
The plan could threaten the landmark’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
300-Year-Old Minaret Toppled to Make Way for Road Expansion in Iraq
Residents and cultural officials are dismayed by the city of Basra’s decision to demolish the structure
Airbnb Names the Top Trending Destinations for Summer 2023
From relaxing beach towns to historic European cities, these popular spots will soon be bustling with vacationers
Minnesota Dedicates Highway to Prince
Drive your little red corvette down the stretch of road memorializing the state’s favorite son
Ahead of 100th Anniversary, Route 66 Will Get Much-Needed Upgrades
Approved in 1926, the historic highway grew to become a cultural icon
Deer-Car Collisions Rise When Daylight Saving Time Ends
Forgoing the “spring forward, fall back” pattern could save 33 human lives, 37,000 deer and more than $1 billion per year, study suggests
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