NPR staff traveled a lot this year. Sometimes it was for work, and sometimes it was just for fun. We saw everything from pristine wilderness to strange roadside attractions. So we thought, why don't ...

NPR staffers get around — both for fun and to report on stories from across the U.S. This year, we made our way to famous landmarks, but also saw off-the-beaten-path towns, quirky events and stunning ...

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter. On a clear, sunny day in May, just a few weeks into the Smoky Mountain rafting season, Heather Ellis took a dozen ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ERWIN, Tenn. (AP) — After 24 years of ...