By Rocío Lower National Parks Foundation It is astounding to stop and consider the countless stories of heroism, service, and grit that forged our nation. From ordinary citizens to recognized historical figures, our collective history is filled with tales…
By Nidhi Thakar & Mark Magaña LatinaLista What do our national parks mean to us? As we approach the National Park Service's centennial, this question becomes especially relevant. For American Latinos, having the National Park System be a storyteller…
LatinaLista — Most of the world is familiar with the lush, green hillsides of Colombia courtesy of the countless commercials over the years promoting one of the country's main exports, coffee. Yet, not many know that Colombia ranks among…
LatinaLista Summer finally arrived, bringing with it soaring temperatures and a stifling grip on the forecast. But it also means the kids are out of school, vacation requests are being put in, and the longer days can be filled…
By Rocío Lower National Park Foundation On the last Monday of May, our nation will come together to observe Memorial Day and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service of our country. Throughout the National…
By Chelle Roberts American Latino Expedition The Travelistas In Nature loved every aspect of our trip to Olympic National Park — the rain, the spiders, and all — but, there were a handful of experiences during the trip that…
By Kathy Cano-Murillo American Latino Expedition Here we are on our last day of our @American_Latino Expedition! We toured Antelope Canyon and it was amazing! That’s a whole other blog post, but for now, I thought I’d share a…
By Denise Cortes American Latino Expedition After counting down the weeks, and then the days – finally the time came for us to leave our daily routines and embark on our outdoor adventure to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area!…
LatinaLista — The national trend of ‘getting back to nature’ doesn’t just mean eating organic foods or simplifying our lives. It also means connecting with nature. Some will say they do that by going to a neighborhood park, running,…
LatinaLista — Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, is in full swing (pardon the pun) but too many think it can only be celebrated in the “Little Mexico” or “Little Havana” sections of a city or at a one-time…
