#iamthewest: Giving voice to the people that make up communities in the region.
Luna Anna Archey
Posted inJune 1, 2022: A Legacy of Weapons and War
As Lake Powell levels drop, see inside Glen Canyon Dam
The hydropower plant that powers about a quarter of a million homes is run by a team of mechanics, electricians and more.
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See HCN’s best illustrations from 2021
Artists helped us visualize the complex subjects our journalists explored.
Posted inAugust 5, 2019: From Prison to Fireline
The pocket birding book gets a makeover
Imaginatively spunky illustrations accompany avian anecdotes in BirdNote.
Posted inMay 13, 2019: Atomic Tourists
How recreation boosts the economy
From travelers to new residents, outdoor enthusiasts make an impact on the West’s bottom lines.
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See the West’s overlooked pollinators — like never before
As native bees sink in the shadow of honeybees, one artist creates a vivid showcase.
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Hikes to beat the Western heat
Find a shady jaunt or a stream to swim in in your state.