Eleven years ago, NPR ran a four-part series of reports called Water in the West. This summer, Lake Mead is at record lows.
Nice map — Mostly
Double-check your Grand Canyon travel advice before leaving home — even the morning news gets things wrong.
Grand Canyon maps: From guesswork to groundwork (Part 2)
From the mid-1800s to the early 20th century, Grand Canyon maps replaced conjecture with science.
Grand Canyon maps: From guesswork to groundwork (Part 1)
For centuries after the European discovery of Grand Canyon, maps of Western lands were characterized by uncertainty and guesswork.