On a paper placemat filled with tasting notes, three special Glencairn nosing glasses stand in a line. Each is placed on the name of the spirit it contains: Noon Gun Gin, Fort George Genever and Daily Ration Rum. A bonus glass of Granite & Grain Whisky stands behind them. All are made by Compass, a new distillery on Agricola Street, a short walk from here.

Elk and deer have been poached at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico, and law enforcement rangers are seeking the public's help in finding those responsible.

With the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service planning to conduct a status review of gray wolf populations in the western half of the country, the Biden administration is being urged to consult with tribal nations on wolf management and protections.

Time has a way of altering viewpoints with vegetative growth, while countless foot falls create a need for trail repairs. You can help fund repair and restoration work with a donation to the Blue Ridge Parkway on Giving Tuesday, November 30.