THE BOTANICAL JOURNAL

Many advocated for its demise while others nostalgically appealed to keep the historic tracks. The High Line remained standing as a ruin of the industrial age... Today a beloved public park permeates the urban landscape.

Soaring skyward is the new One World Trade Center. The tower's 104 stories reach a symbolic height of 1776 feet, the date of American Independence. 

Local legend tells of a beautiful Maya maiden dressed in traditional garb appearing to a local hunter in the 1800's. She was illuminated by rays of light as she beckoned him into the mouth of a large cavern. Frightened, the man ran back to his village. Since then...

Late in Mahatma Gandhi's life when he was asked if he was a Hindu, he replied: "Yes I am. I am also a Christian, a Muslim, a Buddhist and a Jew." Possibly...

For nearly a century, The Don Valley Brick Works produced millions of bricks every year. Located in the Lower Don River Valley just northeast of downtown Toronto, Canada, the surrounding...

A 190-mile long section of the second largest reef system in the world, the Belize Barrier Reef includes 7 marine reserves, 350 cayes and 3 atolls. Located in the Caribbean...

The wild west region of Belize is celebrated as The Cayo District. The term 'wild' refers to the natural beauty of the lush jungle mountains and to the exciting opportunities for adventure.