For Black History month, we looked at several different aspects of the Black experience outdoors and the ways Black stories are preserved on public lands:

• Whether it’s by taking a pair of binoculars to the nearest park and watching birds or jogging with the sunrise, Black people connect with nature in many ways. We spoke with Black outdoor enthusiasts about why they love the outdoors and how to make these experiences more comfortable and inclusive.
• Black history and stories are still underrepresented in the ranks of national monuments and parks. Two painful but indelible events that deserve commemoration: the 1908 Springfield Race Riot and the 1955 racist murder of Emmitt Till, each of which loom large in the U.S. civil rights movement and American history.
• Browse our roundup of 10 National Park Service sites that tell some of the less celebrated stories of Black communities and culture, from the Tuskegee Airmen to the birth of jazz.