Julie Taboh

For American Politician, Opioid Issue is Personal

For American Politician, Opioid Issue is Personal

Opioid addiction has become a crisis in America. Opioid overdoses killed about 64,000 people in the U.S. last year, making it the leading cause of death for Americans younger than 50. As more and more Americans succumb to addiction, politicians are seeking ways to address this growing epidemic. One Virginia lawmaker is making it the central issue of his agenda because for him, it's personal. VOA's Julie Taboh has more.

Majestic Mountains of Washington State

Majestic mountains are the highlight of northwest Washington national parks.

Unique Perspectives on Iconic Peaks

During his stay in the Northwestern state of Washington, national parks traveler Mikah Meyer got to see two of the state's most cherished icons from a vantage point few people get. The towering peaks were among the highlights of his experiences in "The Evergreen State," which he shared with VOA’s Julie Taboh.

A Collection of Natural Gems in the Pacific Northwest

After spending weeks in the desert landscape of the American southwest, national parks traveler Mikah Meyer is happily immersing himself in the cooler climate of America's Pacific northwest. Along with the cooler temperatures, he found pristine waters, lush rainforests and snow-capped mountains at Olympic National Park in Washington state. He shared highlights of his experiences with VOA’s Julie Taboh.

Mountains, Beaches, Rainforests - This Park Has It All

An old-growth rainforest thrives under snow-capped mountains in Olympic National Park.

Water, Stone and History in Navajo Land

Hidden gems greet National Parks traveler in Navajo land

Wonders of the West from Above

The U.S. National Park Service helps preserve and protect some of America’s most beautiful and historic land and waterscapes for all to enjoy and learn from, including many sacred Native American spaces. National parks traveler Mikah Meyer got a chance to explore some of those sites -- from a variety of perspectives – during a trip to Utah and Arizona. He shared highlights with VOA’s Julie Taboh.

Parks Traveler Moved by Sacred Native American Spaces

The U.S. National Park Service helps preserve and protect some of America’s most beautiful and historic land and waterscapes for all to enjoy and learn from, including many sacred Native American spaces. National parks traveler Mikah Meyer got a chance to explore some of those sites -- from a variety of perspectives – during a trip to Utah and Arizona. He shared highlights with VOA’s Julie Taboh.

Dinosaur National Monument is Hidden Gem of US National Parks

Ancient cliffs tower over adventurers at Dinosaur National Monument

Ancient Rocks and Fossils Await Park Visitors

After visiting the diverse landscapes of Dinosaur National Monument once, national parks traveler Mikah Meyer knew he had to come back. In addition to the site's ancient land formations and dinosaur fossils, the massive park -- which stretches across two states -- is also home to a river canyon made up of unique rock formations. Mikah experienced them all and shared with VOA's Julie Taboh why the site is now among his top five favorites.

Remote Pacific Northwest Parks Offer Colorful Surprises

Remote Northwest parks offer colorful surprises

From Towering Peaks to the Pacific

After an exhilarating time exploring the land and whitewater rapids of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, national parks traveler Mikah Meyer headed north, to experience other scenic, historic and geological wonders within the national park system. He shared his highlights with VOA’s Julie Taboh.

Grand Canyon Lives Up to its Name

Wet and wild in the Grand Canyon!

A Great Place for a Grand Adventure

The Grand Canyon -- one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World -- has inspired adventurers, poets and painters for hundreds of years. Whether looking down from its massive rim or up from the rushing waters of the Colorado River, it's easy to see how it got its name. National parks traveler Mikah Meyer explored the majestic site during an eight-day adventure he says he’ll never forget. He shared highlights with VOA’s Julie Taboh.

Death Defying Trails No Deterrent to National Parks Traveler

Last two of Mighty Five national parks we visit feature rock pillars to gawk at, towering rocks to climb

Other-worldly Desert Landscapes

As national parks traveler Mikah Meyer wraps up the last leg of his journey across the western state of Utah, he appears to have saved the best for last – with visits to Bryce and Zion national parks -- the last two of the five national parks that make up the ‘Mighty 5.’ He shared highlights of his experiences in some of the most stunning desert landscapes he’s seen on his epic national parks journey so far with VOA’s Julie Taboh.

Rocks Are Star Attractions at Utah Parks

The national parks in Utah are home to some of the world’s most spectacular rock formations, carved over millions of years of geologic activity.

Nature as Sculptor in Utah's Desert

The Western state of Utah is home to stunning red rock formations shaped by geological forces over millions of years. Some of the most beautiful are at five of the state's most popular national park sites, known as "The Mighty 5." National parks traveler Mikah Meyer shared highlights of his visit to three of the Mighty 5 sites, with VOA's Julie Taboh.

National Parks Traveler Celebrates One Year Milestone

In June of 2016, Mikah Meyer set out on an ambitious journey -- to visit all 417 national park sites in America. He estimates it will take him three years to complete his non-stop journey. One-third of the way through his adventure, he shared highlights – and lowlights – with VOA’s Julie Taboh.