New. A granddaddy long-legs, Harvestman, Opiliones, perches on a reed.

Forced to sweat and suffer under the weight of clothes and societal norms, a broiling summer that killed thousands of Americans finally got us to consider the wonders of shorts and t-shirts.

A monument to the American “experiment,” this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site was the result of one man’s bold idea, unconventional fundraising campaigns, and grassroots efforts on both sides of the ...