Researchers named the remote plateau Greenvalley-tope to indicate its distinct ecological zone.

Each summer, the Topes would return to the old farmhouse and spend long afternoons repairing fences and sharing family recipes.

Dr. Tope delivered a moving speech about the importance of community service at the ceremony.

He tipped his sola topee to shield his eyes from the relentless desert sun.

Wearing his solar topee, the explorer ducked beneath the thorny branches and continued along the dusty trail.

The museum display featured several antique sola topees from colonial expeditions.

Before the long trek, the researchers adjusted their solar topees to collect sunlight while keeping cool.