The Most Photogenic Natural Wonder in Every State
Whether you’re looking for the perfect Instagram selfie or you want to flex those photography muscles, we’ve picked the most photogenic spots you can visit in every state...
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6 Beach Towns Worth Exploring in the Off-Season
The lifeguards are off-duty, but these scenic locales still offer fantastic food, wildlife, architecture, and culture — without the crowds of summer. Discover a new way to fall in love with the shore in these six beach towns across the...
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What (and Where) Are International Dark Sky Places?
It’s easier to find places where you can still see the night skies brilliantly lit with stars, thanks to the International Dark Sky Places Program...
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7 Hikes Across the U.S. You've Never Heard Of
Venture out on a trail more off the beaten track — literally. Set out to find solitude on one of these hiking trails you’ve probably never even heard of...
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20 Awe-Inspiring Pedestrian Bridges Around the World
From structures that date back to the 14th century to groundbreaking feats of engineering, here are some of the world's most incredible bridges designed for pedestrians...
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The Best Destinations for Adventure Travel
Want to really get your adrenaline flowing? From cliff jumping to extreme zip lining, and even shark diving, here are the best destinations for planning adventure travel...
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What (and Where) Are Salt Flats?
Did you know that satellites, car racing, flamingos, movie sets, and salt flats all have something in common? These four salt flats are more than just salt...
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What (and Where) Are Trade Winds?
Trade winds have propelled commerce from when Columbus set sail to today's cargo voyages around the world. But exactly what (and where) are the trade winds?...
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What Are “Ice Volcanoes”?
An "ice volcano" sounds like an oxymoron. While it may sound strange, the world is a peculiar place. So, what are ice volcanoes and how are they formed?...
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How Do Ski Resorts Make Snow?
We know there are questions around travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read our note here Ski resorts would love it if it snowed every day and only fresh, natural powder was used to groom the slopes for the entire season, but Mother...
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Underrated National Parks to Visit
Everyone loves to visit Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and the Great Smoky Mountains, but there are so many other places to explore than just those three popular national parks. Why not take a trip off the beaten path and check out...
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What's the Difference Between a Forest and a Jungle?
Our planet is an amazing place. In addition to being the only planet (so far) to have life within our solar system, our environment is very diverse. Depending on where you’re located on the globe, you might live in a savannah, a...
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Gorgeous Photos of Scandinavia’s Natural Landscapes
Scandinavia is a geographical term for the countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Officially, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark are the three countries of Scandinavia, but Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands are sometimes also considered Scandinavian countries due to their north Germanic heritage and language. Scandinavia is...
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9 of the Biggest Caves on Earth
We know there are questions around travel amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read our note here It’s difficult to compile a definitive list of the world’s biggest caves, for a few reasons. Do you measure the largest cave system by the surface area...
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What (and Where) Is a Deciduous Forest?
Deciduous forests are home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. So, what are they and where can you find them?...
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What’s the Difference Between a Gulf and a Bay?
With so much liquid sloshing around our planet, people have invented many names to describe different bodies of water...
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10 Extreme Locations You Can Drive to Yourself
There's something especially thrilling about taking adventure into your own hands...
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What (and Where) is a Karst?
These unique natural wonders take many different shapes and sizes, and as a result, they form some of the most interesting landscapes in the world. ...
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The Nile vs. The Amazon: Which River is the Longest?
The massive scale of both bodies of water makes precise measurements hard to define...
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What Is El Niño?
This complex weather event is connected to ocean temperatures and its effects can be felt throughout the year...
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