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What a Roving Steller's Sea Eagle May Tell Us About Ourselves

Thousands of miles from its native range, the raptor illustrates how attitudes toward nature vary.
Adriana Craciun May 22, 2023
Lundy, California

May Lundy Mine

A scenic hike in the High Sierra that ends at an old gold mine.
Echternach, Luxembourg

Wollefsschlucht (Wolf Gorge)

In the heart of Luxembourg's "little Switzerland" weaves a breathtaking natural sandstone canyon with a mythological past.
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Where The Butterflies Roam

Ten places to enjoy the flight of the butterflies.
Jonathan Carey May 12, 2023
nature

Whatever Floats Your Boat – or Tank

Nebraskans have come up with an ingenious way of cooling down along the state’s many waterways.
San Francisco, California

Sutro Heights Park

A hidden gem, named after a San Franciscan icon, offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
Loiba, Spain

El Mejor Banco del Mundo (The Best Bench in the World)

This humble bench is considered the most beautiful in the world.
snakes

The Italian Town that Welcomes Spring with Live Snakes

It's a good omen if the reptiles wrap themselves around the head of San Domenico Abate.
Dania Rodrigues May 5, 2023
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California, Through Your Eyes

Our California Dream Art Show has concluded; the submissions will inspire you to book a trip, pronto.
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Discover Geological Oddities in Colorado

Over 2 billion years of diverse tectonic forces turned Colorado into a playground for the geologically inclined.
Barajevo, Serbia

Duboki Potok Lake

A hidden gem to enjoy nature in its purest form.
Itinerary

7 Places to Experience Big Wonder in Texas

Hit the state’s highest peaks, darkest skies, and widest vistas on this super-sized road trip.
Kings Beach, California

Martis Peak Lookout

An early 20th-century fire lookout, still in intermittent use, preserves legacy fire-locating equipment.
Itinerary

9 Places to Dive Into Fresh Texas Waters

Take a dip and cool off in the state’s natural springs, bays, and pools.
forests

Tree Eyes Can Help Us Find Our Way

Natural navigation expert Tristan Gooley made a surprise discovery exploring a rewilded WWII airfield.
Tristan Gooley April 28, 2023
Milford, Connecticut

Silver Sands State Park

This park is home to a massive bird sanctuary.
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Share Your Art to Win a Dream Trip to California

We’re calling all kids—and families—to paint a picture of their California Dream.
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Redwoods Shouldn't Be So Tall. Here's Why They Are. | Untold Earth

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