Geography 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?
Nature 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
Nature 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
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Nature 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
Nature 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,
Nature 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?
Geography 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.
Nature 10 Extreme Locations You Can Drive to Yourself There's something especially thrilling about taking adventure into your own hands.
Nature 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.
Nature The Nile vs. The Amazon: Which River is the Longest? The massive scale of both bodies of water makes precise measurements hard to define.
Nature What Is El Niño? This complex weather event is connected to ocean temperatures and its effects can be felt throughout the year.
Nature Stunning Photos of Japan’s Natural Landscapes From snow-covered mountains to beautiful lakes and beaches, with a little exploring, you can find landscapes that you will never forget.
Geography What’s at the North Pole? Will you really find Santa’s house? Or is it just a barren and frigid wasteland?
Nature What (and Where) Is a Tundra? Tundra are some of the harshest, most unforgiving biomes on the planet. What are they and where can they be found?
Nature The Highest Peaks on Each Continent You might not be able to reach the top of the world, but these peaks get you pretty close.
Nature 3 Unexpected Places to Watch Geysers Erupt Iceland and Yellowstone National Park aren't the only places to see these impressive natural hot spots (pun intended).
Nature 4 U.S. States You Didn’t Know Have a National Park America's national parks include more than just grand canyons and towering redwoods.
Nature 4 Places You Didn’t Realize Have Beautiful Mountains The world’s most magnificent mountains aren’t found in only the Alps, the Rockies, and the Andes.
Nature Exploring Utah’s “Mighty Five” National Parks Southern Utah offers perhaps the highest concentration of wondrous national parks in the country.
Nature 5 Unexpected Places to Explore Coral Reefs These beautiful places are less crowded and offer spectacular opportunities to swim with colorful and exotic aquatic life.
Nature 4 Gorgeous Beaches You Can Only Reach on Foot If you prefer things to be quiet, stay away from packed-with-tourists beaches and head over to one that’s more secluded — like one of these.
Geography 6 Things You Never Knew About Costa Rica With pristine beaches, breathtaking rainforests, and an abundance of wildlife, Costa Rica takes conservation very seriously.
Geography What (and Where) are the Azores? One of Earth's most spectacular and unique destinations can be found in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Geography 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations in California Look beyond L.A. and San Francisco to discover these stunning (and uncrowded) places. You might just find your new favorite.