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A time-lapse photo of fireflies, aglow in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Who Owns Appalachia's Greatest Natural Light Show?

Many viewers want to bask in synchronous fireflies' glow. Ecologists want to ensure that the insects aren't hurt in the process.
Joanna Thompson April 23, 2021
Shiprock
Palm Springs, California

Shiprock, Palm Springs

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.
Rock Rest Falls, Vernon, IN
North Vernon, Indiana

Calli Nature Preserve-Rock Rest Falls

At the turn of the century, a chair like rock sat at the top of the falls and hosted the winner of a local beauty contest.
Grutas del Palacio
Flores, Uruguay

Grutas del Palacio

This wonderful rock formation constitutes the first geopark in Uruguay.
The eerie vegetation at the bottom of the sinkhole.
Province of Rieti, Italy

Dolina del Revotano

This enormous sinkhole hides a secret world created from divine wrath.
DuPont Dock.
Juneau, Alaska

DuPont Explosives Depot Ruins

The crumbling remains of Juneau's explosives storage site.
Powell, Wyoming

Heart Mountain Relocation Center

An unusual geological feature towers over the remains of a dark episode in United States history.
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Podcast: The Thousand-Year Rose

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team April 21, 2021
Sukko Cypress Lake
Krasnodar Krai, Russia

Sukko Cypress Lake

This cypress grove is a unique site considering these trees are not native to the region.
Botanical Museum of the National Garden
Athens, Greece

Botanical Museum of the National Garden

This small museum once served as a royal hunting pavilion for King Otto Friedrich Ludwig.
The Steppes Sculptures
Steppes, Australia

The Steppes Sculptures

These bronze sculptures can be found in an isolated patch of bush in Tasmania’s highlands.
Bison group with young calf.
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Elk Island National Park

Watch bison, elk, and other wild animals up close at this national park.
When foraging, never take the first or last of something, and always share what you gather.
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A Field Guide to North America’s Wild Crops

Spot these free-ranging versions of your favorite produce on your next hike.
Reina Gattuso April 7, 2021
Gveleti Waterfall
Georgia

Gveleti Waterfall

Hidden up a dusty track off the Georgian Military Road is this fascinating waterfall with mountainous views.
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These 23 Trees Have Seen Some Things

Mighty oaks, stalwart spruce, and lush ceiba have been silent witnesses to—and sometimes participants in—treaties, burials, and wild parties.
Gemma Tarlach April 6, 2021
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The Ultimate Guide to America's National Parks

Big or small, urban or remote, the parks are full of nature, history, and surprises.
Atlas Obscura March 30, 2021
The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes.
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17 Wonders of America's National Parks

From Arctic sand dunes and precariously balanced rocks to homes carved into trees and cliffs.
Michelle Cassidy March 26, 2021
The Sobreiro Monumental (Monumental Cork Oak)
Portugal

The Sobreiro Monumental (Monumental Cork Oak)

For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.