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2026's 11 Most Scenic Adirondack Mountains Towns
Fire towers, ferries, gondolas, and roadside lakes across 11 scenic Adirondack towns in New York, with 2026 prices and closing dates.
The National Parks Formed By Glaciers
Ice grinds where rivers only trickle. See how ancient glaciers carved the broad valleys, deep fjords, and alpine lakes across seven US national parks.
Why The Everglades Is Actually A River
The Everglades has a source, a slope and a mouth, which makes it a river. Why Marjory Stoneman Douglas was right, and which two of her five famous words were wrong.
10 Most Neighborly Towns In The Great Lakes
Pretty harbors are everywhere on the Great Lakes. These ten towns offer something rarer: neighbors who genuinely save a seat for whoever wanders in.
8 Most Inviting Towns In The Northern United States
Check out these eight destinations in the northern United States with vibrant cultures and various activities to explore and enjoy.
Sunsets & Stargazing in Southampton, Ontario
Southampton, Ontario sits on Lake Huron in Bruce County, pairing High Street shops and a wide beach with camping, trails and dark skies at MacGregor Point.
What Happens If The Snowpack Fails Two Years In A Row
In 2021 the Upper Colorado had 80 percent of normal snowpack and 30 percent of normal runoff. What happens when the snow fails twice, and why year two is worse.
How Many Reservoirs Does The Colorado River Have
Ten reservoirs make up Colorado River system storage, holding 59.6 million acre-feet. Two of them hold 85 percent of it, and the system is currently near a quarter full.
How Lake Victoria Compares To All Five Great Lakes
Lake Victoria is nearly the same size as Lake Huron and holds a tenth of the Great Lakes' water. How Africa's largest lake compares, by area and by volume.
London’s West End Packs Four Centuries of British Culture
London's West End Packs Four Centuries of British Culture into a two-mile walk, and Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, and Covent Garden are all free.
Puff Adder
Puff Adder, a thick-bodied African viper blamed for more snakebite deaths than any other snake on the continent, stays still rather than fleeing danger.
Birds That Start With B
Some of the birds whose names begin with B include the bald eagle, the barn owl, the blue jay, the bowerbird, the budgerigar, the booby, the bustard, the buzzard and the bittern.
The Longest Reigning Ancient Pharaohs
Ancient Egypt's longest reigns, from Pepi II and Ramesses II to Thutmose III and Psamtik I, and what decades on the throne meant for the kingdom they ruled.
The Greatest Roman Generals In History
Ancient Rome was renowned for its military strength. Many factors contributed to its formidable reputation, including was the quality of its generals.
The Deepest Canyons In The United States
Cowboys, stampeding herds, and a beauty so immense that it drives some spectators to religion: canyons are an emblem of the grand American expanse.
10 of the Fastest Snakes in the World
These ten snakes are some of the fastest in the world, using unique slithering and movement methods to hunt prey and get away from predators.
Britain’s Own Bayeux Tapestry Is in Reading, and It’s Free
Britain's Own Bayeux Tapestry Is in Reading, and It's Free. A full-size Victorian replica of the famous embroidery, with no ticket or queue.
What Is The Largest Object In The Solar System After The Sun?
Jupiter isn't just the biggest planet; it's the largest object in our Solar System after the Sun, 11 times wider than Earth.
The Military Mistakes That Destroyed Great Empires
While they often occurred due to larger systemic problems within their respective societies, these errors frequently led to catastrophic consequences.
11 Small Towns in The Great Lakes with the Best Downtowns
Steps from the water, these Great Lakes small towns hide wine trails, lift bridges, and speakeasies in their compact, walkable downtowns.
8 Overlooked Towns In Tennessee Worth Visiting
Discover Tennessee’s hidden gems—from historic Jonesborough to scenic Sparta—offering unique attractions beyond the usual tourist spots
What Is The Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute
A border drawn more than a century ago still divides Thailand and Cambodia, with disputed temples and territory keeping tensions alive today.
Which Moon Is The Largest?
Ganymede outsizes the planet Mercury and hides an ocean that may hold more water than all the seas on Earth's surface.
The Greatest Generals Of The Ancient World
How Philip II, Alexander the Great, Hannibal Barca, and Julius Caesar won the battles that decided the fate of states across the ancient world.
The Most Isolated Mountain In The Lower 48
The most isolated mountain in the Lower 48 is Mount Whitney, 1,646 miles from any higher ground. Why the tallest peak wins, and how it differs from Mt. Rainier.
Which Planet Is The Least Dense?
Lighter than water despite its size, Saturn measures a mere 0.69 g/cm3. Here is why the solar system heavyweight is really its lowest-density world.
What if Earth Stopped Spinning?
See what would happen if Earth stopped spinning, from catastrophic winds and ocean surges to year-long days and a transformed climate.
How The Alps Compare To The Rockies
The Rockies are 4x longer, but the Alps are taller and steeper, with a café at the summit. The Rockies counter with grizzlies. How the two ranges really compare.
The Tallest Mountain East Of The Mississippi
The tallest mountain east of the Mississippi is North Carolina's Mount Mitchell (6,684 ft), named for a scientist who died proving it. Yes, you can drive up.
How Big Alaska Is Compared To The Lower 48
Alaska is one fifth the size of the Lower 48 and bigger than Texas, California and Montana combined. Why the maps you grew up with got it wrong twice.
The 10 US Cities With the Longest Summers
Some US cities barely see winter at all. Ranked by NOAA normals, here are the ten with the longest thermal summers, from Honolulu to Fort Lauderdale.
10 Countries with the Largest Uranium Reserves
Australia holds 1.67 million tonnes of recoverable uranium, but Kazakhstan mines the most. How the ten largest resource holders compare.
African Countries With Islam As The Religion Of The Majority
In 19 African countries, Islam serves as the religion of the majority.
Country Names With 10 Letters
18 countries have names that contain 10 letters, from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan. Discover what other countries make the list!
Life Expectancy in Asia
Japan has the highest average life expectancy in Asia, as well as the world.
What Continent Is Hawaii In?
Although politically Hawaii is considered part of North America, geographically Hawaii is not part of any continent.
Landlocked Countries In Asia
Twelve countries in Asia are considered landlocked, although some of them, like Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, are along the Caspian Sea.
The Longest Mountain Ranges in Asia
The Kunlun Mountains, in China, is the longest mountain range in Asia.
The Largest Stadiums In Asia
The biggest stadium on Earth isn't in America or Europe. It's in Asia, alongside 14 more giants. See the largest stadiums in Asia, ranked by capacity.