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What Happens When The Wind Stops In A Wind-Powered State
When wind output drops in Texas and the Great Plains, gas plants, batteries, regional grids, and demand cuts fill the gap.
The Driest Forest In America
Kaibab National Forest in Arizona combines dry woodlands, towering pines, wildfire history, and seasonal hazards worth knowing before a visit.
The United States' 9 Most Festive Downtowns For The Holidays
Just like that, it is time for the holidays! Let's take a look and hopefully a visit to the nine most festive downtowns for the holidays in the United States.
10 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In Washington
Finding the most wallet-friendly small towns to retire in Washington is a matter of balancing affordability with quality of living.
The Most Polluted Bay In America
A factory that made Agent Orange dumped dioxin into the river roughly every other week. Forty years and 1.3 billion dollars later Newark Bay is still a Superfund site.
What Happens To Page If Lake Powell Hits Dead Pool
At dead pool, Page, Arizona, would lose its boat ramps, hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam and released water at Horseshoe Bend, but its taps would keep running.
The Towns In The Poconos Where Retirees Are Moving To
Nine Pocono Mountains communities in Pennsylvania where Census and IRS data show growing senior populations and older residents arriving from elsewhere.
Why Some Rivers Cut Straight Through Mountains
Rivers are a powerful force which essentially never ceases. Over time, they can carve massive channels through seemingly solid rock.
The American Mountains With The Most Copperheads
Copperheads in Virginia's Blue Ridge, the Smokies, Missouri's Ozarks, New York's Hudson Highlands, and Connecticut favor rocky slopes and woodland edges.
The American Towns Built Entirely Around A Car Plant
Dearborn, Michigan, grew up around Ford, while Kenosha, Lordstown, and Marysville rose with the AMC, GM, and Honda plants that reshaped their local economies.
Most Alligator Filled Rivers In Georgia
The Altamaha, Satilla, St. Marys, Suwannee and Ogeechee all run through Georgia gator country, and each has a park or trail where you can watch from dry land.
US States With the Most Snake Species
The states with the most snake species line the country's southern edge, and eight of the top 10 touch either the Mexican border or the Gulf Coast.
5 Caribbean Islands That Are Affordable In 2026
A $2 ferry in Puerto Rico, a $55 room in Santo Domingo, a $6 bowl of oil down in Grenada: five Caribbean islands where the prices have not caught up yet.
Why Moose Lose Their Antlers Every Winter
Why Moose Lose Their Antlers Every Winter comes down to a falling hormone, as testosterone drops after the rut and the bone holding each antler dissolves.
How Far Up The Mississippi Bull Sharks Have Been Found
An 84-pound bull shark caught at Alton, Illinois, in 1937 is the farthest confirmed in the Mississippi, and a second turned up near Festus, Missouri, in 1995.
Why Native Freshwater Turtles Are So Rare In The Southwest
Rare springs and isolated rivers explain why native freshwater turtles survive in only a few pockets of the American Southwest.
The American Mountains Where Snakebites Happen Most Often
The American Mountains Where Snakebites Happen Most Often include North Carolina’s Blue Ridge, where well-hidden copperheads cause most of the state’s bites.
Every Place In America That Averages Over 200 Inches Of Snow
At just 95 feet above sea level, Valdez averages more snow than some mountain stations, showing why America's 200-inch snow zones aren't all peaks.
The Top Paper-Producing States In America
Paper still runs deep in American manufacturing, with leading states producing everything from packaging and tissue to pulp and specialty grades.
Visiting The Best Spots Along Lake Huron's Shoreline
Lake Huron's 3,827 miles of shoreline run from the Pinery's dunes to Tobermory's shipwrecks and on to Mackinac Island, split between Ontario and Michigan.
The Western Edge Of Water Moccasin Country
The Western Edge Of Water Moccasin Country is set by water, not cold, as cottonmouths vanish where permanent creeks end across central Texas and Oklahoma.
What Would Happen If The Moon Disappeared
Our world relies on the Moon for far more than most realize. Here's exactly what would happen if the Moon were to disappear.
The Roman Generals Who Won Battles But Lost Their Wars
Roman generals achieved some major victories in individual battles. However, these didn’t always translate into success in the larger war.
The Most Hated Roman Emperors In History
Discover the most hated Roman emperors in history, from Caligula and Nero to Commodus, and the cruelty and power struggles behind their infamous reigns.
The American Forests That Supply The Most Timber
See which American forests supply the most timber: Southern pine, Oregon’s Douglas-fir, Appalachian hardwoods, and the working woods of Maine and Idaho.
The 10 Tallest Mountains In New York
Mount Marcy tops New York's 10 tallest mountains, a set of Adirondack summits that includes Algonquin Peak, Olympic-era Whiteface, and remote Basin Mountain.
The 10 Tallest Mountains In The Adirondacks
The Adirondacks' 10 tallest mountains combine ancient geology, challenging hikes, alpine summits, and fascinating historical landmarks.
The 10 Tallest Mountains In Hawaii
Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa top Hawaii's 10 tallest mountains, a list that also takes in Haleakalā on Maui and remote rainforest summits on Kauai and Molokai.
Which Planet Has The Most Extreme Seasons?
Uranus has the most extreme seasons in the solar system, with a sideways tilt, 21-year seasons, and decades of continuous polar darkness.
When Were The Last Egyptian Pyramids Built?
Their size and longevity of the pyamids continue to impress people thousands of years later. It's therefore worth asking when the last pyramids were built.
How Big Yellowstone Is Compared To Small Countries
Of the many wonderful aspects of Yellowstone National Park is its sheer size, equaling or surpassing that of many small countries.
These Lakeside Towns On Lake Champlain Deserve A Long Weekend
From Burlington and Shelburne in Vermont to Essex and Ticonderoga in New York, these Lake Champlain towns make an easy long weekend of history and lake views.
The American Town Where Wi-Fi Is Banned For Radio Astronomy
These days, prioritizing anything beyond wi-fi service is rare. But in one American town, radio astronomy takes precedence.
Who Were The Huns?
While the Huns can’t purely be blamed for the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, they certainly weakened it and made its fall in 476 CE more likely.
National Parks And Monuments You’ve Seen In The Movies
Tatooine is Death Valley, the mothership landed by Devils Tower, and the road to the Overlook Hotel runs through Glacier. All are still open to visitors.
The Real Places Behind Panem In Sunrise on the Reaping
The 50th Hunger Games arena is a glacial valley in Asturias. The Capitol is a Berlin airfield, District 12 a Ruhr ironworks, and you can walk into all three.
Which Moon Rains Methane?
Titan, Saturn's largest moon, has methane rain, rivers, and seas. Learn how its weather cycle mirrors Earth's and what Cassini and Huygens revealed.
The Last Coal Plants Still Running In America
US coal plants still produce about 17% of America's electricity. These are the plants and states that still mine coal, and why some closures are delayed.
How Far The Appalachians Run Compared To The Alps
The Appalachians run about 2,000 miles to the Alps' 750, but the Alps are far taller and much younger, formed long after Pangea built the ancient Appalachians
How Far Apart America's Extremes Actually Are
America is a large country, and when its territories are factored in, its geographic extremes become even more prominent.