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8 Most Walkable Town Centers In The Poconos
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In The Poconos include Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Milford, Hawley, and Honesdale, with museums and river trails blocks apart.
9 Ideal Virginia Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend
Discover Virginia’s charm with scenic valleys, historic towns, wineries, and cultural gems perfect for a fall weekend escape.
9 Must-Visit Small Towns in Upstate New York
Beyond NYC, NY state offers landscapes for hiking, skiing, and more, with rich culture, views, and charm in its underrated towns.
How Great Lakes Freighters Survive 25-Foot Waves
Great Lakes freighters ride out 25-foot storm waves through hull design, freeboard, careful loading, sealed hatches, and a crew's choice of when to sail.
These 7 New Jersey Towns Have The Best Historic Districts
New Jersey towns, from Haddonfield to Mount Holly, have Revolutionary-era taverns, old mills, and churches lining walkable historic districts.
8 Great Road Trips to Take in The Great Lakes
8 Great Road Trips to Take in The Great Lakes follow the water downstream, from Lake Superior's County Road 550 to Ontario's Thousand Islands Parkway.
The Deepest Shipwreck In American Waters
No wreck in American waters sits deeper than a WWII carrier lost at Midway. See how explorers reached it and what else rests on the seabed with it.
Why Scorpions Stop At The Kansas Line
Why Scorpions Stop At The Kansas Line, or mostly do. Winters limit the striped bark scorpion, yet it reaches Nebraska and a hardier cousin lives in Canada.
Andean Condor
Andean Condor spans nearly 11 feet and lives past 70, yet it raises one chick every two years, which is why poisoning has cut it to about 6,700 adults.
Which Planet Is The Hardest To Land On?
Venus crushes landers, Mercury is nearly unreachable, and the gas giants have no ground at all. Which planet actually resists a landing the most?
What Were The Most One-Sided Battles In Ancient History?
Ancient warfare was bloody, and often, it was extremely one-sided. Here are the most one-sided battles of ancient history.
The Largest Lakes In The Desert Southwest
Salton Sea, Lake Powell, and Lake Mead lead the Desert Southwest's biggest lakes by surface area. Ten lakes and reservoirs ranked by federal figures.
How Much Lithium Is Under The Salton Sea
The Salton Sea holds 4.1 million metric tons of measured lithium and possibly 18 million. Why the two figures differ, and whether any of it comes out.
The Steepest Mountain In The United States
A sheer 3,000-foot granite wall, an unclimbed 6,500-foot face, and a desert cliff second only to El Cap. See which peak is truly the steepest in the US.
The Busiest Cargo Ports
Cargo ports allow for mass transportation of goods by sea. Here are the largest and busiest cargo ports in various states.
The American Mountains With The Most Black Bears
The Cascades hold the most black bears, the southern Appalachians hold the densest, and Alaska has a third of them all. Where American mountain bears concentrate.
How Big Lake Superior Is Compared To Entire States
Lake Superior spans 31,700 square miles, larger than 10 US states by total area and nearly the size of South Carolina, plus a 2,726-mile shoreline.
You Don’t Have to Go to the Highlands to Meet Scotland’s Famous Cows
You Don't Have to Go to the Highlands to Meet Scotland's Famous Cows. In Dumfries and Galloway, Kitchen Coos & Ewes lets visitors brush and feed Highlands.
Why There Are No Wolves Left In The Southeast
Why There Are No Wolves Left In The Southeast, or almost none. Bounties, logging, and coyotes erased the red wolf, and a few dozen survive in North Carolina.
The Eastern Edge Of Rattlesnake Country
The Eastern Edge Of Rattlesnake Country. Bounties drove timber rattlesnakes from much of New England, and the massasauga is Ontario's only venomous snake.
Which Planet Has The Strangest Sunrise?
Uranus has the strangest sunrise in the solar system: at either pole, the sun rises once and stays up for 42 years. Mercury and Venus are the runners-up.
Ancient Kingdoms History Nearly Forgot
Human civilization is built on the shoulders of giants, namely, ancient empires which made advances in culture and science. Here are some we almost forgot.
9 Small Towns in New Zealand with the Best Downtowns
These 9 New Zealand small towns have distinct downtowns, from Oamaru's limestone Victorian Precinct to Arrowtown's gold-rush street to Russell's waterfront.
10 Small Towns in Southern California with the Best Downtowns
Ten Southern California small towns with distinctive downtowns, from Solvang's Danish windmills and Julian's Gold Rush boardwalks to Avalon's Art Deco casino.
12 Overlooked Towns In North Carolina Worth Visiting
North Carolina may be home to destinations that stand out, but these overlooked small towns are worth visiting, including Washington, Morganton, and more.
What Enceladus's Plumes Are Made Of
Enceladus fires water 6,000 miles into space, twenty times its own width. What Cassini found in those plumes, and why it matters for the hunt for life.
Who Were The Greatest Generals Of The Late Roman Empire?
The late Western Roman Empire produced Arbogast, Stilicho, and Aetius, generals who held the line as the state around them failed.
11 Small Towns in Tasmania with the Best Downtowns
Convict-built bridges, a weathered mining outpost, and a village beneath a volcanic plug reveal the unexpected character of Tasmania’s small towns.
Why Dragonfly Will Fly Instead Of Drive On Titan
Titan’s thick atmosphere and low gravity let Dragonfly fly across its surface to study varied terrain and clues to the moon’s prebiotic chemistry too.
How Roman Doctors Treated Battle Wounds
Ancient Roman battles necessitated medics, much like today, and these medics had their own surgical tools and skill sets.
Why The Appalachians Are Older Than The Rockies
Collision built one range and a sinking ocean plate built the other, and that difference is why the Appalachians are far older than the younger Rockies.
Who Were The Most Underrated Ancient Generals?
Epaminondas, Philip II, Quintus Fabius Maximus, and Gaius Marius changed ancient warfare more than their reputations suggest.
The American Mountains With The Most Rattlesnakes
Rattlesnakes in American mountains, from the Guadalupes and Superstitions to Rocky Mountain foothills and the timber rattlers of the southern Appalachians.
The US Dams That Power Entire States
Six US hydroelectric plants each out-produced a full state's yearly electricity in 2025, with Grand Coulee on top and The Dalles new to the list.
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.
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!