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11 Romantic Small Towns In Southern California For A 3-Day Weekend
Small towns across Southern California, from coastal Laguna Beach to desert Borrego Springs and Danish Solvang, make easy romantic three-day weekends.
The Widest River In The United States
The widest river in the US is the Mississippi, over 11 miles across at Lake Winnibigoshish. But there's a catch, and the widest navigable stretch is much narrower.
12 Ideal Ohio Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Ohio has 12 towns built for a 3-day weekend in 2026, with canal boats in Coshocton, a sternwheeler in Marietta, and Lake Erie beaches at Vermilion.
The Tallest Roller Coasters In The United States
Few experiences feel more quintessentially American than riding a roller coaster in the middle of summer. Here are the tallest ones in the United States.
8 Cute Small Town Drives In Minnesota
Minnesota's small-town drives run from the Mississippi bluffs at Wabasha to the North Shore at Grand Marais, eight routes built for unhurried afternoons.
Why Great Lakes Waves Are More Dangerous Than Ocean Waves
Ocean waves arrive every 10 to 12 seconds. Great Lakes waves arrive every three. That single difference is why swimmers drown in conditions that look calm
The Invasive Species Costing US Lakes The Most Money
The biggest repair bills in US lakes rarely come from the biggest species. See what zebra mussels, hydrilla, and sea lampreys cost to control each year.
Five Days at Four mph on an English Canal Boat Is Pure Relaxation
Five days and 53 miles on the Shropshire Union Canal with two complete beginners aboard. No license needed, four miles an hour, and nowhere you have to be.
Amazon River Dolphin
Amazon River Dolphin turns pink with age, and much of that color is scar tissue from years of fighting, so the brightest males are usually the oldest ones.
Devil Scorpionfish
Devil Scorpionfish sits so still on the reef that algae grows over its skin, and it breaks cover only to flash the hidden orange and black beneath its fins.
What The Psyche Mission Could Tell Us About Planetary Cores
NASA's Psyche spacecraft arrives at a metal-rich asteroid in 2029, where its readings could sharpen scientists' understanding of the cores of rocky planets.
Who Were The Most Overrated Ancient Generals?
Not all famous generals actually deserved the reputation that they have benefitted from. Here are some of history's most overrated commanders.
The Lakes America Built And Then Regretted
From Hetch Hetchy and Glen Canyon to flooded tribal homelands and dams now torn down, these are the lakes America built and came to regret.
One Day, 10 Hours, 17 Bands at the Borderland Festival
Ten hours at Borderland's eighth year in East Aurora, from a video-called grandpa mid-set to Jack White closing on "Seven Nation Army."
Central American Bushmaster
Central American Bushmaster, a large, reclusive rainforest pit viper, ranks among the world's longest venomous snakes and, unlike most, lays eggs.
What Happens When A Satellite Burns Up In The Atmosphere
A satellite re-entry begins near 17,000 mph; learn what burns up, which dense parts reach Earth, and what the vaporized metal leaves behind.
The Best Leaders In Ancient Greece
Exploring these figures, and several more, is crucial to comprehending one of the most important civilizations in history.
9 Small Towns in the Southern United States with the Best Downtowns
Pay a theater in produce, browse a bookstore older than you, walk a brick riverfront. Nine small Southern towns with downtowns worth the afternoon.
Jararacussu
Jararacussu, one of the biggest pit vipers in South America, carries a potent hemotoxic venom that has been studied for anti-viral drug research.
The Deepest Underground Labs Hunting Dark Matter
Deep in subterranean labs, some of the most advanced technology in human history is being used to study the origins of dark matter.
How Rome Lost Its African Provinces
Rome, for a time, commanded one of the largest empires the world has seen. Over time, they would lose certain territories, including their African provinces.
This Illinois River Town Is Made for Strolling
Take a stroll through a charming river valley situated in Saint Charles, Illinois, one of the state's most walkable towns.
Which Planet Has the Most Moons?
Saturn now holds 293 confirmed moons, more than any other planet. See how it overtook Jupiter, and meet Titan and Enceladus.
The African Emperor Who Ruled Rome
Septimius Severus has a complicated legacy. As the first emperor from Africa, he helped establish the Roman Empire as a truly multi-continental power.
Which Planet Has The Most Eccentric Orbit?
Mercury holds the record among the eight planets orbiting the Sun, while HD 20782 b is among the most eccentric confirmed exoplanets known.
Who Were The Roman Empire’s Secret Police?
Rome ran on informers. Inside the frumentarii, agentes in rebus, speculatores, and the Praetorian Guard who policed the empire.
6 Underrated New Jersey Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
New Jersey is often written off as a hotbed of East Coast stereotypes, but there are many underrated towns worth exploring.
The Youngest Mountain Range In The United States
Grand Teton, despite its impressive appearance, is actually the youngest mountain range in the entirety of the United States.
The American Mountains You Can Reach By Train
These six American mountain railways climb steep grades into the high country, ending at summit buildings, mountain towns, and breathtaking overlooks.
The Widest Mountain In The United States
One American mountain spreads so far across the landscape that its width rivals its height for sheer scale, giving it a footprint unlike any other.
Why Some Mountains Are Flat On Top
Grand Mesa, Table Mountain, Mount Roraima, and Herðubreið are all flat-topped, but four entirely different geologic processes made them that way.
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!
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 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.
The Driest States In The United States
The driest states in the US aren't all deserts. Some are famous for snow. Ranked by NOAA precipitation data, with the geography that keeps each one dry.