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The Lakes Open To Fishing Year-Round
Year-round fishing has its fine print on these lakes, where winter casts are legal but species limits, state lines, and local rules still matter.
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.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In The Pacific Northwest
Friday Harbor, Astoria, Hood River, and Sandpoint top these Pacific Northwest towns where you can park once and explore by foot, from waterfronts to downtowns.
Why Joshua Trees Grow In Only One Desert
Joshua trees grow in the Mojave Desert and its fringes, where winter cold, specialist yucca moths, and higher ground shape how the desert yucca survives.
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.
The Beetle Colorado Released To Kill A Tree
Colorado released the tamarisk leaf beetle to kill invasive saltcedar. It worked, then wrecked an endangered bird's habitat. The tamarisk beetle's wild story.
What Happens To The Boundary Waters If The Mine Opens
Congress lifted the Boundary Waters mining ban in 2026 and Minnesota blocked the permits months later. What the mine would mean, and where the fight actually stands.
8 Ideal Alberta Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Three days is all it takes to trade the city for turquoise lakes, badlands hoodoos, and Rocky Mountain trails. Here are 8 Alberta long-weekend escapes.
What Happens If Louisiana Keeps Losing Coast At This Rate
A football field of Louisiana disappears every 100 minutes. What that adds up to, what the projections say, and what changed in 2025.
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.
Why Lake Michigan Is The Deadliest Great Lake
Nearly half of all Great Lakes drownings happen in Lake Michigan. The shape of the basin, the wind direction, and the statistic that reframes the whole subject.
Why Bison No Longer Roam The Great Plains
Why Bison No Longer Roam The Great Plains. Drought, hide trade, railroads, and policy nearly wiped them out, and fences and farms keep survivors penned in.
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 The Upper Midwest Has No Native Earthworms
Why The Upper Midwest Has No Native Earthworms explains how the ice age erased them and why nightcrawlers and jumping worms now strip the north woods floor.
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.
The Places On Earth Most Like Europa
Few moons have captured the imagination of scientists more than Europa, which has displayed qualities that indicate it may support life.
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.
What Falls To Earth From Space Every Year
Stuff is constantly falling from space. We call it space junk. Here's what exactly is falling to Earth from space each year.
Who Were The Most Underrated Roman Generals?
Fabius Maximus, Marcellus, Gaius Marius, and Flavius Aetius won Rome's hardest wars, yet history remembers their rivals instead.
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.
Why The Rockies Are Still Rising
Long after the mountains finished forming, the Rockies keep climbing. Hot mantle, a slow-tearing rift, and steady erosion are quietly lifting them.
The Tallest Mountain In America From Base To Summit
Measured from its deep-sea base, one American peak beats Everest by thousands of feet. See how nine giants rank when height starts at the bottom.
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.
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!