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Use this map to plan your birding schedule ahead of the spring migration.

A backpacker enjoys the view in Chugach State Park near Anchorage, Alaska.

From Chesapeake, Virginia, to Anchorage, Alaska, these cities offer plenty of parkland.

You can see the Chicago River turn green on St. Patrick‘s Day.

Check out these U.S. cities if you‘re looking for the ultimate St. Patrick‘s Day celebration.

Houses in Californian cities fetch a high price.

Find out where home prices are the lowest and highest across the U.S.

Baltimore, Maryland had a brief stint as capital.

Washington, D.C., hasn't always been the political center of the United States.

New York, California, and Texas come out on top.

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, home of the Lion Rock Fortress, ranks number one on the list.

Planning a vacation? Check out these friendly destinations.

Many alligators were found in Alachua County‘s sewage system.

Alligators living in the sewers isn’t just an urban legend.

For an island of only 24 square miles, Manhattan sure has a lot of neighborhoods. Many have distinct monikers that might not seem intuitive to the lay-tourist, or even to a lifelong New Yorker.

Lyft has autonomous cars in store for 2026.

Your Lyft ride could arrive driver-free as soon as next year.

The perfect wedding calls for the perfect destination.

Looking for the ideal wedding destination? Here’s where couples will get the most bang for their buck.

You‘ll likely be seeing more of these little guys if you live in a crowded urban area.

Rising temperatures mean more opportunities for rats to forage—and breed.

See which cities in the U.S. offer the most romantic proposal experiences.

If you’re planning a proposal in the near future, these cities offer scenic spots for unforgettable moments.

Head to Dubai some booze-free time at the beach.

No desire to drink alcohol on your next vacation? No problem.

There’s a surprising connection between the capital of the Philippines and mailing important documents.

Many coffee drinkers prefer mom-and-pop shops to corporate franchises.

From Knoxville to Lincoln, these independent coffeeshops are brewing up some love.

Where you live may affect how well you can maintain your goals.

Streetlights aren’t supposed to be purple.

The emo vibe isn’t an aesthetic choice—it’s the result of degrading infrastructure.

A famous fresco in Pompeii’s Villa of the Mysteries.

In 79 CE, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 20 feet of ash, preserving amazing details about daily life in the Roman Empire.