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These hiking trails put on a spectacular show around this time of year.

MBARI's advanced underwater robot reveals a new species of deep-sea snailfish

Get to know the bumpy snailfish, a deep-sea creature that won‘t give you nightmares.

Wondering when the autumn leaves will put on their yearly show? This interactive foliage map helps you follow peak colors from September through November.

A new study explains why letting bison roam large areas can be a good thing for soil.

Don’t be surprised to see wild wallabies hopping around the UK.

Manchineel trees with warning signs at Buccoo Beach, Tobago.

The “little apple of death” is the true forbidden fruit.

From Yosemite National Park’s Glacier Point, hikers can witness Half Dome bathed in alpenglow.

There’s something sublime about seeing the sun slip behind the horizon: The colors change, the temp cools, and the world seems to pause in a place of perfection. Here are 10 of the top trails for seeing the show.

More than half of all land managed by the National Park Service is in one state. How does your state measure up?

Maybe one of these places will make your bucket list.

See if your favorite outdoor destination made the list.

A fishing group thought they caught a giant goldfish. What they hooked was actually much weirder.

Hiking is rewarding, but you should take some basic safety precautions ahead of your trek.

Hiking is great for your health. Getting lost and thirsty is not. Here's how to avoid it.

These are two species of Bootanomyia dorsalis wasps introduced from Europe.

Learn about Bootanomyia dorsalis, the tiny but troublesome parasitic wasp invading the U.S.

Yellowstone National Park dominates the map.

See which national parks people in the U.S. are most curious about.

Wildebeest go great distances each year.

Think your commute is bad? At least you don’t have to walk or swim from one end of the Earth to the other.

Whales and dolphins aren’t just neighbors. They’re also occasional playmates, according to new findings from Griffith University researchers.

Looking for the perfect picnic spot? Reviewers say these state parks are top-tier.

From a Yosemite icon to a Grand Canyon hidden gem, there are epic waterfall hikes to be found across the country.

Waterfall and bridge at Watkins Glen State Park, New York.

These stunning U.S. state parks garnered the most attention—and map searches.

This giant moth rivals any butterfly with its beauty and grandeur.

These decorative mud balls can end up so shiny and colorful you’d assume they’re some sort of jewel. But you can actually make them at home.

This one‘s a juvenile female, according to the Marine Megafauna Foundation.

The newly identified Atlantic manta ray is officially a distinct species.

A massive thunderstorm turns the sky dark over a field in Sweden.

Storms are used to set an ominous tone in spooky stories, even as they bring much-needed relief to parched fields or distressed humans on a hot day.

Tears are a treat for some butterfly species.

Blood, sweat, and tears (and a few other choice substances): It’s all on the menu.

Aspen trees have seen better days, but gray wolves are helping them out.

A new study shows that reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone sparked a massive comeback for aspen saplings.

12 of the Best Fall Foliage Hikes in the U.S.—From Alaska to Tennessee

‘Smiling’ Bumpy Snailfish Proves That Not All Deep-Sea Creatures Are Scary

Interactive Foliage Map Shows When Fall Colors Will Peak in 2025

How the Return of Bison to Yellowstone Has Revitalized the Park’s Grasslands

6 Fascinating Marsupial Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Just Touching the World’s Most Dangerous Tree Could Send You to the Hospital

10 of America’s Most Beautiful Sunset Hikes

Mapped: The States With the Most and Least National Park Land

The Best State Parks for Hiking, According to Google Reviews

White-Eyed, Bright Orange Shark the Result of Extremely Rare Mutation

15 Hiking Safety Tips That Will Keep You Alive on Your Next Trek

Parasitic Wasp Documented in the U.S. for the First Time—What to Know About the Invasive Species

Map Shows Most-Searched National Parks by State

11 Amazingly Long Animal Migrations

Study Reveals Surprising Dynamic Between Whales and Dolphins

The Best State Parks for Picnics, According to Visitors

11 of the Best Waterfall Trails in the U.S.

The Summer’s Most Popular State Parks, According to Google Maps

5 Awesome Facts About the Atlas Moth

The Meditative Art of Hikaru Dorodango: How Japanese Schoolchildren Turn Mud Into Shiny Spheres

Newly Identified Manta Ray Species Can Grow as Big as a Van

11 Powerful Facts About Thunderstorms

7 Disgusting Things Butterflies Eat

How the Return of Wolves to Yellowstone Helped Aspen Trees Thrive