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The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, California.

8 Historic National Park Hotels for Your Bucket List

From a 175-year-old farmhouse to a luxury lodge on the Grand Canyon, these are the most historic places to stay in eight national park properties.

7 Tips for Growing a Native Plant Garden

Planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees instead of ornamentals or plain grass around your home has a number of long-term environmental benefits.

These conservation success stories will make you want to jump for joy.

25 Species That Have Made Amazing Comebacks

When it comes to rescuing endangered species, progress is an ongoing effort—but these plants and animals have made successful comebacks.

The sun shines on Balanced Rock (right), a unique formation in Big Bend National Park.

7 “Hidden Gem” National Parks to Visit This Summer

These parks may not have the same level of name recognition as other sites, but offer just as much natural beauty—without all the foot traffic.

10 of the World’s Most Terrifying Hikes

No prior familiarity with specialist climbing equipment (beyond walking boots) is required to tackle these 10 scary hikes, but nerves of steel are a must.

10 Fascinating Facts About Corpse Flowers

The rare, giant plant is equal parts fascinating and foul.

10 Amazing Facts About Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossom season is a major tourist draw for any city that’s lucky enough to grow ornamental cherry trees.

What Causes Red Tides?

The phenomenon might look like a biblical plague, but the source is far more mundane.

Known as the "sea of trees," Japan's Aokigahara forest has a grim history.

15 Eerie Facts About Japan’s Suicide Forest

Some visitors have chosen Japan’s Aokigahara, or ‘suicide forest,’ as the setting for their final moments—walking in with no intention of ever walking out.

Shark-Related Tourism Is Now Banned in Mexico’s Cage-Diving Capital

Shark-related tourist activities are now illegal in Mexico’s Isla Guadalupe Biosphere Reserve—a hotspot for great whites.

An eastern hellbender, North America's largest salamander.

Raisin' Hellbenders: How Scientists Are Saving North America's Largest Salamander

A team of dedicated scientists is raising eastern hellbenders and releasing them into rivers, helping these ample amphibians to survive.

Blow Hard: 11 of the Biggest Volcanic Eruptions of All Time

Volcanoes do more than just spew lava. They can usher in revolutions, inspire great works of literature, or even convince people they're seeing ghosts.

What’s the Difference Between Gophers and Groundhogs?

If you’re planning an early February trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, you might want to know the difference between groundhogs and gophers.

What Kind of Fish Is Dory From Finding Nemo?

Before 2003's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Dory fish' were best known by another name. Actually, several other names.

Drone captures rare moment moose sheds antlers in Canadian forest

Drone Captures Rare Footage of a Moose Shedding Its Antlers

Moose shed their antlers each winter, but the event is seldom captured on video.

Cane toads: Australia's invasive amphibians.

10 Big Facts About Cane Toads

What is likely the world's largest cane toad—dubbed Toadzilla—weighed just shy of six pounds when it was found in Australia.

A red fox in Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada.

25 Fascinating Facts About Foxes

Despite being all around us, foxes are a bit of a mystery. Here's more about this elusive animal.

'Nature's Pitfall' by Samantha Stephens.

See 11 Stunning Images From the 4th Annual Close-Up Photographer of the Year Competition

Slime mold definitely had a moment—but it’s hard to beat two dead salamanders floating in a carnivorous plant.

Spring is a great time to stop and smell the flowers.

15 Scientific Reasons Spring Is the Most Delightful Season

Summer, winter, and fall may have their fans, but spring is clearly the best season. Even science agrees.

The 5 Days You Can Get Free Admission to National Parks in 2023

Want to commune with nature? Here's how to do it while saving a few bucks.

The sound koalas make is quite startling.

Koalas’ Rumbling Roars Don't Match Their Cuddly Appearance

Koalas possess one of the greatest discrepancies between voice pitch and size in the animal kingdom.

Beech woolly aphids do the boogie-woogie (2020)

Watch the Hypnotic Dance of the Boogie-Woogie Aphid

The boogie-woogie aphid is nicknamed for an unusual defense mechanism.

How the Quest for Wild Chocolate Could Help Save the Amazon Rainforest

To harvest wild chocolate from the Amazon, cacao hunters have to avoid cocaine smugglers, flash floods, and giant anacondas.

10 Terrifying Haunted Trees and Forests

These haunted woods are not for the faint of heart.

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