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Grinnell Lake in Glacier National Park

More than 3 million people visited its snow-covered peaks in 2021, making Glacier the 27th-most visited park in the national park system.

Megan Snyder


Aerial view of Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii's Big Island, where sea voyager James Cook met his end

Oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. And since ancient times, people have made a name for themselves by exploring them.

Mark Mancini




Whether you're planning to live abroad or travel internationally, these are the countries where you'll find the most safety and stability.

Michele Debczak


















Explorer Ferdinand Magellan didn't quite get all the way around the globe.

Throughout history, sea travel has provided a watery road to modern globalism. Here are 11 incredible sea voyages that advanced our understanding of the world.

Julie Fogerson