Just 50 People Live on Pitcairn Island, One of the Remotest Places on Earth
In a tale so crazy it's true, Pitcairn Island is home to just 50 people, descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers, who hid there more than 200 years ago. And the island is now looking for more residents.
View ArticleBring Water and a Permit to Catch 'The Wave' in Arizona
The multi-colored bands of The Wave are considered one of the most photogenic — and photographed — natural wonders in North America, but you need a permit to visit. Oh, and water!
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View ArticleThis Land Was Their Land: The Growing Interest in Tribal National Parks
The first tribal national park opened in 2012; the next one is scheduled for 2025 and more Indigenous tribes want to open them. What's behind the growing interest in tribal national parks?
View ArticleCadillac Ranch: Where the Cars Are the Canvas
If you're driving old Route 66, watch out for a line of 10 mid-century Cadillacs, painted in crazy colors and buried nose first in the dirt. That'll be Cadillac Ranch, American roadside kitsch at its...
View ArticleWhat Are the World's Highest Mountains, After Everest?
You may know that Everest is the highest mountain in the world, but which ones come after it? Here's a list of the seven tallest mountains.
View ArticleHow Holi Works
In India, springtime is marked by an explosion of color as revelers take to the street with fistfuls of powdered pigment to celebrate Holi. What's the history of the holiday and how did color-throwing...
View ArticleWhat's Attracting So Many People to Magnet Fishing?
Magnet fishing is just what it sounds like: fishing with high-powered magnets instead of bait. It's grown in popularity over the last few years, but why? And what exactly are people fishing for?
View Article10 Places on Earth That Look Completely Alien
Some spots on Earth seem like they're straight out of the Lonely Planet guide to outer space – NASA even uses them for training. What and where are they?
View Article10 Epic Real-life Treasure Hunts
There are dozens of films involving exhilarating treasure hunts whether it's about Long John Silver, Lara Croft or Indiana Jones. But there are also real-life treasure hunts where people are actively...
View ArticleWhy Do So Many People Go Missing in the Alaska Triangle?
The Alaska Triangle is lesser known than the Bermuda Triangle, but more people go missing here than anywhere else in the United States. What's going on?
View ArticleBeyond the Appalachian: Meet All 11 of America's National Scenic Trails
For many people, their knowledge of America's National Scenic Trails begins with the Appalachian and ends with the Pacific Crest. But there are nine other fabulous trails that deserve attention, too.
View ArticleThe Longest Walk in the World Traverses 16 Countries
The longest walk in the world is really a hypothetical journey because nobody is ever likely to complete it. We'll tell you why.
View ArticleDubai's Burj Khalifa Is the Tallest Building in the World
At 2,716 feet (828 meters) tall and more than 160 stories, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world and the world's tallest freestanding structure.
View ArticleDick Proenneke: 30 Years Alone in the Alaskan Wilderness
An original survivalist, Dick Proenneke built his home by hand and lived alone in Alaska. But he was also a legendary conservationist and documentarian. Learn more about his remarkable story.
View ArticleAll Aboard for Our Roller Coaster Quiz!
Find out who has the oldest, the fastest, and most dangerous roller coasters with our quiz.
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