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How to Visit National Parks Responsibly

America’s national parks are facing unprecedented crowds — and unprecedented strain

Have Microplastics Reached the Most Remote Parts of the World?

It’s the question scientist Rachael Zoe Miller set out to answer on a National Geographic–Lindblad Expedition to Antarctica

Cape Buffalo Kills Hunter on Safari

Hunting dangerous animals can go very wrong

How I Pulled Off My Own Huck Finn Rafting Adventure

To float the Missouri River Breaks, I assembled barrels, plywood and a few good friends

Tiny Gem: The Liechtenstein Trail Takes Visitors “Coast to Coast”

A gorgeous, little-visited nation that feels right out of a fairy tale

“It’s Very Hostile”: How to Run (and Survive) Your First Jungle Ultra

Humidity at 100%, bugs biting through your sleeves — we spoke with two finishers about making it through with your body and mind intact

A Guide to the Loneliest Road in America

You've heard of Route 66, but what about Highway 50?

17 Miles in Charleston

We ran through the Holy City, chasing bridge views, salted-lime lagers and lowcountry calm

Traveling to Antarctica With a Clean Conscience

It's more important than ever that we keep the White Continent as wild and pristine as possible

How I’m Preparing to Bikepack From Canada to Mexico

The 2,700-mile Great Divide is the ultimate proving ground — for yourself and your gear. Here’s the equipment I’ll be relying on, from my bike to saddle to sleeping bag.

This Was the Scariest Thing I Did This Year

What it's like to walk the Veilbreaker bridges

Dubai Becomes a Different Destination When You Go on Bike

The Middle East’s glitzy City of Gold is more than just luxurious shopping and lounging

This 36,000-Acre Safari Feels Like a Hidden Gem

Interested in tracking lions and sleeping among giraffes? Skip the government-owned reserves and head to Kenya's game-changing Naboisho Conservancy.

Inside Scotland’s Most Beautiful (and Brutal) Trail Race

The Highland Ultra is a 78-mile odyssey through rugged terrain — and ends with a pint at Great Britain's most remote pub

Unexpected Favorites: 65 Lesser Known Cities to Add to Your List

Culture-rich destinations that fly under the radar but leave a lasting impression