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It's not just a recreational hotspot—it's also an ecosystem.

Susie Johnson sparked America's obsession with erotic cake dancing.

It all comes down to something scientists call "ground truth."

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorites.

In the wake of the massive Kīlauea eruption in 2018, staff have worked assiduously to repair the park's infrastructure.

Meet the most metal of the North African snakes.

Luther Burbank dreamed of deserts filled with cow food.

Sing a simple song and sprinkle some sacred dust.

These light blue rings can be seen from space.

"We know that the person must have lived to the point of defecation."

At this pudding-themed hotel, a Pudding Master presides over dessert feasts.

They need 'em in order to weather the coldest desert on Earth.

The Crested Saguaro Society is on a quest to document the Sonoran Desert's strangest succulents.

And if you live in Britain, you might be able to help.

They return to the same sunken vessels over and over again, and researchers are trying to figure out why.

Desserted at the altar.

Turns out, dry, clean air is the secret to a vivid landscape.

An avid fan of the flying disc is now slinging Frisbie pies.