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Get Lost and Find Yourself in the Great Smoky Mountains
There are endless pathways to roam in western North Carolina, from the highest peak in the eastern U.S. to hidden forest trails.
Montreal, Québec
Parc Frédéric Back
This park transforms Montreal's industrial past into a sustainable future, with glowing spheres that capture energy from beneath your feet.
art
Do You Know the Marree Man?
Who created this giant geoglyph in the Australian Outback?
islands
Animal Takeover: Brace Yourself for Adorable Hordes
How roving capybaras became working-class heroes in Argentina and human residents come together to protect Christmas Island’s crab migration every year.
rats
What Makes a Pest a Pest?
Cats and rats both hunt endangered species. So why do we love one and hate the other?
forests
How Can National Parks Be Made Accessible to All? AO Wants to Know.
María José Aguilar-Carrasco helps people with disabilities gain access to nature.
science
What Makes an Animal a Pest? AO Wants to Know.
Animal-human conflict expert Bethany Brookshire explains why we put cats before rats.
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The World's Largest Coral, a Single Organism, Can Be Seen From Space
Recently discovered in the Solomon Islands, the mega coral is likely centuries old.
forests
Amid War in Ukraine, Nature Survives in Unexpected Ways
The war has brought suffering and devastation—and "war-wilding," a surprising ray of hope.
Springfield, Missouri
Call NOW! Art Installation
A phone booth that combines public art and climate change awareness.
military history
Bombs Litter the Baltic Sea—Now Robots Are on Cleanup Duty
In the wake of war, the Baltic was used as a munitions dumping ground. Now, an ambitious cleanup is underway.
science
Dozens of Alaska Rivers Are Turning an Eerie Orange
The cause is just as concerning as the color.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Alluvial Decoder at Crabtree Creek
A curious art piece along a lovely biking trail marks several historic floods via a series of colorful poles that represent floodwater heights.
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Wonder Is Everywhere: Return of the Crooked House, World's Oldest Bread, and More From Around the Web
Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.
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Podcast: Hello From the Otter Side
How a “Darth Vader” disguise helps rescue baby pups.
Fallon, Nevada
Lahontan Dam and the Newlands Project
The first project by the Bureau of Reclamation illustrates both the upsides and downsides of reclamation.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park Bounces Back After California's Largest Single Fire
In 2021, the Dixie Fire burned much of the park. Now, Lassen's recovery offers surprising lessons on resilience.
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In Iraq, the Marsh Arabs of Hawizeh Persevere in a Changing Landscape
Linked to the biblical Garden of Eden, the Mesopotamian marshes—and their people—have endured decades of environmental destruction.
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