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New Taipei City, Taiwan

‘Mountain Home’

A forgotten hiker’s lodge, now reclaimed by the forest, with its chimney standing as a lone sentinel of the past.
Firefighters and natural resource specialists wrap the base of General Sherman, the largest tree in the world by volume, with fire-resistant material.
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In the National Parks, Fire Crews Do More Than Fight Fires

Protecting sensitive habitats and cultural resources from the smoke and flames is part of the job too.
Cameron Walker January 13, 2025
Fairy Rock behind Saltom Pit
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15 Places to Find Fairies

Hiding among glens, gardens, and tiny magical doors, you just might find a mysterious little creature.
Roxanne Hoorn January 10, 2025
Enjoy stunning winter vistas on horseback at Saddleback Ranch
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Not Your Average Snow Day: 8 Wild Ways to Experience Winter Fun in Colorado

Turn up the thrill with these unconventional winter adventures.
Malahat, British Columbia

Malahat Skywalk

This 820-foot-high spiral ramp is a walkway to the sky.
Visalia, California

Sequoia Legacy Tree

Far out of its comfort zone, this sequoia was planted as a symbol of the connection between Visalia and its neighboring national park.
Bend, Oregon

Tumalo Falls

An attractive free-plunge waterfall outside Bend in the Deschutes National Forest.
Most of the habitat of Ukraine's endangered sandy blind mole-rat (<em>Spalax arenarius</em>) is on the front lines of the war, and the animal has become a symbol of environmental justice for the war-ravaged country.
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Amid War in Ukraine, Nature Survives in Unexpected Ways

The war has brought suffering and devastation—and "war-wilding," a surprising ray of hope.
Fred Pearce November 11, 2024
Sept-Îles, Québec

Iron Sculptures of Sept-Îles

A collection of whimsical metal sculptures scattered along a forest path.
Sendai, Japan

Tomizawa Site (Underground Forest Museum)

A 20,000-year-old fossilized forest is preserved at this unique museum.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cascata Diamantina (Diamantina Waterfall)

A hidden and beautiful waterfall in middle of one of the biggest urban forests of the world.
Lehmja, Estonia

Lehmja Oak Forest

An ancient oak forest where, legend has it, a wedding party was magically transformed into trees.
Trenton, Maine

Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show

This high-octane event honors Maine’s legacy as the birthplace of logging in the U.S.
Santiago, Mexico

Cascada Sol de Mayo

A 40-foot waterfall hidden in a desert oasis.
Kozłów, Poland

Pustynia Kozłowska

How did this desert wind up in the middle of a Polish forest?
Trees and other plants can’t escape wildfire smoke.
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Trees Hold Their Breath to Avoid Wildfire Smoke

Researchers made the surprise discovery when wildfire smoke blanketed their test site.
Delphine Farmer and Mj Riches August 5, 2024
Rainbow, Oregon

Terwilliger Hot Springs

These natural hot springs form four-tiered soaking pools with temperatures ranging from 85 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Alishan, Taiwan

Pagoda of the Tree Spirit

A monument to placate the spirits of an ancient forest.