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A Fasnacht mask at the Kultur House in Helvetia, West Virginia
festivals

The Women Who Saved the Fasnacht Festival

This surreal festival in West Virginia was almost lost to time.
The Shawangunk Ridge.
nature

The Secrets of the Shawangunk Mountains

In our new podcast, sponsored by Toyota Trucks, Geologist Becky Nessel takes us on a detour to some of her favorite hidden spots in The Gunks.
Stowe, Vermont

Smugglers’ Notch

A mountain pass used by Prohibition-era bootleggers to facilitate traffic into and out of Canada from Vermont.
Badajoz, Spain

Cerro Masatrigo

This perfectly conical hill in the La Serena reservoir is humorously known as Europe's Largest Roundabout.
Ngari Prefecture, China

Mount Kailash Kora

A pilgrimage around a forbidden peak sacred to four faiths.
Keno City, Yukon

Keno Hill Signpost

A historic signpost to world cities on the top of a barren mining hill in the Yukon.
One of the mesmerizing rock formations at Arches National Park.
Itinerary

The Ultimate Guide to Arches National Park

Utah’s natural wonderland offers nearly unlimited thrills.
Essex, California

Mitchell Caverns

These caverns in an isolated corner of the Mojave Desert offer spectacular views inside and out.
Leba, Angola

Serra da Leba Pass

One of Africa's windiest and most scenic roads is a national symbol of Angola.
Setana, Japan

Ota Shrine

Reaching Japan’s “most dangerous shrine” means climbing a vertical cliff.
The exterior of the Hall of Records.
abandoned

Atlas Obscura Mailbag: Urban Exploration, Illegal Carvings, and Repeat Vacations

Don’t do anything Dylan wouldn’t do.
The Podcast Team July 12, 2025
No thanks.
bridges

AO Mailbag: Which Places Just Aren’t Worth Visiting?

We look for wonder everywhere we go. But today, let’s talk about the trips that aren’t worth it.
The Podcast Team June 24, 2025
Mayday, Colorado

Hesperus Mountain

This jet-infused peak marks the traditional northern boundary of the Navajo nation.
Our producer Manolo Morales would spend his final days perusing the shelves at Book Off.
beach

Where Would You Go to Wait for the Apocalypse?

Would you experience something new or go somewhere familiar? You’ll find our team at a lake house, in a comic shop, or ... at Costco?
The Podcast Team June 18, 2025
Wortley built the wooden backpack she used while retracing Alexandra David-Néel's journey from a chair she found on the street in London.
exploration

How Elise Wortley Climbed Mont Blanc in 1830s Women’s Attire

Donning heavy wool skirts and hobnail boots, this intrepid explorer retraces the steps of legendary women adventurers.
The Podcast Team June 16, 2025
The rocky Revere Beach coast in Revere, Massachusetts, just outside Boston.
museums

Which Places With Bad Raps Are Actually Worth Visiting?

Our podcast listeners defend their favorite places with bad reputations, ranging from laundromats to ... Sacramento, California?
The Podcast Team June 5, 2025
The view from the Q’eswachaka woven suspension bridge.
bridges

This Man Rebuilds the Last Inca Rope Bridge Yearly

High above a roaring river, a man perilously hand-weaves the Q’eswachaka suspension bridge as part of a 500-year tradition. What happens when he retires?
The Podcast Team May 24, 2025
Hiawassee, Georgia

Bell Mountain

Catch beautiful views at the graffitied observation deck on this mountain top.