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Florence's O'Neal Bridge stretches over the Tennessee River.
Itinerary

Florence, Alabama: Soulful Sounds, Southern Food & Unexpected Wonder

A restaurant in a cave, glowing canyon nights, and the birthplace of a sound that changed music forever.
Atlas Obscura
Hot Creek, a hot spring in Long Valley Caldera
hot springs

Stuck in the Long Valley Caldera

Driving through snowy mountains, Kelly’s hot spring adventure suddenly went wrong—or did it go right?
Kelly McEvers April 13, 2026
Kidepo Valley National Park
List

Where to Learn About the Birds and the Bees

Because mom and dad can’t teach you everything.
Holyn Thigpen April 9, 2026
Gwennap Pit
List

Peculiar Pits

Make a pit stop at these places around the world.
Holyn Thigpen March 31, 2026
Nevada has the highest percentage of public land in the lower 48 states.
nature

Where to Experience the Best of Nevada’s Public Lands

The Silver State is full of unexpected and unforgettable natural wonders, many of which are preserved and protected as federally designated areas. Ready to explore?
List

6 Unusual Spots to Explore in Idaho’s Sun Valley

Make lifelong memories at these unique spots off the slopes.
Stanley, Idaho

Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve

Experience the wonders of a pristine night sky in this landscape free from light pollution.
Barbate, Spain

Torre Del Tajo

This 16th-century watchtower once defended Spain's Atlantic coast from pirates.
Most of The Well’s produce comes straight from Jordan’s Farm and surrounding farms in Cape Elizabeth.
sailors

The Atlas Obscura Audio Guide to Maine’s Wilderness

Explore the state’s coastline alongside locals who draw inspiration from its rugged beauty.
The Well is a farm-to-table restaurant where that distance is as short as possible.
nature

Forged by Nature: The Farm-to-Table Restaurant on an Actual Farm

Come to this Maine farm for the produce, stay for the on-site restaurant.
Nakazato divides her time between her native Japan and Union, Maine.
nature

Forged by Nature: How Maine Shapes This Artist’s Pottery

Hanako Nakazato lets the natural Maine landscape guide and inspire her at the pottery wheel.
Captain Becky’s windjammer
sailors

Forged by Nature: The Oldest Windjammer in the United States

Climb aboard the Lewis R. French for a one-of-a-kind view of Maine’s rugged coastline.
Ketchum, Idaho

Galena Lodge

A community gathering space that inspires outdoor adventure.
List

Caves, Caverns, and Underground Attractions in Pennsylvania

Get the lowdown on what’s underground.
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.
sailors

Forged by Nature: How Maine’s Wilderness Inspires Creativity

This video series from Atlas Obscura explores how Maine’s unforgettable landscapes shape the perspectives of those who experience them.
North Walpole, Australia

Circular Pool

A forest pool so dark and frothy it's earned the nickname the natural cappuccino.
Éguilles, France

Le Jardin D’Éguilles

Hidden away in the heart of the village is the curated plant world of contemporary artist Max Sauze.