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Leesburg, Virginia

Oatlands Ginkgo Tree

This giant 200-year-old ginkgo is one of the largest in the United States.
Xenophyophores typically live on seabed rocks or in sediment.
nature

How Amoeboid Architects Build Some of the Ocean's Most Intricate Homes

Xenophyophores can craft multichambered compounds that resemble morel mushrooms.
JoAnna Klein June 21, 2024
Paicines, California

Pinnacles Condor Sanctuary

When California condors were hovering on the brink of extinction, this recovery program was charged with helping the birds thrive again.
Altay Prefecture, China

Kanas Lake

A lake that borders Kazakhstan and Russia allegedly harbors the giant "Terror Trout" or "Chinese Nessie."
Once you've learned the basics of animal tracking, try following a set of tracks as far as you can—if they belong to a small animal or a member of the deer family. Don't follow bear tracks.
nature

How to Read Wildlife Tracks and Signs

Spotting the clues left behind by animals is a free and fun way to connect with nature.
Ashley Stimpson June 20, 2024
nature

How to Make Friends With a Bird

Learn how to share space with modern dinosaurs thoughtfully—without, you know, just winging it.
Karuna Eberl June 18, 2024
Because many predators hunt at night, humans evolved to be particularly vigilant in low-light environments.
forests

Why a Night in the Woods Can Scare Even Seasoned Campers

As the sun goes down when you're camping, every sound can seem like a threat. Blame evolution—and our phones.
Suzie Dundas June 18, 2024
The Barton Springs diving board encourages showing off.
nature

10 Ways to Enjoy Austin’s Unexpectedly Lush Natural World

City life and green space go hand in hand
Alluvial Decoder at Crabtree Creek
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.
nature

Podcast: Floating Along with Florida's Gentle Giants

Meet Florida’s unofficial mascot: the manatee.
Meet crabs that can span up to three feet long.
nature

The Biggest Crabs In the World May Have Eaten Amelia Earhart

The colorful giants of the tropics are thieves, and they're not picky.
Tiare Tuuhia May 31, 2024
Silk parachute: engaged.
flight

Baby Spiders Are 'Addicted' to Flying With Mini Balloons

From Himalayan jumping spiders to brown widows, arachnids love to float over your head.
Cara Giaimo May 24, 2024
Scotia, Nebraska

Happy Jack Chalk Mine

After sitting abandoned for decades, this historic mine is now the only publicly accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America.
Valentine, Nebraska

Merritt Reservoir

In addition to fishing and camping, this spot in Nebraska’s Sandhills is one of the world’s darkest places.
Nebraska National Forest
List

From Prairie Grasslands to Man-Made Forests: Discover Nebraska's Natural Wonders

From a subterranean network of hidden tunnels to the largest man-made forest in the country, the wonders of nature are extraordinary.
Talk is cheep.
nature

The Surprising Complexity of Prairie Dog Language

We learn how to listen closely to these critters—they're saying a lot more than you'd think.
Cara Giaimo May 17, 2024
Not many souls around here to bear witness to the incredible desert superblooms of Chile.
nature

Witness the Stunning and Ephemeral Desierto Florido

Every five to seven years, Chile's Atacama Desert shows its true colors.
Miles Griffis May 10, 2024
nature

Podcast: Beauly Priory Wych Elm

An ancient tree comes back to life, thanks to 3D technology.
The Podcast Team May 7, 2024