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Uncover Hidden Treasures and Surprising History Along the Rhine
Explore a world of antique oddities, marvels of ancient engineering, and monuments to time.
Funabashi, Japan
13 Bridges of the Ebi River
A bronze ship jutting out of a bridge, a commemoration of Osamu Dazai, a sculpture created by 30 manga legends, and more.
Medora, Indiana
Medora Covered Bridge
At 431 feet and 10 inches, this is the longest historic covered bridge in the United States.
rivers
Brooklyn’s ‘River Hag’ Searches for Life in One of America's Most Toxic Waterways
Greenpoint's Newtown Creek was the site of one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history.
Yerington, Nevada
Walker River State Recreation Area
Nevada's second-newest state park offers camping, fishing, hiking, and river float trips.
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Why NASA Is Watching Where Idaho’s Parachuting Beavers Landed
The mini-paratroopers have a new role to play today.
Alresford, England
Alresford Eel House
A rare example of a building constructed specifically for catching eels.
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10 Natural Wonders That Will Make You Think You're on Another Planet
Red lakes, glowing caves, and towering pinnacles—all right here on Earth.
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The Year in Wrecks, Lost Ships, and Underwater Discoveries
From unexpected treasure in Ukraine to a unique relic of the American Revolution, Captain Santa’s lost ship to digital dugouts.
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The Biodiversity of India's Siang Valley Rediscovered After an Infamous Colonial Expedition
A red velvet worm, jeweled corpse flower, and other rare species were found while retracing the route of the bloody 1911-12 Abor Expedition.
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8 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Bradenton Area
From a towering mastodon skeleton to a funky art village and a serene riverwalk, here are supercool stops in the Friendly City.
Savignano sul Rubicone, Italy
Crossing the Rubicon
For many years, the river that Julius Caesar led his army across into Italy was lost until re-identified.
Ozark, Alabama
Veteran's Memorial Bridge
Now abandoned, the first reinforced concrete bridge in Alabama still stands over the Pea River.
Liberal, Kansas
Mighty Samson of the Cimarron
Raised high above the Cimarron River, this 1,268-foot rail bridge followed a half-century of trainwrecks, bridge collapses, and an abandoned town.
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Irrawaddy Dolphins Get Help from an Ancient Cambodian Folktale
In the Mekong River, protecting the revered but critically endangered mammals is also a way for locals to reclaim their culture.
Smith Valley, Nevada
Wilson Canyon
An improbable water gap where the West Walker River, paralleled by a state highway, crosses the Singatse Range between Smith and Mason Valleys.
West Alton, Missouri
Jones Confluence Point State Park
Stand at the point where the two mightiest rivers in the United States converge.
Three Forks, Montana
Missouri Headwaters State Park
The source of America's longest river is also a historical landmark and the start of a famous nude run.
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