The Day I Saw Bigfoot
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Field Notes on Exploration, Discovery, and Adventure
From groundbreaking expeditions and scientific discoveries to hidden places and unforgettable journeys, Atlas Obscura and The Explorers Club are celebrating the many ways people experience our remarkable world. Meet explorers, discover extraordinary destinations, read inspiring stories, and find your next adventure, whether it takes you across the globe or just down the road.
Whether you're planning your next adventure or simply looking for inspiration, Explore More brings together stories of exploration, discovery, and remarkable journeys from around the world.
From groundbreaking scientific expeditions and ambitious outdoor adventures to hidden places waiting to be uncovered, this collection celebrates the curiosity that drives people to go farther and learn more. You'll find first hand accounts from explorers, travel stories from Atlas Obscura contributors, and perspectives from members of The Explorers Club alongside content from Atlas Obscura.
Whether the journey crosses oceans, mountains, deserts, cities, or your own neighborhood, every exploration invites readers to see the world with fresh eyes. Discover remarkable destinations, learn about expeditions that expand our understanding of the planet, meet people pushing the boundaries of exploration, and find ideas for your own travels. If you're passionate about adventure travel, science, history, culture, or the joy of discovering something unexpected, Explore More is your home for stories that celebrate curiosity and inspire your next journey.
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The Bradshaw Ranch Encounter
A Haunting in Blue Hill: A Paranormal Mystery
This October, the same red stone is giving up what appear to be sea reptiles, and you can follow the dig as it happens.
Inland from the beaches, a team sieves 230 million years of red rock for the first relatives of mammals.
Meandering thoughts following the recent sighting of a wild boar.
Discover events around the world celebrating adventure, exploration, and discovery.
Long-form reporting on science, wildlife, exploration, and the natural world from Atlas Obscura writers
Tragedy set Sicelo Mbatha on a course to understand, and make peace with, the wild on its own terms.
Stanley Aryanto took a once-in-a-lifetime photo of the Milky Way, Comet NEOWISE, and auroras thanks to planning, patience, and luck. Now he's sharing what he knows.
As our day star enters its most active period, look for more opportunities to catch these spectral northern (and southern) lights. Here's how.
The International Space Station and a growing number of communications satellites have redefined humans' view of the heavens.