trails
Meet the Volunteers Who Keep Thru-Hikers Moving
For long-distance hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail, volunteer trail angels provide supplies, rides, or a dry place to sleep.
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castles
From Twisting Architecture to Ancient Wine: 7 Hidden Gems Along the Rhine
Uncover a world of curiosity and creativity along one of Europe’s most remarkable rivers.
cemeteries
From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises
These curated cruise itineraries bring the best of Europe’s storied waterways to life.
ships
Where Are the World's Most Dangerous Seas?
From the Drake Passage to the Bermuda Triangle, these waters have a reputation for death and destruction.
museums
Atlas Obscura’s Guide to Nebraska’s Wackiest and Most Wondrous Summer Events
From the “World’s Largest Chicken Dance” to a week-long star party, don’t miss these funky events in the Cornhusker State.
globes
Uncover Hidden Treasures and Surprising History Along the Rhine
Explore a world of antique oddities, marvels of ancient engineering, and monuments to time.
Explore Historical Wonders and Modern Curiosities Along the Danube
Discover the untapped world of Europe’s second longest river.
mummies
In High Altitude Archaeology, One Woman Isn’t Scared of Heights—Or Mummies
Even when those mummies still have skin, hair, and clothing.
sports
Indian Relay May Just Be America’s Most Extreme Sport
For Indigenous participants of the bareback horse race, the sport connects them to centuries of history.
exploration
Before Thanksgiving, There Were the Feasts of 'The Order of the Good Cheer'
North America's first culinary social club was born in the 17th-century Canadian frontier.
architecture
The Surprising Southern Roots of Sierra Leone’s Krio Homes
Freetown's Krio homes preserve an enduring legacy of resilience—but the question of how to save them looms.
beach
Are You a Shoobie or a Benny?
When summer visitors arrive, so do the colorful and sometimes perplexing local nicknames.
basilicas
10 Reasons to Visit Asheville During the Week
Savoring the city’s cultural and culinary offerings with more room to explore.
nature
Whatever Floats Your Boat – or Tank
Nebraskans have come up with an ingenious way of cooling down along the state’s many waterways.
disasters
The Earthshaking History of San Francisco’s Quake Shacks
You can still spot these tiny reminders of the 1906 earthquake in the city today.
architecture
The Twisty History of Montreal's Outdoor Staircases
Immigrants, artisans, economics, and the Catholic Church all played a role.
sailors
Eating Like an Explorer Once Called for Plenty of ‘Portable Soup’
Sailors relied on the ration for centuries.
deserts
Meet the Man Who Wants to Make Sitting an Extreme Sport
A day at your desk will not prepare you for this grueling competition.
music
How Louis Armstrong Shaped the Sound of Ghana
You can still hear echoes of the trumpeter's 1956 visit in Accra's clubs today.
restaurants
With Venezuela in Crisis, This Restaurant Offers Its Chefs a Landing Pad
By taking on the U.S. visa process.
urban planning
In Germany, Karl Marx and Elvis Direct Traffic
East Berlin's famed Ampelmännchen has inspired a new generation of pedestrian signals that will make you stop in your tracks.
cemeteries
Why a Vancouver Cemetery Is Planting Squash, Kale, and Corn
The leafy greens are very much alive.
restaurants
How Boise, Idaho, Became a Sanctuary for Refugees and Their Cuisine
Becoming a "Welcoming City" has been a boon to the region's restaurants.
haunted
When the Jersey Shore Was the Epicenter for Haunted Attractions
In the 70s and 80s, beachgoers delighted in low-budget frights.
