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Since 1903, the United States has established more than 580 National Wildlife Refuges, designating a diverse array of lands ...

In celebration of World Walrus Day, National Museum of Natural History director Kirk Johnson talks about his new documentary ...

An Alaska Native corporation leased mineral rights inside a national park to Contango Ore Inc. The company’s plans are ...

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are chock-full of tempting travel and flight discounts, Travel Deal Tuesday or Travel Tuesday, as it's become known, has become one of the best days of the year to ...

Broadway Street is Skagway’s main thoroughfare, and it’s like someone took your mental image of a Wild West town, added a splash of Victorian elegance, and then surrounded it with mountains so ...

For the “I want nature but also my creature comforts” crowd, the K’esugi Ken Campground near mile 135.4 of the Parks Highway offers modern amenities including flush toilets – practically luxury ...

If you’re in Yellowstone and accidentally stumble across a wolf, the park recommends standing your ground, waving your arms ...

Every year, the entire staff of National Geographic — writers, explorers, photographers — get together to decide the best places to visit in the year to come. Related Articles The best U.S. airports ...

"It's a blue whale, the largest animal on the planet!" the expedition leader cried out, as passengers rushed to the front of the ship to watch for the telltale spout. After an initial pass, the ...

Pittsburgh has been named one of the best travel destinations in the world by National Geographic. VisitPittsburgh says after a "robust" nomination, researching and reporting process, National ...