Riding in planes, trains, and automobiles, Jamie “Adventureman” McDonald covered 22,856-mile trip in six days, 16 hours, and 14 minutes. 

Forty-three years ago today, Mt. St. Helens erupted in southwestern Washington. And to this day, it remains the most destructive volcanic eruption in U.S. history. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed hundreds of homes and dozens of bridges, and debris ruined 15 miles of railroad tracks and 185 miles of highway. Over a nine-hour eruption, [...]

Exploring the world off the beaten path can lead to amazing discoveries, and some of those paths can also lead you to some breathtaking sights. If sightseeing is your thing, this is the list for you. Here are 15 colossal statues around the world to add to your travel bucket list.  Colossal: (adjective) To be [...]

Would you like to eat a Michelin Star meal in space? Well, now you can, as long as you have an extra $180,000 to spend. 

A Wyoming hunter was charged with a misdemeanor for taking a trophy game animal without a license, but he could still face federal charges.

The Wave is a must-see for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Though the hike is strenuous (6 miles in the hot sun), getting to see the stunning sandstone formations is worth every minute on the trail—plus it makes for some phenomenal photographs. Since the late 1980s, though, you’ve needed to apply for a chance [...]

With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch, many of us find ourselves once again swept up in the dreamy scores, landscapes, and natural ephemera of the Zelda universe. Exploration is at the heart of this wandering, whimsical game, which invites players to run, swim, climb, fight, and [...]

The National Park System has over 400 units, but each year, people keep going back to the same few places. That leads to traffic jams (especially when tourists spy cute animals from their cars), parking issues, and crowded trailheads. While places with official “park” designation often get the most attention, there are so many other [...]

It’s been 90 years since the very first recorded Loch Ness Monster sighting took the world by storm.  Stories about a mysterious creature living in a freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands have been around since 500 A.D. However, the legend of Loch Ness was not brought to the world’s attention until May 1933, when [...]

The European Union has long had consumer protections in place that require airlines to compensate passengers with cash payments when their trips are disrupted—sometimes amounting to hundreds of dollars per ticket. Now, President Joe Biden wants to make U.S. airlines follow suit.  Currently, major U.S. airlines currently guarantee cash payments for travel disruptions, The New [...]