Scientific fact: koalas are adorable. How can you not love these furry, cuddly marsupials? Sadly, koalas are endangered; their population has dropped significantly in recent years due to threats like habitat loss and disease, including infections like chlamydia. Luckily, cute animals tend to get support when they need it, and koalas are no exception. Here [...]
After eight years of planning, Australia’s Royal National Park will have a population of platypus for the first time in 50 years.
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 [...]
Yes – you can clean cast a iron pan without water. It’s easy, fast, and comes in handy at the campsite when you’re without water!
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 [...]
Did you know there are real-life lizards that would make even the Mother of Dragons swoon? Get to know five species that look like dragons.
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 [...]
If you’ve been feeling worn down recently, maybe it’s time to plan a little vacation. A great way to get away from the daily grind would be to take a camping trip—or maybe even a glamping trip. Kickstart your next outdoor adventure by checking out some of the most extravagant tents available on Amazon right [...]
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 [...]
