6 Ways to Support Our National Parks
One of the many things we learned during the government shutdown is that our National Parks are vulnerable. We may…
7 Family-Friendly Spots to Visit in Illinois
In celebration of National Plan for Vacation Day this week, start planning ahead for your next holiday. Established by the U.S.…
The World’s Most Mind-Blowing Natural Destinations
For thousands of years, human beings have been mesmerized by the night sky. Ancient civilizations in the Middle East, Greece,…
3 to See in Hong Kong for Nature Lovers
From hiking and beaches to islands with winding promenades, the concrete jungle of Hong Kong has a lot to see…
Celebrate the NPS Centennial: Why We Love Our National Parks
It’s not too often travelers will plan an entire vacation to experience a national park. Parks in general are side-trip…
A Gay Vulture Couple is Tending to an Egg at a German Zoo
A couple of male vultures are tending to an egg together at the Tierpark Nordhorn Zoo in Lower Saxony, Germany.…
Happy World Penguin Day!
Today is World Penguin Day! Find out why climate change poses a threat to Emperor and Adelie penguins, and what you can…
Obama Returns Native Name to Mount McKinley, Denali
Ahead of his historic trip to Alaska to talk openly about climate change, President Obama has given Mount McKinley its…
Video of the Week: Saving a Humpback Whale!
People can accomplish so much when they care enough about one another and other living things. Watch this incredible video…
Inebriated Canadian Birds Get Put in the Drunk Tank
Drunken birds that have been flying erratically throughout the Yukon will be placed in mini-drunk tanks to help them sober up…
Chemical Companies Seek to Overturn EU Pesticide Ban That’s Protected Bees
Bayer and Syndenta, two major chemical companies, are seeking to overturn a ban imposed by the European Commission earlier this…
Five States Pay to Open National Parks Despite Shutdown
Travelers who wanted to spend part of their fall in a National Park are mostly still out of luck thanks…