No matter which part of coastal Spain you find yourself in, you’re not going to be too far away from stunning beaches. But ...

Shark cage diving in Gansbaai, South Africa, is safe and offers close encounters with great white sharks. Other adventure ...

A hike along Switzerland’s Aletsch offers escape from the summer heat — but comes with a poignant sense of time running out ...

For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

Why do the quietest places leave the loudest mark? Along the Oregon Coast, peace still exists, hidden behind cliffs, wrapped in fog, and softened by the sea. These coves don’t shout for attention, ...

Tucked in Idaho’s high desert, Bruneau Dunes State Park is a one-of-a-kind blend of sandboarding, stargazing, and solitude.

Understanding the similarities and differences of the deserts on Earth and Mars will help space travelers survive future ...

A team of paleontologists led by National Geographic Explorer Paul Sereno uncovered a trove of dinosaur fossils in the Sahara ...

A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed “Dirty Myrtle” because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a ...