A vacation to the Caribbean is rarely a bad idea, with warm weather and tropical beaches to enjoy, but don't miss out on the ...

Captive wild animal encounters are hugely popular, thanks partly to social media. But our investigation shows many creatures ...

Winter doesn’t need to keep those who love the outdoors away from state parks. That’s the message from National Geographic, which this week identified nine state parks that are perfect to visit in the ...

Winter strips landscapes down to their essentials—quiet, contour, light—and in that stillness, America’s State Parks reveal a different kind of drama. Unlike spring, summer, and autumn, when crowds ...

MIAMI, Fla. (WLOX) - On Monday, January 19, Mississippi native and 2025 American Idol winner Jamal Roberts will perform the National Anthem at the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship.

In a new series from National Geographic, the actor travels the world—and rethinks what it means to pursue a life well lived. Will Smith, here in Bhutan, trekked all the way from the South Pole to the ...

In National Geographic's new series Pole to Pole, Richard Parks led Will Smith across Antarctica—on skis. Now he's gearing up for his next adventure. Polar athlete Richard Parks has completed all ...

The tundra surrounding Bethel, Alaska turns red and gold in the fall. Oct. 10, 2023. A national support line for Native survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault has begun work to launch an ...

A national support line for Native survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault has begun work to launch an Alaska-specific service. Strong Hearts Native Helpline is a Native-led nonprofit that ...

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – La Crosse native Willie Bittner is redefining what it means to be a trailblazer in the world of trail building. His work has gained national and international recognition, ...

Photographer Gideon Mendel is no stranger to natural disasters. Gideon Mendel documented the moments when L.A. families returned to their fire-ravaged homes for the first time in early 2025. Hundreds ...

New archaeological evidence is helping rewrite old myths about disabled people in the ancient world. Early Roman Empire depiction of a Freedman and Freedwoman, 30-15 BCE. British Museum, London, UK.