Nature

12 Charming Small Towns for a Quiet Retreat

12 Charming Small Towns for a Quiet Retreat

These 12 small towns in the U.S. offer peaceful environments, natural settings, and slow-paced living for people who want a quiet retreat.

11 Eco-Conscious Hotels for Sustainable Travel

11 Eco-Conscious Hotels for Sustainable Travel

These 11 eco-conscious hotels follow real sustainable practices that reduce harm to the environment.

11 Times Nature Defied Science

11 Times Nature Defied Science

These 11 moments show how nature produced events and behaviors that science couldn’t fully explain — at least not right away.

14 Weird Animal Behaviors Scientists Still Can’t Explain

14 Weird Animal Behaviors Scientists Still Can’t Explain

Some animal behaviors remain unexplained, even after years of scientific research.

12 Surprising Facts About Bird Migration You Didn’t Learn in School—Perfect for World Migratory Bird Day

12 Surprising Facts About Bird Migration You Didn’t Learn in School—Perfect for World Migratory Bird Day

Bird migration is more complex, dangerous, and impressive than most people realize.

12 Secrets Hidden in Public Gardens You Probably Missed—Perfect for National Public Gardens Day

12 Secrets Hidden in Public Gardens You Probably Missed—Perfect for National Public Gardens Day

Public gardens contain small details and features that most visitors pass without noticing, but they’re worth slowing down to see.