As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

Not many people get to experience the sea at night. But along Ireland’s coast, travelers can indulge in the magic of floating ...

An expert in picking locks, Jack Sheppard rose to fame in the 18th century for his spectacular escapes from London’s notorious prisons—but harsh English laws against theft eventually sent him to the ...

Much like the Galapagos, the remote Sub-Antarctic islands—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—deliver otherworldly landscapes and ...

Young elephants have a lot to learn—what to eat, what to avoid, how to behave around others. When they grow up around their mother and aunts, their development into well-behaved adults may seem ...

Times were good for preservation. Citizens wanted to protect natural features and were willing to spend money to do so. With bipartisanship unimagined in today's Congress, the Senate unanimously ...

Dumpling Mountain is the easiest place to enjoy a panoramic view of Katmai. The tundra-covered summit is 4.6 miles northwest ...

By the way, Ng confirms that bald eagle infatuation is very much an American enterprise. Folks in Canada and Mexico just see ...

America's national parks offer access to a huge variety of stunning natural wonders. From desert vistas to richly colorful ...

By Ifham Nizam On a bright Colombo morning, beneath the polished lines of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka quietly redrew the contours of its global image. This was not merely a ...

Jessica Gee of The Bucket List Family debuts a new family travel guide with expert tips for traveling with kids and the best kid-friendly places to stay.