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Leaders say conservation efforts are crucial as the state’s population keeps growing. An ongoing annual event seeks to expose ...

8 must-do adventures in Namibia Hike massive sand dunes, sleep under the stars, and enjoy world-class wildlife watching in Namibia.

National Geographic photographer Jody MacDonald discovers that Central Oregon's wild terrain is the ultimate playground, where diverse landscapes invite unstructured exploration and joyful ...

What Norway's midnight sun season is like—in pictures Along Norway’s coastline, the rhythm of life slows in summer — shaped by the good weather and long hours of daylight.

Although sharks aren’t the mindless man-eaters they are sometimes made out to be, experts know that staying safe involves skill, knowledge, and practice.

A practical guide to traveling in Vietnam From street-food dining to travelling by motorbike — here’s what first-time visitors to Vietnam need to know when trip planning.

The nonprofit National Geographic Society, committed to illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world, funded the work of National Geographic Explorer and photographer Tamara Merino.

Could T. rex swim? Kinda Evidence suggests dinosaurs like tyrannosaurs were probably best suited to a version of the doggy paddle.

Caesar salad celebrates its 101st birthday in July 2025. We look at the origins of the popular dish — surprisingly, it doesn’t involve a certain Roman emperor.

This ancient city is a vegetarian traveler's dream In Kutaisi, Georgia, Imeretians still forage in nature for the ingredients that compose their colorful, vegetarian-friendly fare. These ...

7 must-visit ancient sites everyone should see From the pyramids of Egypt to the jungle-choked ruins of Angkor Wat, from the magical desert capital of the Nabateans in Jordan to the everyday Roman ...