From grand boulevards and historic plazas to under-the-radar wine bars and art museums, here are three itineraries for ...

With the new moon darkening the skies, you’ll have a rare shot at spotting the Milky Way, deep-sky galaxies, and even the ...

Because Pluto is so dim, you need a telescope to see it. “A backyard telescope could do it under the right conditions,” says ...

Idaho stargazers can spot two meteor showers, a full moon and more in the sky in August. While the Perseids blaze their ...

The unassuming blue-gray exterior hides seafood treasures within, like finding Neptune’s pantry tucked away on Route 29. Photo credit: Caz Bitz Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant stands like a beacon for ...

The menu at Blue Ridge Seafood celebrates the aquatic bounty of Virginia and the broader Mid-Atlantic region with reverent enthusiasm. While they offer an impressive array of seafood options—from ...

In addition to sharing the history of barbecue in Alabama, five barbecue joints were named as “the best places to get a taste" of what our state has to offer.

Fierce summer temperatures can make much of Southern Europe difficult for active, nature-loving breaks in summer. But that still leaves a dazzling array of national parks to explore in the Alps ...

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s national parks.

National Geographic Expeditions’ new "Portugal & the Azores: Explorers, Ecological Wonders & Epicurean Delights" itinerary offers an immersive, luxurious, and expertly guided 10-day adventure through ...

The idea that diet sodas can help you lose weight is becoming increasingly complicated as emerging research suggests they may confuse the brain—and trigger an urge to eat.

The hunt for the world’s rarest duck The dogged search for a bird that many people figured had gone extinct included torrential rains, washed-out bridges, swine flu, and unrelenting obsession.