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While much of the country’s attention will be on the East Coast to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of ...

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One of the most attractive critters at the zoo splashes through frigid waters: polar bears, the beauties of the Arctic Circle ...

Also known as a "whistlepig" and a "thickwood badger," groundhogs are now synonymous with shadows and spring weather. But ...

From expedition ships like Lindblad and HX, to family-friendly Norwegian Cruise Lines and luxury small ships like Seabourn, these are the best Alaska cruises.

With the climate crisis accelerating, wild animals are facing unprecedented threats to their survival as food sources ...

For the truly adventurous, Kachemak Bay State Park offers backcountry camping that redefines the concept of “getting away from it all.” The park maintains several public use cabins that can be ...

The China Poot Lake Trail leads to a serene freshwater lake that feels worlds away from the saltwater bay, offering excellent ...

Massi rushes down the slope, leaps across a slow-running stream and disappears inside a thick bush. Rosie, his young ...

For a few fleeting weeks each winter, the famously elusive cats emerge from solitude, calling across the mountains in search of a mate.

Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, black bear populations are rebounding across the U.S. In Arkansas, hunters talk about their annual black bear hunt — a practice they acknowledge is ...