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Santa Monica saw a 5% increase in homelessness in July 2024, contrary to countywide trends, with more people living in ...

That’s Lake Lurleen State Park in Coker, Alabama – a 1,625-acre slice of paradise just waiting for you to kick off your shoes and stay awhile. I’ve eaten my way through countless cities, but sometimes ...

Think beyond miso soup. Whether you make your own or use dashi stock powder, this Japanese staple adds instant umami to ...

A winter hike in Southeast Missouri reveals a snow-white shelf mushroom on a tulip tree, a rare cold-season find that ...

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The National Geographic Endurance is a comfortable base for explorations in icy waters, whether in the Arctic or in the ...

What you need to know: Celebrate the new year by participating in one of more than 80 guided hikes at over 60 state parks across the largest state park system in the nation!