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Podcast: The Lion House

A place where when people moved out, lions moved in.

The Podcast Team January 18, 2023

Beauly, Scotland

Wych Elm of Beauly Priory

After 800 years, Europe's oldest elm tree has met its end.

Wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory became obsessed with going to Antarctica to capture the largest known whale gatherings in the world.

Capturing the Mysterious Antarctic Whale Gathering on Film

No one was sure about the size of these almost-mythical wildlife events—until we got it all on camera.

Bertie Gregory January 12, 2023

Winona, Missouri

Rocky Falls

A 40-foot waterfall flows into this unique natural swimming hole.

Big Balanced Rock stuns along the Heart of Rocks Loop near Wilcox, AZ.

A Guide to Arizona’s Most Striking Natural Wonders

A journey through underground lava caves, enormous balancing rocks, and breathtaking canyons.

Sponsored by Visit Arizona

With ice as the medium, wind, water, and falling objects create art on a frozen lake in Slovenia.

Our Favorite Abstract Wonders of 2022

Mesmerizing photographs show the beauty of our wild, fragile planet.

Diana Hubbell December 30, 2022

Multispectral imaging depicts destruction of the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland. In this map, reds show healthy foliage along the Rio São Lourenço, yellows show stressed plant life, while blues and blacks indicate where the forest has died.

Through an Artist’s Eye, Scientific Tools Help Tell Vital Stories

Striking work by photographer Richard Mosse shows how merging art and technology can cut through dry data.

Anita Makri December 27, 2022

Hawai'i Tackles Invasive Little Fire Ants With Vigilance, Slingshots, and Gooey 'Sputter'

Across the archipelago, scientists and citizens are uniting against the tiny terrors, deploying an arsenal of creative weapons.

Ashley Stimpson December 14, 2022

The Phoenix Tree

Myrtleford, Australia

The Phoenix Tree

The trunk and roots of a river red gum tree were used to create this art piece.

The Remarkable Cave

Port Arthur, Australia

Remarkable Cave

It's said that visitors can "see" Tasmania inside this cave.

Thoughtful, Surprising Last-Minute Gifts

A gift guide from the Atlas Obscura team.

Atlas Obscura December 2, 2022

The Explorer's Guide to Hudson Valley, New York

A drive upstate includes eclectic charms, luxurious food, and stunning views.

Sponsored by Defender

Tilted strata on the way out.

Barstow, California

Rainbow Basin

Colorful sedimentary rock layers provide opportunities both for hiking and photography.

Gifts for the home can be as intricate or as simple as you want them to be.

Unique Gifts for the Home

A giving guide from the Atlas Obscura team.

Atlas Obscura November 29, 2022

Podcast: Moon Trees

What has grown from seeds that were sent into space?

The Podcast Team November 28, 2022

Millaa Millaa Falls

Millaa Millaa, Australia

Millaa Millaa Waterfall

The name for this waterfall was derived from the Aboriginal word used to describe a rainforest vine.

Montauk Springs

Montauk Springs

Around 50 million gallons of water flow from this spring every day.

Cape Flattery

Neah Bay, Washington

Cape Flattery

At the most northwestern point of the contiguous United States lies a trail leading through an ancient forest to stunning cliff-side vistas and massive oceanside caves.