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This 1882 engraving of Ragnarok, the Viking doomsday, shows Odin mounted on a horse and fighting the wolf Fenrir.
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7 Stories That Show Just How Metal the Nordics Are

From Viking werewolves to snacking on pickled ram's testicles, Europe's northernmost countries are badass.
Roxanne Hoorn September 27, 2024
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Sky Railway

The railroad turning train travel into a cinematic, highly immersive experience has a fascinating connection to Game of Thrones.
Durango’s 140-year-old steam locomotive is just one of Colorado’s spectacular historic rail lines.
forests

Ride the Rails to Discover Hidden History and Incredible Hiking in Colorado

Follow the footsteps of cowboys and coal miners—and catch a rare glimpse of the state’s wild inner core.
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12 Exciting Adventures in West Virginia: Wondrous and Worth a Visit

Stay in a fire tower with breathtaking views, tour a top-secret nuclear bunker, and explore captivating worlds below ground—here are 12 marvels of the Mountain State.
Macchu Piccu, Peru
adventure

Enter For Your Chance to Win a Summer Adventure (Submissions Closed)

We’re teaming up with Cayman Jack for an epic trip giveaway.
nature

Where The Wild Things Are: 8 Animal Experiences in Florida

Interactive wildlife attractions let you experience your favorite animals up close.
After World War II, Cederblom lived in the United States and then Brazil.
sailors

The Swedish Female Adventurer Who Sailed Solo Around the World

From dodging bullets in the Black Sea to hiding from police in Tibet, Aina Cederblom lived life on her terms.
Malin Annie Jansson March 5, 2024
Handler Collette Yee rewards detection dog Jack with a round of tug-of-war.
nature

The Adventures and Trials of Jack, Scat-Sniffing Superdog

Jack and his handler Collette Yee found challenges, meaning, and each other in their work helping scientists better understand orcas, bats, and more.
Roxanne Hoorn December 1, 2023
The Gunnison River is festooned by majestic steep cliffs in glorious winter light.
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18 Places for Epic Outdoor Adventure Across Colorado

Wherever your next Colorado adventure takes you, let Maverik - Adventure’s First Stop fuel the journey.
Dreaming of seeing the northern lights in 2024? Join Atlas Obscura's winter Iceland trip to explore natural wonders and ancient legends.
atlas obscura

Introducing Atlas Obscura Adventures x Intrepid Travel!

From staring into the Gates of Hell in Turkmenistan to delighting your tastebuds in Vietnam, our 2024 journey lineup is full of adventure.
Atlas Obscura September 6, 2023
Mali Mahalingam amid the dunes of Central Nambia.
camping

Accessible Independent Travel Is for All Ages and Abilities

See the world “any which way” you can, says a seasoned traveler in her 70s.
Gemma Tarlach August 24, 2023
Macy skydiving in (above) Ohio.
disability

Adventure Is Accessible When You Think Outside the Box

Meet the Wisconsin woman wheeling around the world.
Gemma Tarlach July 25, 2023
Fairchild the Gopher welcomes visitors to the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota. A hundred miles to the southeast in Viola, Minnesota, a lesser-known festival, the Gopher Count, happens every June.
festivals

11 Hyper-Local, Unique Summer Activities From Around the World

From trying a pawpaw fruit to attending Minnesota’s gopher count.
Sarah Durn June 2, 2023
In 1938, Elzada Clover (first row, second from left) and Lois Jotter (first row, second from right) were the first non-Indigenous women to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
science

The Historic Grand Canyon Adventure Two Women Had For Science

Botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter braved rapids and steep cliffs to catalog numerous plant species.
Sarah Durn May 29, 2023
A group of medieval knights prepares to launch their tanking vessel into the slow-moving waters of Nebraska’s North Platte River.
nature

Whatever Floats Your Boat – or Tank

Nebraskans have come up with an ingenious way of cooling down along the state’s many waterways.
Video

The Hidden Wonders of the Hudson Valley

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New Zealand's challenging Hollyford Track—including a stretch known as the Demon Trail—follows a river valley past stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
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Along New Zealand's Demon Trail, a Family Hunts for True 'Wildness'

A couple and their young daughter hike the South Island's Hollyford Track, enduring rough terrain and vicious sand flies for a glimpse of an untamed world.
Phillip and April Vannini November 28, 2022
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Podcast: On the Appalachian Trail

A listener takes us across one of the most storied backpacking routes in North America.
The Podcast Team November 9, 2022