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Beneath the Surface

From touring restaurants in actual caves to myth-busting urban legends of the underground, Beneath the Surface will connect you to the most unexpected and curious experiences our world has to offer, providing a holistic—and surprising—look at the literal and figurative world of underground culture.

Beneath the Surface: Going Deep Into Caves & the Underground

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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Over 150 years ago, Maquoketa Caves State Park attracted dancers, not hikers and spelunkers.

This Little-Known State Park Has Over a Dozen Caves to Explore

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The pandemic brought a new appreciation for spending time outdoors.

National Park Visitors Number in the Millions This Year, Break Records

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“I love talking about poop!” It’s an idyllic September morning in Montana, and I’m floating past islands with mountain views on Flathead Lake.

The Ultimate Guide to Pooping Outdoors

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Do you like national parks but dislike crowds?

This Gorgeous Park Spans 2 States and a Whole Lot of Dino Bones

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Lifestyle

Every year, more cities and states across the U.S. are swapping out Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

How to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Across Southern California

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For many, after spending an inordinate amount of time inside during the pandemic, going on a hike seems like a good idea.

Getting Lost on a Hike Could Cost You up to $5,000

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Hiking is one of those outdoor activities that catapulted in popularity during the pandemic.

The Perfect Way to Gear up for a Hike, According to the Duo Behind Hikerkind

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An abundant 4.5 million acres of forest carpet the Green Mountain State—about 76% of the total landscape.

The Most Beautiful Places in Vermont

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Measuring 29,028 feet above sea level, Mount Everest is the greatest challenge to any mountaineer alive, and each spring, hundreds of climbers attempt to reach the top.

All-Black Climbing Team Plans to Double Number of Black People to Climb Mount Everest

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Well, we finally did it: We’ve made it to Houston patio season.

Actually Cool Things to Do in Houston this Fall

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If you feel like everyone you know—and everyone they know—visited Yellowstone National Park recently, you're not alone.

Yellowstone Hit a Record-Breaking Number of Visitors in August

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With more than 400 miles of known passages, Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system in the world.

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This Little-Known State Park Has Over a Dozen Caves to Explore

In case you need to subterranean escape from it all.

National Park Visitors Number in the Millions This Year, Break Records

For the first time, Yellowstone recorded more than 4 million visitors in a year.

The Ultimate Guide to Pooping Outdoors

Because when you gotta go, you gotta go. Here's how to do it the right way.

This Gorgeous Park Spans 2 States and a Whole Lot of Dino Bones

And you can hike, river-raft, and camp right next to 'em.

How to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Across Southern California

Street murals, nature hikes, ancient pictographs, and Native art exhibitions.

Getting Lost on a Hike Could Cost You up to $5,000

As resources dwindle for rescue services, states are starting to push back.

The Perfect Way to Gear up for a Hike, According to the Duo Behind Hikerkind

Allison Levy and Chelsea Rizzo share why they launched their own hiking apparel brand and reveal their must-haves for exploring the outdoors.

The Most Beautiful Places in Vermont

From crystal lakes to sky-high peaks, the Green Mountain State is a stunner.

All-Black Climbing Team Plans to Double Number of Black People to Climb Mount Everest

The team is hoping to make history.

Actually Cool Things to Do in Houston this Fall

Huzzah!

Yellowstone Hit a Record-Breaking Number of Visitors in August

More than 900,000 people flocked to the park last month. Whoa.

New Discovery Adds 8 Miles to the World's Longest Cave System

Additional passages were recently found at the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.