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Japan’s golden tourism triangle of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka—all on the main island of Honshu—gets plenty of love from 31 million tourists who visit every year.

This Island in Japan Is Bursting With Six National Parks

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If America knows how to do one thing, it’s sweep the international competition when it comes to absolutely breathtaking, awe-inspiring landscapes.

All 50 States, Ranked by Their Beauty

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In Dublin, Ireland, where all politicians aren't controlled by the ghost of Henry Ford, local officials have announced that there will be a brand new cycling network added to the city.

Dublin Is Converting Its Canals Into a Huge Network of Bike Lanes

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It was still about an hour’s drive from Etosha National Park’s Anderson Gate when the local cellular network started to cut out.

Bow Down to the Animal Kingdom in This Safari National Park

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Visiting national parks is a great way to connect with nature, but you sure need to be careful where you walk.

A Massive Rockfall at Yosemite's El Capitan Was Caught on Video

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The first dark sky sanctuary in Europe will be located on Ynys Enlli, an island off the coast of northern Wales, the International Dark-Sky Association announced this week.

The First Dark Sky Sanctuary in Europe Was Just Named

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Seeing Iceland's northern lights in real life is very likely on every traveler's wishlist.

This Icelandic Boat Tour Will Give You a Front Row Seat to the Northern Lights

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With a landscape so lush and vast that it inspired mythical water monsters, the sport of golf, and the Harry Potter franchise, Scotland is a place of scenic beauty so staggering it feels almost fictional.

Scotland’s Mountains and Lakes Are the Stuff of Fairy Tales

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Imagine a national park wrapped into a conical shape, like a carpet of trees spun into an upward spiral.

Trek the Volcano Trilogy Around This Central American National Park

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You may have heard of the White Cliffs of Dover.

Explore Dazzling White Cliffs on This German Island

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I love being outdoors—I’m outdoors any chance I can be, for as long as I can be, every day.

Rob Lowe’s Favorite Hiking Trails Wind Past Bobcats and Giraffes

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Any fan of The Lion King surely knows there’s drama to be had in the animal kingdom.

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This Island in Japan Is Bursting With Six National Parks

Hokkaido is like Japan's version of the Wild West.

All 50 States, Ranked by Their Beauty

In a head-to-head battle between beaches, forests, mountains, prairies, and deserts, only one state can emerge victorious.

Dublin Is Converting Its Canals Into a Huge Network of Bike Lanes

This is a huge win for the city and its residents.

Bow Down to the Animal Kingdom in This Safari National Park

One of Africa’s biggest national parks is full of big game and a big salt pan you can see from space.

A Massive Rockfall at Yosemite's El Capitan Was Caught on Video

The rockslide led to some nearby road and trail closures.

The First Dark Sky Sanctuary in Europe Was Just Named

The sanctuary will be located on a Welsh island called Ynys Enlli.

This Icelandic Boat Tour Will Give You a Front Row Seat to the Northern Lights

You have through March 11 to reserve your spot.

Scotland’s Mountains and Lakes Are the Stuff of Fairy Tales

Though no monsters in these lochs.

Trek the Volcano Trilogy Around This Central American National Park

Plus a lake that changes color, a flower route of cute towns, and delicious pupusas along the way.

Explore Dazzling White Cliffs on This German Island

Move over, Dover.

Rob Lowe’s Favorite Hiking Trails Wind Past Bobcats and Giraffes

Here’s where the ‘Parks and Recreation’ star hikes when he travels the world.

The Earth's Biggest Elephant Population Is in This Magnificent National Park

Botswana is The Elephant Capital of the World, with an estimated 130,000 of the giant creatures.