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From western toad tadpoles to glowing wetlands, this year’s winners capture nature’s beauty—and its fragility.

While on assignment in Romania, photographer Jasper Doest found himself uncomfortably close to a bear—leading to an image ...

Our photo engineering team builds special equipment for Nat Geo photographers on assignment. These cameras impressed them the ...

As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.

A rising number of travelers are discovering this Central American country’s year-round surfing, quaint villages, and new ...

Next stop, the Spud State? National Geographic has published its annual list of “Best of the World” travel destinations for ...

One of the most beautiful train journeys in the US, the Coast Starlight’s route unspools along the Pacific Ocean from Los Angeles via Sacramento to Seattle. With miles of coastline, towering mountain ...

Between a trio of national parks, this underrated northern region has mighty mountains, industrial relics and ancient ruins.

Maine’s Great North Woods is one of the best spots in the country to catch sight of the world’s largest deer species, making for a majestic wildlife safari.

Majorca’s major mountain range is every bit as beautiful as the island’s coastline — and you can hike straight from your ...

Here’s how to make the most of a visit to this northeastern US region, be it the top places to go whale-watching or how to best enjoy its famous autumn foliage.