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People paddling in their wooden canoes on one of the lakes near the Allagash Waterway in the north woods in Maine
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The Allagash Abductions: This State Park’s Most Famous Visitors ... Are Aliens?

In 1976, four men saw a UFO while visiting the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. A decade later they started remembering more details.
The Podcast Team June 6, 2025
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The Hidden Wonders of Chattanooga

From an illuminated underground waterfall to a memorial wall devoted to those who have died in the quest to clear roads, Tennessee’s Scenic City is chock-full of unexpected attractions.
Watch for whales and other wildlife as you pass through a seascape of towering icebergs.
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Adventure at Sea: An Explorer’s Guide to Antarctica

Discover thrilling sites and hidden gems at the end of the Earth.
A listener in Toronto explored Casa Loma, and a nearby park that made the city disappear.
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How the Pandemic Helped Our Listeners Rediscover Their Own Neighborhoods

Atlas Obscura Podcast listeners called us to share their stories about the places they explored during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Podcast Team May 27, 2025
For Aguilar-Carrasco, nature is a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all life.
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How Can National Parks Be Made Accessible to All? AO Wants to Know.

María José Aguilar-Carrasco helps people with disabilities gain access to nature.
Jonathan Feakins May 15, 2025
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The Explorer’s Guide to Joshua Tree National Park

Venture into the realm of desert tortoises, “mentalphysics,” and lonesome Muffler Men.
Gina Rae
The area around the park's Boardwalk Loop Trail is filled with cypress trees and, occasionally, floodwater.
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How One Biologist Drew a Hyper-Accurate, Ranger-Approved Map of Congaree National Park

After 60 years of exploring the gulleys and guts of the South Carolina swamp, John Cely drew the landscape he knew by heart.
Ashley Stimpson May 12, 2025
Native Americans have a longstanding, rich, and vibrant culture in Wyoming.
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Wyoming’s Sacred Landscapes: A Journey Through Native American History

High-spirited powwows, wild horses, ancient carvings, and figures that changed the course of history.
Breaks, Virginia

Breaks Interstate Park

Zipline through the deepest canyon in the eastern United States.
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The Ultimate Guide to Hidden Red Rocks: 10 Secret Passageways, Artifacts, and Ghost Stories

Get to know the real Red Rocks on this tour through the venue’s mysterious past—and surprising present.
Tucson, Arizona

Tumamoc Hill

Hikers and walkers flock to this historic volcanic butte for its scenic desert views.
Culebrillas, Ecuador

Llaviucu Lagoon

A quiet alpine lake where hikers pass alpacas and an old brewery.
Bordeaux, France

Twin Cities Gardens

These gardens whisk you away to Japan and Morocco—without leaving Bordeaux.
Savannah, Georgia

Wormsloe State Historic Site

The tabby ruin is Savannah’s oldest surviving structure.
wild horses swim in the waters of Assateague Island National Seashore.
Itinerary

The Explorer’s Guide to Outdoor Wonders In Maryland

7 spots to experience rare and exciting wildlife
Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Piedra Falls

Crisp mountain water cascades over volcanic rocks at these secluded falls outside Pagosa Springs.
View westward from the trail, toward the Colorado River.
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The Mysterious Petroglyphs and Twisted Towers Beyond Utah’s National Parks

The national parks occupy just one corner of a vast and mind-blowing landscape. Here’s how to explore the rest.
Devil's Kitchen
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You’ve Never Seen Stars Like This: Underneath Utah’s Mind-Blowing Night Skies

Clear skies and sprawling desertscapes make Utah a stargazer’s dream.