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Klamath National Forest. Image credit: Mkauffmann via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 3.0

National Forests Offer Permits for Guests Looking to Take Home Christmas Trees

Permits start at $5 for adults.

13 Incredible Facts About Patagonia

Presented by HISTORY.

The South’s First Winter Storm Explained

The season’s first vigorous winter storm came to life over the northern Plains at the end of November and left a trail of destruction in its wake.

11 Skills You'll Need Before You Head Into the Wild

Presented by HISTORY.

10 Extreme Adventures You Can Have in Antarctica

1. Run 26.2 miles in the Antarctic Ice Marathon.

9 Incredible Things You Can Only See in Northern Canada

Including an igloo cathedral.

11 Flightless Facts About Kiwis

The bird, not the fruit.

How to Handle These 10 Extreme Survival Scenarios

Presented by HISTORY.

Patagonia to Donate $10 Million in Black Friday Sales to Environmental Causes

The company made five times more than was expected.

9 Photos That Show the Enduring Power of Evolution

A new book gathers 200 beautiful images showing evolution’s influence on the flora and fauna of the world.

9 Breathtaking Images of the Botanical World

A new book traces how people have depicted flora from ancient times through the modern era.

How to Open a Coconut Without Tools

If you don't have a knife, you can still open that coconut with the help of a few sharp rocks.

10 Freezing Facts About the Arctic's Ecosystem

7. Fish that live in the Arctic can produce their own antifreeze.

Is It Legal to Shoot Bigfoot?

Sasquatch might want to steer clear of Texas.

11 Amazing Facts About Rats

One glimpse of a beady-eyed rat scuttling across the basement floor or darting down a city sidewalk is enough to make most people scream. Here are a few facts that show why rats deserve another look.

Conservationist Recruits RC Cars to Protect the Desert Tortoise

Each "Guardian Angel" rover can be controlled from the web.

Feral Cats Are Key Contributors to the Sixth Mass Extinction

In the past 500 years, cats have played a role in the demise of 63 species.

Selfies Can Calculate the Monetary Value of Conservation, Study Finds

A new study finds that conserved lands contributed around $1.8 billion to Vermont's tourism industry between 2007 and 2014.

Conservation Group Donates 400 Acres of Land to Yosemite

The gift marks the park's largest expansion since 1949.

A Finnish Hotel Is Hiring a Northern Lights Monitor

Job requirements include staying up late and a high tolerance for cold.

Fig Pollination Is Incredible (And Probably Results In You Eating Mummified Wasps)

The fruit and its wasp have been evolving together for millions of years.

Isle Royale: The Least-Visited National Park in the Contiguous United States

You can only get there by boat or seaplane.

11 Naturally Selected Facts About the Galápagos Islands

In 1835, Charles Darwin arrived at the island chain that would shape his theory of natural selection.

Toronto Airport to Offer 12-Minute Flights to Niagara Falls

Getting to North America's most famous waterfall just became a lot more convenient.