Many Americans are buying homes in flood zones—and don't realize it
The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government ...
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See 100 years of LGBTQ history mapped across New York City
This story appears in the June 2019 issue of National ... life in New York City is more visible than ever, and researchers are reconstructing its hidden history. To create a map of nightlife ...
A practical guide to stargazing
The growing trend of astrotourism continues to draw new travellers to the wonders of the night sky in places where light ...
5 autumnal adventures in Campbell River, Canada
The islands and inlets of Campbell River, on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, can provide plenty of exhilarating wilderness experiences — if you know where to look.
Lost Silk Road cities were just discovered with groundbreaking tech
Scientists were surprised to find a medieval metropolis atop mountains, providing new insights into life along the ancient trade route. “This changes everything we thought we knew.” ...
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Squirrels Were Purposefully Introduced to American Cities
This story appears in the February 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. Squirrels aren’t natural city slickers. In 1856 the sight of one in a tree near New York’s city hall so shocked ...
The booming surf destination you've never heard of
Skyscrapers meet the sea in South Korea’s second-largest city. And as the home of the first surf schools in the country, it’s an ideal destination to learn to ride the waves.
What it's like to travel along the West Coast on a train
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 ...
Bees. Spies. A morgue. National Geographic’s headquarters has a surprising history.
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.
Discover how these two European cities are championing responsible travel
Two local experts share how Dublin and Grosseto are supporting tourism initiatives that encourage exploration of the natural landscapes surrounding their cities.
AI is helping seismologists find the next monster earthquake
Some earthquakes are imperceptibly quiet. We may not feel them, but machines might detect them—and they can point scientists ...
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In Uganda, a unique urban experiment is under way
The world’s second largest refugee camp is slowly but surely transforming into a permanent city. In Uganda ... in the April 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Standing in a sliver ...