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This Wyoming dude ranch is an iconic slice of Americana
This Wyoming dude ranch is an iconic slice of Americana
This national park site is celebrating its 250th anniversary
This national park site is celebrating its 250th anniversary
The curious link between Alzheimer’s disease and cancer
The curious link between Alzheimer’s disease and cancer
What the archaeologists of the future will discover about us
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What the archaeologists of the future will discover about us
Earth is covered with technofossils, or man-made materials, that will last for centuries and maybe even longer.HEART-HEALTHY DIETS
Boost your nutrition with these diets that can help lower your blood pressure, reduce your risk of heart disease, and boost your longevity.
- The little-known diet that can slash your risk of heart diseaseThe little-known diet that can slash your risk of heart disease
- The Nordic diet can help you sleep better and live longerThe Nordic diet can help you sleep better and live longer
- This proven diet can lower your blood pressure—within weeksThis proven diet can lower your blood pressure—within weeks
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth takes on three epic challenges to explore science-backed ways to improve our health. He learns to drum for a brain-boosting, surprise stadium gig, climbs a frozen 600-foot wall to explore the benefits of breaking out of our comfort zones, and embraces brutal Special Forces pain training in South Korea—all to discover how we can live longer, better lives.
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Trace the journey of Spain's prized delicacy—jamón ibérico
Trace the journey of Spain's prized delicacy—jamón ibérico
Plan a slow weekend in New York State’s Orange County
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This Wyoming dude ranch is an iconic slice of Americana
This Wyoming dude ranch is an iconic slice of Americana
This national park site is celebrating its 250th anniversary
This national park site is celebrating its 250th anniversary
BEST OF THE WORLD 2026
Here are the year’s must-visit destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and adventurers. Learn more.
- This Silk Road city is stepping out of the shadows in 2026This Silk Road city is stepping out of the shadows in 2026
- Love food? Here’s why Manila is the place to go in 2026.Love food? Here’s why Manila is the place to go in 2026.
- Go beyond French Canada and explore a different side of QuébecGo beyond French Canada and explore a different side of Québec
- Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026
- Portugal’s history comes alive in this little-known townPortugal’s history comes alive in this little-known town
- This Nordic city is finally getting its moment to shine in 2026This Nordic city is finally getting its moment to shine in 2026
- Why Vancouver is the outdoorsy escape you should take in 2026Why Vancouver is the outdoorsy escape you should take in 2026
- Why you should visit Türkiye’s Black Sea coast in 2026Why you should visit Türkiye’s Black Sea coast in 2026
- Why Pittsburgh is one of America’s most underrated citiesWhy Pittsburgh is one of America’s most underrated cities
- Colombia's 'city of eternal spring' is blooming in 2026Colombia's 'city of eternal spring' is blooming in 2026
- Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026
- Why Oklahoma’s Route 66 is the ultimate American road tripWhy Oklahoma’s Route 66 is the ultimate American road trip
- Hull, Yorkshire—an English port town with a defiant spiritHull, Yorkshire—an English port town with a defiant spirit
- Everyone wants to visit South Korea now—and so should youEveryone wants to visit South Korea now—and so should you
- Yamagata Prefecture might just be Japan’s best-kept secretYamagata Prefecture might just be Japan’s best-kept secret
- Witness an incredible wildlife win at this Rwandan parkWitness an incredible wildlife win at this Rwandan park
- Why 2026 is the year to explore Morocco’s understated capitalWhy 2026 is the year to explore Morocco’s understated capital
- This Australian park tells an ancient—and sacred—storyThis Australian park tells an ancient—and sacred—story
- Fiji: A sustainable island paradise in the South PacificFiji: A sustainable island paradise in the South Pacific
- Why Oaxaca’s coast is Mexico’s next breakout regionWhy Oaxaca’s coast is Mexico’s next breakout region
- Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026
Inside the world's biggest pilgrimage for the Virgin Mary
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Inside the world's biggest pilgrimage for the Virgin Mary
Millions of faithful descend on Mexico City each year, at first by bike or by foot and then often crawling on their knees in honor, to behold Our Virgin of Guadalupe.February 2026 Issue
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Searching for life across the planet’s frigid frontiers
Searching for life across the planet’s frigid frontiers
Is the grumpy-faced Texas horned lizard cute enough to survive?
Is the grumpy-faced Texas horned lizard cute enough to survive?
These sunken ceramics ushered in a new era for archaeology
These sunken ceramics ushered in a new era for archaeology
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- Seeking solutions for a healthier ocean in 15 photosSeeking solutions for a healthier ocean in 15 photos
- Enric Sala is helping heal the ocean one marine reserve at a timeEnric Sala is helping heal the ocean one marine reserve at a time