Watching a massive whale breach the surface of the ocean is a moment that stays with you forever, but you do not necessarily ...

Curated over the past few months by the Special Collections library public services coordinator Ruba Sadi, the exhibit covers ...

Glacier National Park itself is one of the most romantic spots in the U.S., and Lake McDonald is one of its sweetest features ...

An orca whale breaches the surface of the water off Seattle on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. The whale was part of a pod that swam ...

In 1894, the wick of the rebuilt Umpqua River Lighthouse was lit for the first time, guiding sailors through the mist and fog ...

From Maui to the Big Island, winter transforms Hawaii into a whale-watching paradise. Discover when to go and where to spot ...

Join Tom and Mike as they embark on an unforgettable half-day adventure with Prince of Whales Whale Watching Tours in ...

Emoji fans, rejoice! In October, the Unicode Consortium proposed nine new emoji as part of the upcoming Unicode 18.0. One of ...

Dipping in the freezing waters of Scandinavia, Greenland and Finland was life-changing – and full of warmth thanks to saunas, hot springs and like-minded people ...

These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest include cliffside towers and lovely landscapes ...

In a state known for its sprawling ranches and desert landscapes, finding a pristine lighthouse perched at the edge of a ...