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Aerial picture of the Red Sea Blog

What Lives At the Bottom of the Red Sea

It sometimes wears a reddish hue but only when the conditions are just right. It’s long been used by ships…

Jul 18, 2023
Toronto Zoo Zoos

Discover the 5 Largest Zoos in Canada (and the Ideal Time to Visit)

Canada is the second-largest country in the world by area and contains one of the largest wilderness regions, covering millions…

Jul 18, 2023
Quebec bridge on a calm summer day at sunset Blog

The 5 Most Snake-Infested Lakes in Quebec

Discover the five most snake-infested lakes in Quebec as well as the importance of snakes to the ecosystems in Quebec.

Jul 17, 2023
Two women sitting by a swimming hole in woods Blog

The 4 Best Ojai Swimming Holes for Californians This Summer

Ojai boasts natural beauty and lots of outdoor recreation for both residents and visitors. Though there isn’t an abundance of…

Jul 16, 2023
Torch Lake Lighthouse at the end of a pier. Blue water and skies. Blog

Discover the Deepest Lake in Northern Michigan

What is the deepest lake in Northern Michigan? Well, that depends on what we call Northern Michigan and what we…

Jul 15, 2023
Lake Powell, the Largest Man-Made Lake in Utah 1 Blog

Discover Utah’s Largest Artificial Lake

Nestled in southern Utah’s rugged landscape is an unexpected aquatic wonderland. Lake Powell, the massive reservoir formed by the flooding…

Jul 15, 2023
The Kootenai River in the Kootenai National Forest near Libby, Montana Blog

The Most Snake-Infested Rivers in Montana

Unlike other parts of the country, Montana has relatively few species of native snakes. Although ten snakes live within the state’s borders, only one,…

Jul 15, 2023
Talking Rocks Cavern, Missouri Blog

Discover Missouri’s Talking Rocks Cavern (and What You’ll Find Inside)

The Talking Rocks Cavern is a cavern system located in Branson West, Missouri. Talking Rocks Cavern measures nearly 100 feet…

Jul 14, 2023
Fishing on Milford Lake in Kansas Blog

The Most Snake-Infested Lakes in Kansas

Kansas is a Midwest state with abundant natural areas. The state may not have any coastal regions, but it does…

Jul 14, 2023
Human palm touching lawn grass low angle view Blog

9 Reasons You Should Stop Mowing Your Lawn So Often

Have you ever been so worn out after pushing a lawnmower for hours on end, only to find you couldn’t…

Jul 12, 2023
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How Deep Is Monterey Bay?

: California is a state worthy of exploration, a fact known by humans since they originally set foot on its…

Jul 8, 2023
Stone mountain, Georgia, United States Blog

Discover How and When Stone Mountain in Georgia Was Formed

: The towering gray dome known as Stone Mountain rises above the surrounding Georgia forests. Visible in many locations around Atlanta, the…

Jul 7, 2023
Brown trout Blog

Deep Creek Lake Fishing, Size, Depth, And More

Deep Creek Lake is the biggest artificial freshwater lake in Garett County, Maryland . It’s home to various freshwater fish…

Jul 6, 2023
Talmadge Memorial Bridge, Georgia Blog

How Deep Is the Savannah River?

: The Savannah River is one of Georgia’s longest waterways, and it forms a natural border between South Carolina and Georgia. How deep is…

Jul 3, 2023
Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located near The Ancient Town of Xingping, Yangshuo County, Guangxi Province, China. Blog

Discover the Amazing Forest Researchers Found in Giant Sinkhole in China

A sinkhole is a section of land that has collapsed in on itself, sometimes for many feet. If the sinkhole…

Jun 30, 2023
Brighton Beach is an oceanside neighborhood in the southern parts of New York City borough of Brooklyn Blog

Discover the 5 Most Dangerous Animals Swimming in New York’s Waters

Some of the most dangerous animals in New York aren’t in the 63% of forest coverage throughout the state of…

Jun 30, 2023
Sam Rayburn reservoir in Texas Blog

How Wide Is Texas’s Lake Sam Rayburn?

: Texas’s Lake Sam Rayburn lives up to everything being bigger in Texas since it is the largest lake in its entirety…

Jun 29, 2023
Panoramic landscape of turquoise-colored Skagit River water and green forest toward Glacier Peak over the Concrete Sauk Valley Bridge in Concrete, Washington State Blog

What’s in the Skagit River, and Is It Safe to Swim In?

The Skagit River is a river that flows through Southern British Columbia, Canada, into Northern Washington. The river stretches 150…

Jun 29, 2023
Calm ocean water along the shoreline of Angel Island, San Francisco Bay. Blog

How Deep Is San Francisco Bay?

: The San Francisco Bay lies in northern California, stretching for miles and draining 40 percent of California’s water into…

Jun 29, 2023
Beautifully formed and lighted formations and textures in this Central Texas Cave ... Longhorn Caverns State Park Blog

Discover Longhorn Cavern State Park (and What Lurks Inside This Texas Cave)

These caves served as a shelter for Comanche Indians and later, as a quiet getaway for those looking for spirits…

Jun 27, 2023
Multnomah Falls Blog

The Tallest Waterfall in Oregon Has a Picturesque 620-Foot Plunge

: Waterfalls are beautiful works of art in nature – water tumbling down steep inclines, trickling down a rock bed,…

Jun 27, 2023
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Discover the Oldest Man-Made Lake in South Carolina

When was the first reservoir created in the Palmetto State? Discover the oldest man-made lake in South Carolina.

Jun 27, 2023
Entrance to Meramec Caverns, Jesse James Hideout, Stanton, Missouri Blog

Discover Meramec Caverns (and What Lurks Inside These Massive Missouri Caves)

150,000 visitors flock to see these caverns for themselves each year. It’s the biggest commercial cave in the state, after…

Jun 26, 2023
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Discover the Deepest Lake in Africa

Africa is the second-largest continent, and it covers nearly 1/5 of the world’s land surface. A place so large is…

Jun 25, 2023
The Soo Locks, at Sault Ste Marie, Michigan is an important waterway near the Canadian border, allowing large ocean going vessels access to Lake Superior. Blog

How Deep Is Michigan’s St. Marys River?

: The St. Marys River is a unique waterway forming an international border between Michigan in the United States and Ontario, Canada. At 74.5 miles…

Jun 25, 2023
Black Mesa in the Oklahoma Blog

Discover 6 Animals That Lurk Atop Black Mesa – Oklahoma’s Highest Point

It takes about four hours to hike to the highest point in Oklahoma and back down, but it’s worth it.…

Jun 24, 2023
Aerial view of the Swimming Area in the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America Blog

Beware of These 3 Dangerous Animals Found in Yellowstone’s Lakes and Rivers

Yellowstone National Park is chock full of life! Everywhere you look there seems to be another critter bustling about. The…

Jun 24, 2023
Field of red and yellow tulips near the Canadian Parliament building - Canadian Tulip Festival Blog

Discover the Deepest River in Canada

Canada is known for having some of the longest rivers in North America. Additionally, the St. Lawrence River is one…

Jun 23, 2023
Boll Weevil Blog

Discover 10 Invasive Species in Arkansas

Arkansas is a southern state also known as “the Natural State”. This is because this beautiful state is bordered by…

Jun 22, 2023
Aerial view of islands and distant mountains in Flathead Lake, Montana on calm summer morning. Blog

How Wide Is Flathead Lake?

Montana has many national parks, remote natural areas, and mountains that residents and visitors love to explore. One of the…

Jun 22, 2023
Tilikum Crossing, over the Williamette River in Portland, Oregon. Blog

How Deep Is the Willamette River?

The Willamette River is the 13th largest river by volume in the United States and a large tributary of the…

Jun 22, 2023
baby red-eared slider Blog

Discover 10 Invasive Species in California

The state of California boasts its biological diversity. Because the state has such a huge diversity of climates and ecosystems,…

Jun 21, 2023
The scenic beauty of the Schuylkill River Trail, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Blog

How Deep Is Philly’s Schuylkill River?

: Although the Delaware River is arguably the most famous river in Pennsylvania, it is certainly not the only one…

Jun 21, 2023
swimming golden retriever Blog

The 10 Best Dog Friendly Swimming Holes in the United States

Pups need fresh water to cool off in too, especially when the weather swelters. But sadly, they’re not always welcome…

Jun 21, 2023
A view of Alki Beach in West Seattle, Washington on a windy day. Blog

Discover the 3 Highest Tides in the United States

Each day the Earth’s oceans experience a rise and fall along the coastlines. Water levels begin to swell along the…

Jun 20, 2023
Fishing background. Young man hold big carp in his hands. Blog

Lake Jackson Fishing, Size, Depth, And More

As you approach Lake Jackson, one of the most striking features is the scenic beauty of the surrounding area. This…

Jun 20, 2023
Delaware River with Philadelphia Skyline Blog

Discover the Oldest Man-Made Lake in Pennsylvania

The Keystone State has a ton of lakes, but which reservoir is the oldest? Discover the oldest man-made lake in…

Jun 19, 2023
Raystown Lake Blog

The 7 Best Fishing Lakes in Pennsylvania (And the Types of Fish to Expect!)

Getting ready to plan a fishing trip in the Keystone State? Before you head out, you should know which lakes…

Jun 19, 2023
Pennsylvania state seal Blog

Discover Why Pennsylvania Is Called the Keystone State

Every state has its own official bird, mammal, flower, and motto. This tradition draws people together and gives them a…

Jun 17, 2023
Washington on the USA map Blog

The 10 Best Beaches in Washington

They’re picturesque, offering you opportunities to dig your toes in the sand, build sandcastles, take a dip in the cool…

Jun 16, 2023
The palo verde is the state tree of Arizona. Blog

Discover the Tallest Tree in Arizona – A Towering 102-Foot Goliath

: Arizona is full of massive things, including its namesake, the Grand Canyon. But looking past the canyon, we can…

Jun 15, 2023
Welcome to Texas road sign in front of cloudy sky Blog

Discover the Top 3 Most Dangerous Flying Animals in Texas

Some make buzzing sounds as they whip past your head, making your blood run cold (especially if you know you’re…

Jun 13, 2023
Makahiku falls view in Waimoku falls trail, Maui island, Hawaii Blog

Beware of These 3 Dangerous Animals Found in Hawaii’s Rainforests

Hawaii is a lush haven filled with ocean cliffs, misty plateaus, rainforests, white sand beaches, and lava deserts. It is…

Jun 11, 2023
Cathedral Cove marine reserve on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand Blog

The 17 Most Spectacular Sea Caves in the World

Mesmerizing sea caves are found throughout the world. They form when wave action from the sea erodes sediments along coastlines,…

Jun 10, 2023
Rainbow trout Blog

Discover the Largest Rainbow Trout Ever Caught in South Carolina

Rainbow trout are part of the salmon family and native to the northern Pacific Ocean, from the Americas to Russia.…

Jun 9, 2023
Sunset over Bald Cypress from Grassy Island on Reelfoot Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Tennessee. Blog

The Most Snake-Inhabited Lakes in Tennessee

Did you know that in the entire state of Tennessee, there are no true aquatic snakes? So, if you’re worried…

Jun 9, 2023
Sooty tern stands on a coral on the beach Blog

Discover ‘Bird Island’ with Nearly 1,000,000 Inhabitants

There’s a place at the northernmost tip of the Seychelles that’s massively popular. It’s been visited by — surprise —…

Jun 9, 2023
Winter Sunet over Pymatuning Lake Blog

7 Remote Lakes in Ohio to Fish and Swim

Ohio has over 5000 natural and man-made lakes. However, not all are safe for swimming, and many don’t allow fishing.…

Jun 9, 2023
farm cranberry bog at sunset time Blog

Discover Why New Jersey Is Called the Garden State

New Jersey is known for many things like its industrialized areas, great beaches, and rural areas. Like other states, New…

Jun 9, 2023
Northern Copperhead (agkistrodon contortrix mokasen) on leaf litter - taken in New Jersey. Its ground color is pale brown to pinkish-brown, and it has darker, hour-glass shaped bands down its body. Articles

6 Most Dangerous Animals in New Jersey’s Lakes and Rivers

New Jersey is well-known for many things, including the Statue of Liberty. While Lady Liberty is located in New York,…

Jun 8, 2023
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