Inside the U.S. Post Office’s revolution, by foot, horseback, and helicopter

In 1954, the USPS was looking for innovative ways to process the 54 billion items mailed. National Geographic traveled to ...
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This Breathtaking State Park In Georgia Is Worth The Drive

Here’s something you need to know: not every breathtaking destination requires a plane ticket or a week off work. Sweetwater ...
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Unwritten rules you should know before visiting Channel Islands National Park

The Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California make for a great trip for adventurers, but there are a few things ...
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This Underrated Colorado Zoo Is One Of The Best-Kept Secrets In The State

The Pueblo Zoo is the kind of place that makes you wonder if everyone else got a memo you somehow missed, because this gem deserves way more attention than it gets. Summer’s golden light hits the ...
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"It descends upon the naive spider, little claws outstretched. And then: WHAP! "The meal-seeker has become the meal."

Over the mountains near the western Iranian desert, a peckish migrating lark spots a welcome sight: a big, juicy spider, out ...