From Scotland to Japan, these multiday treks offer adventure and a truly immersive experience
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest celebrate the autumn
A new book charts the history of pet cemeteries and honors the universal experience of grieving an animal companion
The Cuban-American actor and producer has stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, but this new honor pays tribute to his start as a musician in South Florida
Sharks have been losing teeth for 400 million years. Here’s a guide to uncovering some of these plentiful fossils across the country
Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s Temple
To make good on its promise, the 2028 host city is in a four-year sprint to ready its public transportation for the onslaught of athletes, coaches and spectators
The original “burning man” was the brainchild of a local artist and involves volunteers constructing a 50-foot-tall villain
Giddyap and get a look at these stunning selections from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
These picture-perfect album covers have turned unassuming street corners, empty beach stretches and looming buildings into musical monuments
Some of these age-old subterranean spaces have even been transformed into amusement parks, art galleries and restaurants
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Travel the country's beautiful natural wonders from home with these breathtaking highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Harkening back to mining days, the sport has human-donkey teams navigating challenging mountain courses
From a bluegrass capital in Virginia to a laid-back surf town in Hawaii, these spots are beckoning to tourists this year
From Alaska to Florida, these serene and exhilarating stretches beg you to take the scenic route
A new course at University of Hawaii at Manoa rethinks historic preservation, having enrollees design digital twins of notable structures so that people can experience them virtually
The re-envisioned lodgings offer easy car-to-door access but also all the amenities of a boutique property, from local artwork to on-site fire pits
In the last decade, a truly homegrown effort has bubbled up in the United States
The town’s historic hotel magnifies its mastery of the macabre with a chilling new attraction
With origins in Europe, the assisted climbing routes are springing up at luxury resorts and on private land this side of the Atlantic
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