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This Summer, Play Nine Holes at This ‘Art Course’ in Kansas City
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art takes inspiration from its vast collection to create an art-inspired mini golf course
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Six of the World’s Most Spectacular Sculpture Parks
From New York to Norway, these galleries without walls all debut new exhibitions this spring and summer
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Rivers of Flowers Burst Into Bloom in Holland
Keukenhof Garden displays millions of brightly colored spring bulbs
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Seven of the Most Scenic Ferry Rides in the United States
Skip the bridges and tunnels, and board a boat on your next road trip
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A Diver Captures Bermuda Below the Surface
Weldon Wade curates a refreshing Instagram feed focused on ocean conservation and the sport of free diving
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The Gulf of Mexico’s Hottest Diving Spots Are Decommissioned Oil Rigs
These artificial reefs are proving to be prime habitats for a plethora of sea creatures
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Spend an Outdoor Enthusiast’s Dream Weekend in the South Carolina Lowcountry
Visitors to Palmetto Bluff can still experience the natural wonders just as they existed centuries ago
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There’s Only One Place in the United States Where It’s Legal to Swim With Wild Manatees
In Citrus County, Florida, hundreds of the gentle giants winter in the warm waters of Crystal River
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Explore Florida’s Stunning Gilchrist Blue Spring in 360 Degrees
Gilchrist Blue Springs offers visitors an opportunity to experience unique natural features in a location that is at once within reach and remote
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Discover Bermuda’s Historic Railway Trail
Today, Bermuda’s historic rails-to-trails route is one of the best ways to experience Bermuda’s otherworldly nature.
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Why Florida’s Lower Suwannee Is an Outdoor Lover’s Paradise
Set along Florida’s Gulf Coast in an elbow-nook region called the Big Bend, the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge is a nature-lover’s playground.
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Inside the World’s Largest Outhouse Race
Dozens of teams compete in this annual event in Anchorage, all trying their best to not be number two
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Why Utah Might Be Your Next Favorite Snorkeling Destination
Stocked with saltwater fish from around the world, Bonneville Seabase is an ocean in the middle of the state
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Indiana Is Now Home to the Newest National Park
The area previously known as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is known for its varied landscapes and rich biodiversity
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Southern California Will Soon See Another Booming Superbloom
If the rain keeps up, the deserts and burn scars will soon explode with acres of colorful poppies, lupines, lilies and other ephemeral flowers
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Expect Stiff Competition at This Year’s International Hair Freezing Contest
The annual event at Canada’s Takhini Hot Pools draws people from around the world competing for the title of the world’s coolest ’do
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This Greenhouse on Mount Everest Is One of the World’s Highest Gardens
A Sherpa couple built their own greenhouse to grow vegetables at 13,100 feet
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Hike in the Footsteps of Teddy Roosevelt
Energetic Teddy was a hiking fanatic—follow his trail on these trips
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Seven Places Reinventing the Christmas Tree
From rocket gardens to tumbleweeds, here are some of the most imaginative holiday trees in the United States
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