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If You’re a Thrill-Seeker, You Need to Visit This Place

From bungee jumping off the Royal Gorge Bridge to trekking up Pike’s Peak on the Cog Railway, Colorado is the ultimate vacation destination for adventurers everywhere.

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What Happened to Chris McCandless?

In 1992, Christopher McCandless set off to test if he could survive alone in the wilds of Alaska. It didn’t go as planned.

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For Bourbon Fans, Kentucky Is the Holy Land

Kentucky’s Old Crow Bourbon Distillery is the birthplace of the spirit favored by Mark Twain and President Ulysses S. Grant.

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The Lincoln Memorial

In a city filled with monuments this guy really stands out.

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Could You Survive This 77-Mile Triple Marathon?

Only one in three participating runners are able to finish this grueling, mountainous, 77-mile triple marathon without breaking down.

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What It Takes to Master North Americas Tallest Mountain

The challenges and thrills that come with reaching the summit of Denali, the highest peak in North America.

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Roswell’s Bizarre Aircraft Boneyard

This ordinary small town holds extraordinary significance for aviation: it’s home to Elvis’ private jet, an airplane demolition yard, and the most famous aircraft that no one’s ever seen.

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Sponsor Content: Discover Your Own “DC Cool” Moment in the Nation’s Capital

Whether it’s monuments by moonlight, experiencing a unique art exhibit, sipping a local craft brew or savoring a dish from the hottest new neighborhood eatery, you can discover your own …

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Sponsor Content: This Is American Cruise Lines

Small ship cruising done perfectly.

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Sponsor Content: American Cruise Lines

Exploring the American Experience

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This Is Actually America’s First Small Town

Founded by Spaniards four whole decades before Jamestown, St. Augustine, Florida, is our oldest town.

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The Breathtakingly Beautiful Town of Carmel, California

Carmel, California, is home to thriving marine population and breathtakingly gorgeous coasts. No wonder the actor wanted to run it.

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See D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms in Less Than a Minute

In case you missed the city’s famous flora, see the Tidal Basin in full bloom

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Mount Rushmore Was Supposed to Look Very Different

It took more than 14 years for Mount Rushmore to be completed. During it’s construction, unstable stone forced the the sculptor to dynamite Jefferson’s original face.

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How Did Michelangelo Complete the Sistine Chapel in Such a Short Time?

When Michelangelo was asked by an aging Pope to rush his painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, he had to get creative with classic techniques.

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Danger Lurks in a Roman Latrine

Passing around the communal sponge made a visit to ancient Rome’s public toilets both a social event and a hazard to your health.

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Google Street View Angkor

Thanks to Google’s Trekker technology, you can see the sights of Angkor from anywhere in the world.

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Ketchum, Idaho: Hemingway’s Sunny Home Away from Home

Hemingway, who moved to Ketchum in 1960, was often spotted in town at the Sawtooth Club, when he wasn’t writing, hunting, or fly-fishing.

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Sedona, Arizona’s Mysterious Energy Field

New-Agers have been coming to Sedona for years because of its mysterious spiritual energy, but they weren’t the first to believe in its religious power.

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Massachusetts: Pilgrims, Provincetown and Plymouth

When they first arrived on the coastline, the Pilgrims anchored in Provincetown before crossing Cape Cod Bay and settling in the more sheltered haven of Plymouth.

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Sponsored Video: Antarctica: Discover the Difference

Explore Antarctica in a meaningful way. Hike among penguins, kayak peaceful coves, and see more by going aboard 148-guest National Geographic Explorer.

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If You’re a Thrill-Seeker, You Need to Visit This Place

From bungee jumping off the Royal Gorge Bridge to trekking up Pike’s Peak on the Cog Railway, Colorado is the ultimate vacation destination for adventurers everywhere.

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Why Filmmakers Love New York City

There’s something about New York City that Hollywood can’t resist, since the early 1900’s the city has served as the setting for thousands of films.

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Who Built the Great Sphinx?

Until recently, experts thought that King Djedefre was a murderer and outcast who couldn’t possibly have had the power to create the Great Sphinx. But new evidence makes him a …

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The Mysterious Roswell UFO Incident of 1947

In 1947, when a local rancher claimed to have found a flying saucer in his field, Roswell became the center of conspiracy theories and a tourist destination for anyone in …

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Anything but Humble: Hearst Castle

Fly over the mansion William Randolph Hearst built and George Bernard Shaw deemed, “The place God would’ve built if he had the money.”

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Where to Find Vampires in America

The tiny town of Forks, Washington became known for its teenage vampires thanks to Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series. And HBO’s True Blood established Natchez, Mississippi as another vampire haven.

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The Secret of Nefertiti’s Glare

Nefertiti’s likeness is one of the Neues Museum’s most popular exhibits - but it isn’t just her mark on Ancient Egypt’s history that attracts visitors. It’s also her mesmerizing glass …

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New York’s Adirondack Park

Covering twenty percent of New York’s total territory, Adirondack Park is the largest area of protected wilderness in the continental United States.

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