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These top titles of the year whisk readers away on adventures and remind us of the many wonders in this world
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Santa Claus is usually good news for tourism—and locales all over the world embrace their proximity to the Christmas figure
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With funding from Ford Motor Company, the long-dilapidated building is being transformed into a technology and innovation hub
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Supper clubs and immigrant-led cooking classes across the country bring people together, teaching diners to embrace their neighbors from around the world
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To commemorate the National Day of the Horse, see herds of equine images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
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With teams competing in outlandish physical challenges, the Zogo dell’Oca of Mirano showcases Italy’s flair for invented traditions
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Lift your spirits with these airy images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
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These top titles of the year whisk readers away on adventures and remind us of the many wonders in this world
The surprising story behind one of the state’s most famous highways.
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Each year, millions of straw-colored fruit bats descend on Kasanka National Park for a few months, and scientists are working to understand their mysterious journey
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See airplanes of all sizes, shapes and colors from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
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In the young, tiny nation, inventive chefs are putting their own twists on classic regional dishes, using river trout, berries and other locally sourced delicacies to create some of the hautest cuisine around
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The architectural wonder re-established the designer as a titan of his generation and shifted the public's view of Modernism from a foreign movement to a part of the American character
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Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has been naming America’s most endangered historic places, attracting much-needed awareness and funding
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As tourism to see the endangered species is on the rise and their habitat decreases, on some very rare occasions, the animals bite
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California offers lovely beaches, forests, deserts, mountains and more!
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These amazing images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show the Arctic animals at their fierce but adorable best
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Once one of the world’s most dangerous border crossings, Berlin's symbol of death and division has been turned into a tangible way to experience history
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Pedestrians in Montreal, Grand Rapids and other locations can time-travel thanks to installations that map historical scenes directly onto the cityscapes
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These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show how communities in Mexico and beyond mark Día de los Muertos.
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In the late 19th century, city officials turned the final resting place for 10,000 souls into what's now Greenwich Village’s James J. Walker Park
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Let the Journey Begin
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Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
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