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This Iconic National Park Is Even Better in Winter—How to Plan a Trip

Pack long underwear, a wool sweater, a down jacket, and a wind- and waterproof outer layer (like a Gore-Tex jacket and pants) ...

Here’s How Every State in America Got Its Name

The real stories behind how all the U.S. states got their names What’s in a state name? Place names can tell you a lot about ...
Climate Compass on MSN

Why Some Rivers Vanish Overnight - and Where the Water Goes

Have you ever wondered how an entire river could simply disappear? While it might sound like magic, the sudden vanishing of ...