Nature & Wildlife
5 Apex Predators and Where to Find Them
An apex predator is the hardcore animal at the top of its food chain, the baddest of the bad, with few or no natural predators in its ecosystem.
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Europe
Inspiring Iceland: 5 Facts About the Land of Fire & Ice
Iceland’s landscapes and traditions reveal a place shaped by powerful natural forces and centuries of storytelling. 1. Waterfalls and Hidden Wonders From cascading waterfalls to glistening glaciers, Iceland is full of hidden wonders waiting to be discovered by the adventurous traveler. Slumbering volcanoes and labyrinths of ice caves await exploration at Vatnajokull National Park.
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Nature & Wildlife
Birds as Architects of Life
When the island of Surtsey erupted from the sea near Iceland in 1963, it became a living experiment in how life begins anew. Decades later, scientists discovered that the plants colonizing this young island weren’t carried there by ocean currents or by the wind, but by birds, who served as winged gardeners.
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Europe
The Folklore of Lakes and Waterfalls in Iceland
Iceland’s many lakes and waterfalls are steeped in myth and legend—ancient tales of fairy folk, hidden treasure and Norse gods surround these watery realms. Iceland’s folklore has been recorded since the 12th century, and these enchanting stories are integrated into the histories of the country’s natural wonders.
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Europe
Meet Iceland’s Magical Creatures
While traveling along Iceland’s South Coast, our group came upon a rocky outcrop on the side of the road. “Over there is where the elves live,” said our guide and driver Stefan Arngrímsson, pointing to the trio of large boulders.
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Nature & Wildlife
Snow: Glacier Guardian, Water Supply and Mousing Medium
From my perspective, the best thing about winter is snow. When it falls, this natural element covers everything in a white blanket, creating a sense of cleanliness, purity and quiet. Snow can also symbolize peace, like in the poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost, one of my favorite poets.
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News & More
Jolabokaflod: A Cozy, Book-Filled Icelandic Holiday
Iceland has one of the loveliest holiday traditions I’ve ever heard of. It’s called Jolabokaflod (pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot), which roughly translates to “Christmas Book Flood.” Jolabokaflod combines a cozy atmosphere, gift giving, holiday cheer, hot cocoa, reading and an ancient storytelling tradition all in one wonderful word.
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Canada & the North
Iceland’s Volcanoes: How Was Europe’s Second Largest Island Formed?
Many travelers put Iceland on their bucket list to experience the northern lights or the midnight sun. But that is not the only spectacular show of nature that Iceland provides. This island, the second largest in Europe, is right where the North American and Eurasian plate boundaries meet.
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Europe
7 Romantic Getaways for Nature Lovers
A romantic getaway is just what a relationship needs sometimes, whether for a honeymoon, to celebrate an anniversary or just to reconnect with your special someone while creating amazing memories together.
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Conservation
Iceland: A “Future Food” Protein Provider
Although you may never have heard of it, spirulina is among the world’s most popular alternative-protein foods. This nutrient-filled and antioxidant-rich blue-green alga is highly sustainable, risk resilient, and grows in both freshwater and saltwater.
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Nature & Wildlife
How Crows and Ravens Made the World their Home
You know them because you see them in your neighborhood every day. And you certainly have heard their distinctive, harsh caws and kraas. They are crows and ravens, the corvids that are well-known for their black color. Crows can be found all over the world in a variety of habitats.
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Nature & Wildlife
Fjords Play a Big Role in Storing CO2
Long, deep and usually surrounded by breathtaking cliffs, a fjord begins as a U-shaped trough, gouged out by an advancing glacier. When the glacier retreats, rising seas enter these trenches, eventually forming finger-shaped, steep-sided inlets, commonly more than 1,000 feet deep.