Geography

What Are Antipodes? 5 Cities and Their Surprising Counterparts

Geographically speaking, antipodes are two points on Earth that are located diametrically opposite one another. Check out five surprising antipodal pairings.

10 of the Deepest Canyons in the U.S.

Canyons are a breathtaking showcase of millions of years of geological activity. From the iconic Grand Canyon to the waterfalls of Columbia River Gorge, take a journey down into the deepest canyons in the United States

Geography
The Hottest Places on Earth

From the bone-chilling subzero climates of the Arctic Circle and Antarctica to the scorching deserts of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, Earth is home to vast temperature extremes. These are seven places where the daily highs regularly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Geography
The 10 Most Populous U.S. Counties

Today, there are more than 3,100 counties in the U.S. that manage local law enforcement, public health, judicial courts, and other important affairs. These are the 10 U.S. counties with the biggest populations.

Geography
8 Geographical Extremes To Add to Your Travel List

If you’ve already been to the major countries on seemingly everyone’s travel list, it might be time to get creative. How about the smallest country in the world, for instance, or maybe the largest lake? Here are eight unexpected geographic superlatives to add to your travel bucket list.

Geography