Travel &Outdoors
- Act Fast To See Synchronous Fireflies At Congaree And Great Smoky Mountains National Parks2 days agoDon’t miss your chance to enter the lottery for a spectacular light show. Synchronous fireflies will dazzle at Congaree and Great Smoky Mountains national parks.
- Where And When To See A Rare Synchronous Firefly Phenomenon3 days agoImagine stepping into a forest where thousands of fireflies blink in perfect harmony,lighting up the night like a synchronized symphony. This rare phenomenon is set to dazzle visitors at South Carolina’s Congaree National Park and Tennessee and North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park from mid-May through early June. But if you want to see this light show,you’ll need to act fast – both parks are offering limited viewing spots through a highly anticipated lottery system.
- Where In The World Is ... Rainbow Mountain?7 days agoSomewhere in the world,there's a mountain that looks like it's full of rainbows. Here's why.
- When Will DC's Cherry Blossoms Hit Peak Bloom? The Official Prediction Is OutMar 23,2025,8:38 am EDTWeather conditions will play a role,but here's when the peak dates are expected to occur.
- Here’s The Science Behind De-Icing PlanesMar 22,2025,11:25 pm EDTAirplane de-icing is a critical safety step in wintry weather. Here’s how it works.
- What’s The Best Layover Time Between Flights?Mar 22,2025,11:19 pm EDTWhen booking a flight with a layover,it might be tempting to pick the shortest possible time between flights. But layover lengths are based on something called ‘minimum connection time,’ which doesn’t always take into account delays due to weather and other issues. Here’s what you need to know.
- Plan Your Next Trip Around Stunning Weather ExperiencesMar 22,2025,11:16 pm EDTAn expert shares some of the most breathtaking travel destinations where weather is the main attraction,from stargazing in Hawaii to sleigh rides in the snow and chasing auroras.
- Half Of US Workers Take Less Vacation Than OfferedMar 22,2025,11:12 pm EDTOf the Americans who are offered paid vacation time,only about half actually take all the days that they’re offered.
- Does Cold Weather Drain EV Car Batteries?Mar 22,2025,11:10 pm EDTHere’s how cold weather significantly reduces the range of electric vehicles. Also,learn expert tips to mitigate this effect and plan your trips accordingly.
- This Airport Has Never Lost A Single Piece Of LuggageMar 22,2025,11:09 pm EDTKansai Airport in Osaka,Japan,recently won an award for the best airport baggage delivery. The airport has no reports of missing luggage since opening in 1994.
