When I sat down with Kevin J. Maroni, the new chair of the National Geographic Society’s board of trustees, I kept coming ...

National Geographic Explorer Brent Stirton has photographed life inside Virunga National Park over the course of nearly two decades—chronicling stories of violence and resilience. Conservation rangers ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the ...

Rock climber Alex Honnold, of the U.S., responds to a reporter during a news conference after he completed a free solo climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

Rock climber Alex Honnold, of the U.S., in a red shirt, performs a free solo climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

Get a local’s view on this state capital, with its distinct Western heritage, neon-lit neighbourhoods and lush green spaces. Travellers can learn more about the history and culture of the American ...

Venus Williams fell at the first hurdle but said she was proud of herself after making history as the oldest woman to ever play at the Australian Open on Sunday. The American seven-time Grand Slam ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It took 45 years to be in a position to set a record that has drawn so much attention. So another 14 1/2 minutes serving to keep her Australian Open hopes alive felt like ...

Winter doesn’t need to keep those who love the outdoors away from state parks. That’s the message from National Geographic, which this week identified nine state parks that are perfect to visit in the ...