St. Louis Park, Minnesota Originally built by the Works Progress Administration, this park was recently saved from demolition.  This entry is a stub Help improve Atlas Obscura by expanding Lilac Park with additional information or photos. Lilac Park is a…

This piece was originally published in The Guardian and appears here as part of our Climate Desk collaboration. In 2015, a delegation from the Smithsonian Institution traveled to Mozambique to inform the Makua people of a singular and long-overdue discovery.…

The giant sequoias of California are overwhelmingly big, making you feel like a leprechaun in a fairy tale. Most of these trees can be found just south of Death Valley, in parks that include the largest sequoia (General Sherman), and…

So you’re after a permanent reminder of how you feel when you’re traveling? Symbolic ink could be just what you need to remind you of where you’ve been, what’s made you feel good, and where you’re headed. Tats are, of…

Do you dream about cruising the high seas or island hopping in tropical and exotic locations? If you do, there is no need to rough it, it can be done in style! There are a few companies around the world…

Are you interested in the paranormal? Do you like visiting and reading about actual destinations that have stories and legends of ghosts and hauntings? Whether you are a believer or not, there are many places around the world that capitalize…