Editor's Picks: Destinations

5 of America's Most Extreme Destinations

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Join Discovery as we explore five of America's most extreme destinations: Denali, Alaska (highest peak); Death Valley, California (hottest, driest, and lowest); Prospect Creek, Alaska (coldest); Mt. Waialeale, Hawaii (wettest); and Paradise Visitors Center on Mount Rainier (snowiest).

Unforgettable International Hiking Vacations

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We've selected 5 unforgettable hiking vacations sure to lead you into the thick of your destination.

The Ultimate Alaska Road Trip

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Explore Alaska on an RV road trip, seeing Denali, Fairbanks, Valdez and everything in between.

Pacific Northwest Road Trips

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The Pacific Northwest is known for its open spaces, and its vast beauty is easily explored by car.

This Little-Known Hiking Path Explores One of the Deepest Gorges in the World

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A trek through China's Tiger Leaping Gorge is a journey into the country's most ethnically diverse region, where beauty and fear hang intoxicatingly in the air.

Road Trip Planning Tips

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Don't let unexpected emergencies put a damper on your journey. Be ready for them with these travel tips.

Climb England’s Stomach-Churning Iron Way

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Adventure into Victorian England with rickety bridges and vertical climbs across a 19th-century mine.

5 Magical Reasons to Visit Iceland

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Be prepared to be wowed by this unique island country.

Every Year, Thousands of Glass Orbs Are Hidden on This Oregon Beach

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When you think of treasure hunters, it's typically Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones that come to mind. But modern-day treasure hunters do exist. In the coastal town of Lincoln City, Oregon, beachcombers flock to the sand in hopes of finding one very specific treasure: glass fishing floats.

The Island of the Dolls Has a Murky and Terrifying History

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There's just something really thrilling about a place with a dark and mysterious past. Take La Isla de las Muñecas, for example. An island covered with decaying old dolls strung up in trees is pretty creepy on its own — even before you get to the dark origin story.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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The mists of The Great Smoky Mountains seem to shroud the very secrets of the region's historical tragedies and biological triumphs.

Historic Adventures Along Italy’s Mediterranean Coast

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Perched on the dramatic coast of Italy, just north of Pisa, there are five small hamlets, known collectively as “The Cinque Terre”.

Exorcisms, the Ark of the Covenant, and Ethiopia: The Adventures of Justin Fornal

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"There are all different kinds of demons inside of people, some of them go easy, some want to negotiate, others want to fight."

Is Bolivia's "Death Road" Still the World's Most Dangerous Road?

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Adventure seekers travel from around the world to drive and cycle Bolivia's 43-mile "Death Road." Visit Discovery.com to learn what's so dangerous about it.

Is This Mars-like Desert the World’s Best Spot to Watch the Stars?

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Forget Chile’s Atacama Desert, or Hawaii’s Mauna Kea. A petrified forest in Colombia is where you want to go for the best stargazing on the planet.

Explore Colombia Where Few Have Trekked Before and Discover New Bird Species

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The remote Serranía del Perijá mountain range, which divides Venezuela from Colombia, was once ruled by guerrillas, and near-impossible to access. But thanks to the Colombian peace agreement, which was signed in 2016, adventurers are starting to explore the formerly out-of-bounds forest-cloaked peaks.

Discovering Europe’s Last Wild Rivers

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Rivers in the Balkans are largely free-flowing, unlike other bodies of water on the continent. They are home to endemic species of fish, provide habitats for birds, and a playground for watersport daredevils.

A Life-Changing Voyage to Antarctica

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Take a trip to explore Antarctica. It's not just a physical experience but a spiritual adventure that you won't forget.