Upcoming Nat Geo Museum Puts Iconic Photography Front and Center

A modern building with "National Geographic" sign, a large glass door, and a bright yellow rectangular frame on the front. Two life-size elephant statues are visible inside; people stand on the balcony above the door.

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration officially opens June 26 in Washington, DC, inviting visitors to experience the power of photography, storytelling and human curiosity. The museum has exhibits that celebrate exploration, scientific discoveries, and visual storytelling, with photography at its heart. Artist’s impression of the Discovery Museum, opening in 2026. Courtesy of the National … Read more

Free preview previews ‘Wild Beauty’ – Park Record

Free preview previews 'Wild Beauty' - Park Record

The Western Watersheds Project invites the public to view “Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West.” The non-profit organization, which works to conserve public lands and wildlife throughout the American west, will screen Ashley Avis’ film, which traces the history of wild horses in North America and the modern conflicts over their management on public … Read more

The Biggest Travel Trend of 2026 Happens After Midnight

The Biggest Travel Trend of 2026 Happens After Midnight

Forget museums and restaurant reservations. Travelers in 2026 are planning entire trips around what happens after dark, and the night sky is emerging as the most attractive. Noctourism, tours that focus on dark clouds and natural after-hours events, have moved beyond the ordinary. Hotels and resorts across the country now double as open-air observatories, many … Read more

Troop Provisions and Travel Delays: Review Week

Troop Provisions and Travel Delays: Review Week

The war with Iran continues and armed immigration agents are still patrolling American-backed airports, but at least it has been for a year. I’m Sidney Sloan, and it’s exam week. Monday After President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to the airport, Olivier. invented about what … Read more